34TH ANNUAL REGIONAL ANESTHESIA MEETING AND WORKSOPS

Mark Your Calendars Now
April 30-May 3, 2009
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Phoenix, Arizona

... A magnificent resort nestled into the rugged terrain of the Phoenix North Mountains in Arizona!

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Online Abstract Submission - Coming Soon
Deadline: February 2, 2009

Meeting at-a-Glance

Refresher Courses - TOP

• Peripheral Nerve Anatomy and Neurologic Complication
• Local Anesthetic Pharmacology and Drug Distribution within the Neuraxis: What Do I Need to Know?
• The Non-Analgesic Benefits of Peripheral and Neuraxial Blockade
• Comfortably Numb ... But Still Moving! An Update of the Anticoagulation Consensus Conference
  
• Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
  
• Treatment of Local Anesthetic Toxicity
  
• Pharmacodynamics of Local Anesthetics for Peripheral Nerve Catheters
  
• Multimodal Analgesia: Luxury or Absolute Necessity

General Workshops - TOP

• Brachial Plexus Blocks Above the Clavicle
• Brachial Plexus Blocks Below the Clavicle
• Continuous Brachial Plexus Blocks Above the Clavicle
• Continuous Brachial Plexus Blocks Below the Clavicle
• Sciatic Block and Its Variations
• Continuous Sciatic Block and Its Variations
• Femoral, Lateral Femoral, Cutaneous, Psoas, Obturator Blocks
• Continuous Femoral, Lateral Femoral, Cutaneous, Psoas, Obturator Blocks
• Truncal Blocks
• Continuous Truncal Blocks
• Continuous Nerve Blocks/Upper Extremity
• Continuous Nerve Blocks/Lower Extremity
• Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
  
• Continuous Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
  
• Pediatric Regional Blocks
  
• Thoracic Epidural Blocks
  
• Thoracic and Lumbar Paravertebral Blocks
  
• Head and Neck Blocks
  
• Continuous Paravertebral Blocks
  
• Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Blocks - Lower Extremity
  
• Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Blocks - Upper Extremity
  
• Workshop Sessions with Experts

Ultrasound Workshops - TOP

• Ultrasound/Upper Extremity
• Ultrasound/Lower Extremity
• Ultrasound Trunk/Abdomen

Intensive Programs - TOP

• Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks Comprehensive Workshop
  
• Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks Comprehensive Workshop
  
• Intensive Ultrasound Comprehensive Workshops

General Sessions - TOP

• Regional Anesthesia and the Medically Challenging Patient
  
• Ultrasound: Evidence-Based Medicine Part 1
  
• Novel Applications for Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia
  

Parallel Sessions - TOP

• The Off-Label Use of Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia
• Safety Initiatives in Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia
• Ultrasound: Evidence-Based Medicine Part 2
• Site Specific Acute Pain Management: From Acute Multimodal Analgesia to the Prevention of Chronic Pain

Problem-Based Learning Discussions - TOP

• Managing a Regional Anesthesia Complication - Medical and Legal Perspectives
  
• Regional Anesthesia in the Anti-Coagulated Patient
  
• New Concepts in Obstetrical Anesthesia
  
• Treating Local Anesthetic Toxicity
  
• Comprehensive Documentation of Your Regional Anesthetic
  
• Anesthesia and Analgesia in the Opioid-Tolerant Patient
  
• Educating the Next Generation of Regional Anesthesiologists
  
• Practice Management Issues and Billing in Regional Anesthesia
  
• Making Regional Anesthesia Work in Your Private Practice
  
• Starting a Home Catheter Program at Your Institution
  
• Infectious Complications of Regional Anesthesia
  
• Publishing Research: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  
• Neurologic Complications Following Peripheral Nerve Block: Needle, Drug, Surgeon
  
• Acute Trauma: Is Regional Anesthesia Appropriate?
  
• Neuraxial Anesthesia in the Patient with Aortic Stenosis: Good Practice or Malpractice
  
• Regional Anesthesia in the Pediatric Patient
  
• Regional Anesthesia and the Geriatric Patient
  
• Rational Use of Adjuvants in Regional Anesthesia
  
• What Are the Options for Spinal Anesthesia in 2009?
  
• Evaluating the Quality of Published Studies
  
• Using Multimodal Analgesia in Acute Pain Management
  
• New Concepts in IV Regional Anesthesia
  
• Management of Post Dural Puncture Headache
  
• Rescue Blocks: When Your Regional Anesthesia Isn’t Perfect

Resident Programs - TOP

• Resident Forum: The Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth
• Resident PBLD Luncheons: Regional Anesthesia: It’s Not Just Regional - Case Based Learning
  
• Resident Lectures
  
  • Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics
    
• Basics of Neuraxis
  
• Brachial Plexus Anatomy
  
• Lower Extremity Anatomy
  
• Introduction to Ultrasound
  
• Resident Workshops
  
  • Neuraxis Workshop
    
  • Upper Extremity Workshop
    
  • Lower Extremity Workshop
    
  • Basics of Ultrasound Workshop
    
  • Reception for Regional Anesthesia Fellowship Directors

Best of Meeting Abstracts Presentations
Distinguished Service Award Presentation
Gaston Labat Lecture
ASRA, LASRA, ESRA, AOSRA and ASA Updates
Poster Sessions

Social Events - TOP

• Reception with Exhibitors
• President’s Reception
  

Multiple Networking Opportunities
Over 25 Exhibitors

Program Schedule - TOP

Thursday, April 30, 2009 - TOP
Workshop Selection (limited to 20 participants)

Ultrasound Workshop Selection (limited to 32 participants)
Thursday, April 30, 2009

PBLD Selection (each PBLD is limited to 14 participants per table)
Thursday, April 30, 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Friday, May 1, 2009 - TOP
Workshop Selection (limited to 20 participants)

Intensive Program Selection (limited to 30 participants)
Friday, May 1, 2009

PBLD Selection (each PBLD is limited to 14 participants per table)
Friday, May 1, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, 2009 - TOP
Workshop Selection (limited to 20 participants)

Intensive Program Selection (limited to 30 participants)
Saturday, May 2, 2009

PBLD Selection (each PBLD is limited to 14 participants per table)
Saturday, May 2, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Online Abstract Submission - Coming Soon
Deadline: February 2, 2009