American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine February 2015 - (Page 8)
40th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute
Pain Medicine Meeting
A Special Year: ASRA's
40th Annual Regional
Anesthesiology and
Acute Pain Medicine
Meeting
When I was asked to chair the
scientific/education planning
committee for the 2015 American
Society of Regional Anesthesia and
Brian D. Sites, MD, MS
Pain Medicine (ASRA) Spring Meeting,
Chair, Scientific/Education
there were no hesitations. Although
Planning Committee
ASRA is the largest subspecialty
medical society in anesthesiology,
the yearly meetings have been wonderful instruments for intimate
networking and individualized learning. When I look back on my own
career, many of my current practice patterns and research ideas
were spawned by the innovative educational products offered each
year during the ASRA meeting. I fondly remember discussing the
potential role of ultrasound guidance with Drs. Joe Neal and Vincent
Chan at a time when there were no workshops or lectures on the
topic. Since then, in a matter of 10 years, the Society has helped to
educate and train hundreds of physicians in this practice-changing
technology. This ability to recognize and disseminate a new concept
or skill set through education and research is the hallmark of this
meeting and ASRA as an organization.
FOUR DECADES OF HISTORY
We are especially excited about this meeting, as 2015 is a historic
year, representing the 40th anniversary of ASRA's rebirth in 1975.
The meeting will include several special events marking the
momentous occasion, including:
40th Anniversary Retrospective. ASRA's living founding fathers
and other dignitaries will take us on a journey across four decades
of history for both the Society and the practice of regional
anesthesiology and acute pain medicine.
40th Anniversary Celebration. On Saturday night, the meeting will
end in style with a private event on the Omnia nightclub rooftop
terrace overlooking the bustle of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Attendees will take in the impressive views while enjoying food and
drink with friends and colleagues-all set to the live music of Big
Apple Blues, featuring Dr. Admir Hadzic and bandmates. This will be
a special night capping off a special meeting!
CUTTING EDGE CONTENT
Medicine and anesthesiology have undergone dramatic changes
in the past several years, both as a function of healthcare reform
and physician-led innovation. These changes, along with the
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challenges and opportunities they bring, have inspired the creation
of a scientific program in which cutting edge knowledge and
experiences are shared by world-renowned experts in the field.
Refresher course lecture topics include a review of key clinical
anatomy (sono and gross), update on the relationship of anesthetic
technique to cancer recurrence, demystification of opioid-induced
hyperalgesia, and a summary of the recent ASRA/ESRA clinical
pathway recommendations for total knee arthroplasty. The
extensive program also includes 31 workshops consisting of 4
comprehensive, 20 ask-the-experts, 5 hands-on, and 2 simulation
workshops. Several academic sessions will also empower
attendees to find answers to tough questions, such as:
1. How do regional anesthesiology and pain medicine add value to
healthcare delivery?
2. Is the future of anesthesiology the Perioperative Surgical Home
model?
3. How do physicians prosper in the era of the Affordable
Care Act?
4. How do you start a regional anesthesiology and acute pain
medicine service?
5. Regarding the opioid overutilization crisis, how can acute pain
physicians make a difference?
There is something for everyone, and attendees can tailor their
educational experience to meet their own individual needs.
INNOVATIVE AND INTERACTIVE EDUCATION
We believe sustained learning is maximized when content is
presented in a variety of formats that move beyond the standard
didactic lecture. As such, we have streamlined the meeting to
emphasize shorter presentations, experiential learning, simulation,
and more attendee participation. In addition to the interactive
workshop offerings, parallel session formats include an open forum,
audience-driven session on the prescription opioid drug crisis, and
a first-ever session where attendees submit videos addressing
strategies for starting a regional anesthesiology and acute pain
medicine service. We are also excited to welcome back the highly
acclaimed VA Palo Alto/Stanford University simulation group to run
half-day simulation sessions on the management of critical events
and regional anesthesiology emergencies.
EXPERT AND ACCESSIBLE FACULTY
Other meeting highlights include Dr. Zeev Kain, who will be
speaking on how regional anesthesiology and pain medicine
fit into the Perioperative Surgical Home model, an innovative
healthcare delivery concept promoted by the American Society of
Anesthesiologists. Drs. Marcel Durieux and Daniel Sessler will be
updating the community on cutting-edge research that examines
the potential relationship between anesthetic techniques and
cancer recurrence. Dr. Marc Huntoon, Editor-in-Chief of ASRA's
journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, will moderate a
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine February 2015
In Memoriam : Alon Palm Winnie, M.D., ASRA Founding Father
President’s Message
Editorial
40th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting
Resident and Fellow Events at the 2015 Spring Meeting
How We Do It: Managing an Acute and Perioperative Pain Medicine (APPM) Service at the University of Florida
Ketamine—an Old Drug with New Tricks
Optimal Postcesarean Delivery Pain Management
Palliative Care and Pain Medicine—Beyond Intrathecal Pumps and Opioids
Scientist Spotlight—Dr. Guy Weinberg, Trailblazer in Patient Safety
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