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The UCSD 2010 Anesthesiology Update promises to be both an exciting and refreshing occasion.  The program has a long history of providing excellent up-to-date lectures and workshops for the anesthesia practitioner, and we will continue on in that tradition. All of our speakers are experts in their respective fields, and accomplished lecturers.  The workshops will continue to be provided at no extra charge, on a "first signed up first served" basis.  As always, there will be plenty of time left each day to enjoy the sun and sights of beautiful San Diego..

-Gerry Manecke

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

The Anesthesiology Update 2010 has as its basic theme a critical evaluation of current practices of anesthesia.  Consequently, the program contains state of the art elements in all the anesthesia subspecialties and discusses important new problems and their solutions which can be incorporated by the participants.  The content of this year’s program is designed for primary care providers, anesthesiologists and CRNA’s.  At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to: apply new American Heart Association preoperative guidelines to their practice; apply new cardiovascular monitoring indices such as Stroke Volume Variation in managing fluid administration; use ultrasound technology in their practice of Regional Anesthesia; apply the American Society of Regional Anesthesia Guidelines for the performance of regional anesthesia in anticoagulated patients; use advanced airway techniques and apply the latest American Society of Anesthesiologists guidelines in management of the difficult airway; and apply evidence-based principles in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.  The content of this educational program was determined by rigorous assessment of educational need and includes review of prior course evaluations, faculty assessment as well as new medical knowledge that has been incorporated into the program.

The format follows the traditions of previous Anesthesiology Updates in that the speakers will emphasize clinical anesthesia management, regional anesthesia, airway management, and pain management.  The speakers are all well recognized and distinguished experts in their subspecialty fields.  Ample question & answer time will be provided.

This course has been approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 18 CE credits; Code Number 31975; Expiration Date January 16, 2010.

CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY
This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195 which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. Cultural competency is defined as a set of integrated attitudes, knowledge and skills that enable health care professionals or organizations to care effectively for patients from diverse cultures, groups, and communities.  Linguistic competency is defined as the ability of a physician or surgeon to provide patients who do not speak English or who have limited ability to speak English, direct communication in the patient’s primary language.  Cultural and linguistic competency was incorporated into the planning of this activity.  Additional resources on cultural and linguistic competency and information about AB1195 can be found on the UCSD CME website at http://cme.ucsd.edu.

DATES
Wednesday to Saturday, January 13-16, 2010

COURSE REGISTRATION FEES:

The registration fee also includes the welcome reception, refreshment and snack breaks, and syllabus material.

$590                M.D./D.O.
$540                C.R.N.A./R.N.
$490                Resident or Nurse in training, (with accompanying letter validating
                        training status)

*Make check payable to UC REGENTS

Fees may be paid by fax (using credit card #) or by mail, but not by phone.
Check, MasterCard, Visa, or U.S. Dollars Money Orders are accepted.

Refund Policy:

A refund less 20 percent of the enrollment fee will be allowed if requested in
writing by January 8, 2010. Postmark date applies. No refunds will be allowed
after January 8, 2010. Please note that refunds will be processed when we
return to the office after Anesthesia Update 2010 conference has adjourned

For Further Information, Contact:

Carmen Ramirez
University of California, San Diego
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103-8812
Phone: (619) 543-5560
FAX (619) 543-6162
Email: anesthesia-update@ucsd.edu

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