Don’t forget that the Oregon Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting is nearly here. Once again, the OSA will be meeting at the beautiful Salishan Spa and Golf Resort in Gleneden Beach. Join us on May 19 and 20 and learn from our terrific line-up of speakers, enjoy our Best Ball golf tournament, catch up with colleagues at the traditional wine tasting event, learn what’s new in the ASA and OSA, and just relish a few days on the beautiful Oregon coast.

Our speakers include ASA First Vice President Jane Fitch, Professor and Chair at the University of Oklahoma, who will provide an ASA Update and a lecture on blood clotting. Kevin Thornton from UCSF will discuss managing the failing heart and lungs, and the importance of glycemic control and risks and benefits of perioperative beta blockade. Chris Swide will lead a problem-based learning discussion with some of our residents from OHSU. Wrapping up the two day meeting, learn more about perioperative MI from Saurabh Gupta and about advanced airway techniques from Mike Aziz, both from OHSU.

We have a room block available and don’t forget to register in advance.

OSA members should have already received a brochure in the mail; however, you can download it here.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

February 28, 2012 marked the second annual Pain Day at Oregon Health & Science University. More than 200 people attended this year’s conference. A featured keynote speaker was Tim Brennan, MD, PhD, Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Iowa. Dr. Brennan delivered a talk on “Mechanisms for Postoperative Pain.” The Haugen Foundation Fund sponsored a wine and cheese reception following Dr. Brennan’s talk. His talk may be viewed here on Vimeo:

• Brennan Lecture Part 1
• Brennan Lecture Part 2
• OSA Vimeo Channel

The 2012 Haugen Lecture will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the OMSI in Portland. James P Bagian, M.D., former astronaut and noted expert on patient safety will discuss Medical Aspects of Spaceflight. OSA members and their families are welcome to attend a reception before the lecture ($10/family RSVP required) at 1 pm. The lecture will begin at 2 pm and is open to the public. To register and pay for the reception, please follow this link to the OHSU anesthesia Web site. You will find a registration button for the "Frederick P. Haugen Lecture Series."

For further details, please see this invitation. The OSA thanks the Haugen Committee for arranging this year's session honoring Dr. Haugen. We would also like to thank Matt Schreiner at OHSU for providing excellent support for this event. Continue reading to learn more about Dr. Bagian.

Are you interested in pain management? No doubt, as an anesthesiologist you probably have at least a passing interest. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is hosting PAIN Day 2012 on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from noon to 6 pm. With free registration and an opportunity for CME credits at no charge with registration, please plan to attend. One of the lectures will feature anesthesiologist Tim Brennan, MD, PhD, from the University of Iowa, discussing Mechanisms for Postoperative Pain.

For additional information, please see the PAIN Day Schedule.

If you have a poster you would like to present here are some details.

On Tuesday February 28, 2012, OHSU will be hosting Pain Day. There will be a series of lectures and activities. Of particular note to anesthesiologists, Dr. Timothy Brennan of the University of Iowa will be giving a lecture on post-operative pain management, his area of expertise. The lecture will take place at 4 p.m. in the Vey Auditorium at Doernbecher Hospital. When the full agenda is available, we will update this post.

The ASA Annual Meeting in Chicago is rapidly approaching. Once again the OSA and the OHSU Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine are partnering to host a reception for Oregonians and friends who will be in attendance. Please join us after the ASA Opening Reception on Saturday night. Here are the details:

• Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
• Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Location:

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
One West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 755-9339

And here’s a brochure you can download and bring with you.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Frank Palmrose, OSA’s President-elect and lead planner for our educational meetings presents the following summary of the recent Bend CME and Ski meeting.

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If you attended the Bend meeting this past weekend, please visit this member's only page to download Dr. Robert Cross' slides on the new interpretive guidelines. Login required.

Since around 2000, diplomates of the American Board of Anesthesiology have a time-limited certificate. To maintain certification in anesthesiology (MOCA), one has a number of requirements. One of those requirements is completing a simulation experience at least once during the ten-year MOCA cycle. We are fortunate in Oregon that we have a first-rate simulation opportunity available in Portland. OHSU with the assistance of OAG is offering several options this spring to complete the MOCA simulation requirement. If you are interested, please download this PDF file and register for this opportunity. The program offers a limited number of spaces at each session, so register as soon as possible!