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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.... (original story)
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An InnovationsReport post says that one study shows patients under nitrous oxide may experience enhanced effects if hypnosis or relaxation coaching is performed. This is good news for dental phobic patients who do not want oral sedation or IV sedation. Thirty people were administered nitrous oxide... (original story)
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This gentleman answered my post about the limits of will power. I feel for him– I moved his post up here because it describes what happens when one partner falls in love with narcotics. As I read the post, about his wife slowly checking out with opiates and then with benzos… addiction ma... (original story)
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Important enough to move to the front page: HELP!!!!! I’m so confused. I am having surgery on Friday and have been told to stop suboxone(8mg twice a day) 24hrs prior. I’ve taken it for a little over 2 years and it has really changed my life-for the good. Now I’m scared after reading everything... (original story)
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The Fall is here and a new class start their didactic schedule. This season is a break for the clinical faculty here at the USC program of anesthesia. The senior students are for the most part off doing advanced rotations such as cardiac or neuro surgery with Staff Anesthesiology in attendance f... (original story)
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Liposomes are little spheres made from the same material as cell membranes. The medical field uses liposomes to administer medication and drugs. At the International Association for Dental Research Meeting in July, a report was released from the Institute of Biology at State University of Campinas i... (original story)
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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. Greetings! The OSA Annual Meeting concluded last week with our first Ski Meeting, based at the Resort at the Mountain in Bend. From all th... (original story)
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photo: Thinkstock We all love our hair. (Or we hate it.) We preen over it for way too long in the morning, we spend months deciding on a new cut or color, and definitely think our luscious locks add to our feminine wiles. But apparently, our hair can even alert us to possible health risks. Check out... (original story)
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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. W... (original story)