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2007 Annual
Meeting
SAMBA
22nd Annual Meeting
22nd Annual Meeting is also presented in Adobe Acrobat format.
May
3-6, 2007
San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina - Hotel
Registration
San Diego, California
Program Chair: Tong J. Gan, M.D.; Program Vice Chair: Peter S. A. Glass, M.D.
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Schedule - TOP
Thursday, May 3, 2007 - TOP
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Friday, May 4, 2007 - TOP
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Saturday, May 5, 2007 - TOP
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Sunday, May 6, 2007 - TOP
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SAMBA 22nd Annual Meeting Registration
| Online Meeting Registration |
Early registration deadline is April 2, 2007. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. Registrations received after this date will not be processed and will be returned so the individual may register onsite at the meeting. Onsite registration for the Preconvention and Annual Meeting will be open at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2007.
Accreditation and Program Information - TOP
Target Audience
This meeting is designed for anesthesiologists and anesthesia providers
and practitioners who specialize in ambulatory anesthesia.
About This Meeting
Topics for this meeting were selected by various methods. Suggestions
for future topics were derived from evaluations of the 2006 and other
previous Annual and Mid Year Meetings, the Annual and Mid Year
Meeting Committees and Board members. These suggestions were discussed
by our authorities in the field of ambulatory anesthesia with educators
who attended previous annual, mid year and board meetings.
The purpose of this annual meeting is to educate and share information
that will enable anesthesiology practitioners to provide the highest level
of ambulatory anesthesia services.
Cases From the Real World
One of the most popular sessions presented at the SAMBA Annual
Meeting is the discussion of cases as they appear in the real world., and
for the SAMBA 22nd Annual Meeting we would like to receive your
real world case. If you have a case that proved challenging, please share
it with us so we may discuss it during this exciting panel session. Mail
or fax your real world case, by itself or with the Annual Meeting registration
form to the SAMBA office by February 1, 2007, or send it
electronically to <n.bradle@asahq.org>.
Special Needs
The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia fully complies with the legal
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rules and
regulations thereof. If any attendee in this educational activity is in need
of accommodations, please contact the SAMBA headquarters at
(847) 825-5586.
CME Accreditation
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is approved by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to
sponsor continuing medical education programs for physicians.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Preconvention Workshop:
The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.
Workshops:
The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for
Workshop 1: Acupuncture, Workshops 2A and 2B: Ultrasound in
Anesthesia, Workshop 3: Administrative and Workshop 5: Tricks of the
Trade; a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for Workshop
4: Regional Anesthesia. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclaimer
The information provided at the above CME activities is for continuing
medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the
independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and
treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
Hotel Reservations and Information - TOP
SAMBA has reserved a block of rooms at the San Diego Marriott Hotel
and Marina located at 333 West Harbor Drive in San Diego, California,
phone (619) 234-1500. The daily room rates are: $249 for a cityview
room, single or double occupancy; and $269 per night for a bayview
room, single or double occupancy; additional persons, please add $20
per night. To make your hotel reservations, please contact Marriott
reservations at (800) 228-9290 and ask for the meeting rate for the
SAMBA 22nd Annual Meeting or reserve your room online here:
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The deadline for hotel reservations is April 4, 2007.
The San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina has 25 floors, with 1,362
rooms and is located 2 miles from the San Diego airport. Onsite parking
is $19 per day, $25 per day for valet parking (rates are subject to
change). The hotel has three restaurants, a fitness center, and offers
wireless Internet connectivity in all public areas and meeting rooms.
United Airlines is offering SAMBA 22nd Annual Meeting attendees a 10% discount off the lowest applicable fares. Please call United Airlines reservations at 1-800-521-4041 and mention the promotion code number 502ZR. This special offer applies to flights to/from the U.S. and Canada and requires a 30 day advance purchase.
Program Objectives - TOP
Preconvention Workshop: Preop and Postoperative Evaluation
To learn about the most recent policies and procedures that are related to the care of ambulatory surgery patients; To learn about new advances in
regional anesthesia for ambulatory surgery patients; To learn about the latest approaches in the preoperative work up of the ambulatory surgery
patient.
Workshop 1: Acupuncture
To have a better understanding of the history of acupuncture; and become familiar with scientific evidence and indications of acupuncture treatment;
Evaluate acupuncture and various micro-system paradigms; Incorporate acupuncture in ambulatory anesthesia practice; Demonstration and hands-on
sessions of acupuncture will be provided for the participants.
Workshop 2A and 2B: Ultrasound in Anesthesia
To allow participants to familiarize themselves with handheld ultrasound to facilitate regional anesthetic techniques and central venous canulation
(CVC); Understand the benefits of using ultrasound for blocks for ambulatory anesthetic management as well as postoperative pain relief. Breakout
sessions will cover the use of ultrasound in above and below clavicle upper extremity blocks, lower extremity blocks and ultrasound for CVC
insertion using models and illustrations.
Workshop 3: Administrative
To learn what National and the SAMBA database will have on the practice of ambulatory anesthesia; To learn how to implement the most recently
recommended policies and procedures into your ambulatory surgery center.
Workshop 4: Regional Anesthesia
To understand modern techniques of single-injection and continuous peripheral nerve blocks; To understand strategies for successful perioperative
management of nerve blocks; To understand complications of nerve blocks and strategies how to avoid them.
Workshop 5: Tricks of the Trade
To learn about the newest devices for management of the airway; To learn how to optimize the anesthetic management of adults and children
presenting for ambulatory surgery.
General Session 1: Does Ambulatory Surgery/Anesthesia Make a Difference
To learn how ambulatory surgery has impacted society; To learn how to utilize fast tracking techniques for your patients.
General Session 2: Controversies in Office-Based Anesthesia
To learn how to set up anesthesia in an office; To learn what surgeries/anesthesia can and cannot be done in an office setting.
General Session 3: Controversial Outcomes - Do You Always Need an Escort
To learn what policies are needed for insuring patients have escorts following ambulatory surgery.
General Session 4: Controversial Outcomes - Regional Anesthesia
To learn where spinal anesthesia and regional anesthesia catheters are best for the care of patient presenting for ambulatory surgery.
General Session 5: Do I Really Need a New...
To learn about the newest drugs and their potential utility for ambulatory surgical patients.
General Session 6: What’s New in the Literature
To learn what a recent articles in the literature may impact your practice of anesthesia for ambulatory surgical patients.
Parallel Track 1: Problem-Based Learning Discussion (PBLD)
To provide the participant with knowledge to aid in the task of selection of the appropriate patient for the appropriate setting; To review current
patient selection issues in the ambulatory arena.
Parallel Track 2: Resident Session: Academic vs. Private Practice - Managing Your Money
To learn about optimizing job and financial success following residency.
Poster Discussion Sessions
To present current basic and clinical research relevant to the art and science of ambulatory anesthesia; Discuss in a small group format the
significance of this research as it relates to the practical aspects of ambulatory anesthesia.
ASA Update
The ASA President will update the audience on issues of importance to anesthesiologists in ambulatory anesthesia and office-based practice.
Cases From the Real World
This panel will present challenging clinical situations that could be encountered by an anesthesiologist practicing in an outpatient or office setting.
Panelists will discuss perioperative management strategies; time is allowed for input from the audience.
Introducing the SAMBA – Baxter
Resident Leadership Conference - TOP
Thursday, May 3, 2007
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
San Diego, California
Senior and Chief Residents only
SAMBA 22nd Annual Meeting Faculty - TOP
Shireen Ahmad, M.D. Kumar G. Belani, M.D. Terrance W. Breen, M.D. Frances Chung, M.D. Lydia A. Conlay M.D., Ph.D. Thomas W. Cutter, M.D. Meena S. Desai, M.D. Franklin Dexter, M.D., Ph.D. John A. Dilger, M.D. Adam F. Dorin, M.D., M.B.A. Lucinda L. Everett, M.D. Lee A. Fleisher, M.D. Pamela Flood, M.D. F. Barry Florence, M.D. Tong J. Gan, M.D. |
Peter S.A. Glass, M.B., Ch.B. Barbara S. Gold, M.D. Jeffrey J. Gonzales, M.D. Stuart A Grant, M.D. Ashraf Samir Habib, M.B., B.Ch. Gary W. Hoormann Girish P. Joshi, M.D., M.B., B.S. Patricia A. Kapur, M.D. John B. Leslie, M.D., M.B.A. Yuan-Chi Lin, M.D. David B. MacLeod, M.D. Edward R. Mariano, M.D. Walter G. Maurer, M.D. Aubrey Maze, M.D. Douglas G. Merrill, M.D. |
Roger A. Moore, M.D. Brian M. Parker, M.D. Janet Pavlin, M.D. Frederick B. Payne, Jr., M.D. Johnathan L. Pregler, M.D. Emily F. Ratner, M.D. Lawrence J. Saidman, M.D. Jeffrey D. Swenson, M.D. Rebecca S. Twersky, M.D., M.P.H. Ronald H. Wender, M.D. William H. Rosenblatt, M.D. Steven L. Shafer, M.D. Yung–Fong Sung, M.D. Paul F. White, Ph.D., M.D. Brian A. Williams, M.D., M.B.A. |
Other Activities - TOP
Office Based Anesthesia Meet and Greet
The Office Based Committee of SAMBA invites all fellow attendees to an informal networking session of fellow anesthesiologists with similar interests in OBA.
Come and join us for our first such session on Thursday, May 4 from 5-6:30pm at the annual meeting
- Give the committee your input
- Open minded conversation
- Meet fellow OBA docs
- Unwind after the Friday session
- Complimentary beverages and Bites
Mark Your Calendars Now!
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