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October 13 - 17 2012, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012

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FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS

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May 16, 2012

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

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Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

April 18, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, 4 mg/mL (C-II), 1 mL fill in 2.5 mL Carpuject by Hospira, Inc: Recall - May Contain More Than Intended Fill Volume

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Customer report of two Carpujects syringes containing more than the 1 mL labeled fill volume. Opioid pain medications such as morphine have life-threatening consequences if overdosed. Those consequences can include respiratory depression (slowed breathing or suspension of breathing), and low blood pressure.

March 05, 2012

Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, CardioLife; GE Responder and Responder Pro; and Nihon-Kohden Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Class I Recall - Defective Component

Summary: FDA notified healthcare professionals and medical care organizations of the Class 1 recall of the listed AEDs which contain a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy, causing serious adverse health consequences, including death. The unit’s self test may not detect the failure or impending failure of the component.

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ASA FEATURED PRODUCT

Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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Single Copies, Member Price: $300

Anesthesia Topic Videos

Visit the ASA Lifelinepatients YouTube Channel

The channel contains videos on key anesthesia topics. (Some videos are provided in both english and spanish language versions).

Anesthesia Awareness
Learn more about anesthesia awareness. Run time 4 minutes 47 seconds.

Anesthesia Care Team

Learn more about how the members of an anesthesiology care team work together as well as each member's role.  The anesthesiologist leads these teams.  Run time 2 minutes 44 seconds.

Anesthesia Experience - English / Spanish
Learn more about the role of an anesthesiologist and the complete anesthesia experience. English language run time 7 minutes 6 seconds. Spanish language run time 7 minutes 13 seconds.

Anesthesia and You Part One of Two
This video helps patients learn about the anesthesia experience with step by step guidance through the experience. Run time 6 minutes 11 seconds.

Anesthesia and You Part Two of Two
This video helps patients learn about the anesthesia experience with step-by-step guidance through the experience. Run time 7 minutes 38 seconds.

Anesthesia Considerations for Geriatric Patients
The anesthesia experience can have a unique impact on geriatric patients. This video outlines the experience for geriatric patients. Run time 3 minutes 51 seconds.

ASA Members Support Earthquake Victims in Haiti
ASA member anesthesiologists are volunteering their time and talents to support the Haiti Earthquake victims. Here's a look at the relief efforts from a University of Miami team. Run time 4 minutes 8 seconds.

Bariatric Surgery and Anesthesia
Learn more about key considerations for anesthesia during the bariatric surgery. Run time 2 minutes 46 seconds. 

Herbal Medicine and Anesthesia
Learn more about how herbal medicines can impact your anesthesia experience. Run time 2 minutes 43 seconds.

Intensive Care - English/ Spanish
Anesthesiologists are experts in critical care medicine as well.  Learn more about their role in an intensive care unit. English language run time 3 minutes 55 seconds, Spanish language run time 4 minutes 39 seconds.

Labor and Delivery and Pain Medicine
Learn more about pain medicine available to women during labor and delivery. Run time 3 minutes 15 seconds.

Learn more about the birthing experience and pain management options in this longer video available in four languages:

English - run time 20 minutes 20 seconds

Spanish - run time 27 minutes 15 seconds

Creole - run time 30 minutes 16 seconds

Chinese - run time 12 minutes 24 seconds

Pain Medicine
Anesthesiologists are pain medicine experts. This video highlights the work anesthesiologists do to care for patients' pain. Run time 3 minutes 6 seconds.

Pediatric Anesthesia
This video provides the public with tips and tools to prepare a child for anesthesia and surgery. Run time 2 minutes 34 seconds.

Safe Pain Medication Use and Disposal

Sleep Apnea and Anesthesia
Learn why it is important to disclose this condition to your anesthesiologist and what he/she can do to manage your airway during surgery. Run time 2 minutes 57 seconds.

Stop Smoking Before Surgery
Learn why stopping smoking before surgery can have an impact on your outcome. Run time 2 minutes 31 seconds.

Trauma Care
Anesthesiologists have a critical job in trauma cases. The anesthesiologist is the physician most responsible for keeping a patient alive while others provide treatment of the patient's physical injuries.  Run time 2 minutes 19 seconds.

About ASA: The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient. Since its founding in 1905, the Society's achievements have made it an important voice in American Medicine and the foremost advocate for all patients who require anesthesia or relief from pain.