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SCA 31st Annual Meeting & Workshops

Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas, April 18-22, 2009

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EXHIBITOR LIST IS BELOW:

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INDUSTRIAL SYMPOSIA:

LUNCH SYMPOSIUM:

Landmark Advances and Complex Cases in

Cardiovascular Anesthesiology

Emerging Perspectives and Strategies for Optimizing Perioperative

Blood Pressure Management

Saturday April 18, 2009 - Noon-1:00PM

supported by The Medicines Company

 

GOLD LEVEL

Hospira

SILVER LEVEL

Somanetics

 

BRONZE LEVEL

Siemens Medical Solutions

 

EXHIBITORS

Accumetrics, Inc.

Alliance Recruiting

ASPEN Financial Freedom Group

Anesthesiology News

Arizant Healthcare

Aspect Medical Systems

CAS Medical Systems, Inc.

Cincinnati Sub-Zero

CIVCO Medical Solutions

ConMed Corporation

CS Medical

Edwards Lifesciences

Elsevier (Saunders/Mosby)

Global Perioperative Research Organization (GPRO)

Helena Laboratories

HRA Research

Integrated Medical Management

Kimberly-Clark Health Care

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

LMA North America, Inc.

National Board of Echocardiography

Nonin Medical, Inc.

Ovation Pharmaceuticals

PharMEDium Services,  LLC

Philips Medical Systems

PPM Information Solutions

Preferred Physicians Medical

ROTEM, Inc.

SCA Foundation

Sheridan Healthcare

Sienco, Inc.

Somanetics Corporation

Staff Care

The Medicines Company

TIVA Healthcare

Vidacare Corporation

Vitaid

 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

 

Company/Description Booth #
Alliance Recruiting 105
 
American Society of Echocardiography 104
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
2100 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 310
Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone: 919-861-5574
Fax: 919-882-9900
Website: www.asecho.org

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is an organization of professionals committed to excellence in cardiovascular ultrasound and its application to patient care through education, advocacy, research, innovation and service to our members and the public. Information on ASE membership, echocardiography standards, research grants, patient brochures, and educational products and live courses are available. Join ASE in Washington, DC June 6-10, 2009 for the 19th Annual Scientific Sessions! And don’t miss the full day Intraoperative Symposium on Saturday June 6th.
Accumetrics, Inc. 212
Accumetrics develops and manufactures the VerifyNow® System, a comprehensive system for the assessment of platelet function. Modulation of platelet function plays a critical role in effectively treating cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular disease. VerifyNow provides doctors with an automated, rapid and accurate way to monitor platelet function to optimize the effectiveness of antiplatelet therapies and to guide treatment decisions in patients who may be at risk of bleeding complications. Accumetrics markets VerifyNow® tests for aspirin, Plavix® and GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors.
Anesthesiology News 301
Anesthesiology News (AN), the best-read publication in anesthesiology (according to Nielsen Research's PERQ/HCI Media Chek®/FOCUS™), is mailed monthly to all anesthesiologists and anesthesiology residents in the United States, and offers extensive coverage of over a dozen major clinical meetings affecting the specialty. This medical newspaper provides the latest information from reporters covering these meetings and offers interesting feature stories on topics relevant to practicing clinical anesthesiologists. AN also presents in-depth clinical reviews authored by thought leaders, cutting-edge practice management articles, and free CME activities.
Arizant Healthcare Inc. 318
Arizant Healthcare Inc. pioneered forced-air warming technology with the introduction of the Bair Hugger® therapy in 1987. With the introduction of the Ranger® blood/fluid warming system and, most recently, the Bair Paws® patient adjustable warming system, our products have been used to maintain normothermia over 100 million patients worldwide. http://www.arizanthealthcare.com 
Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. 216

Aspect Medical Systems manufactures patient monitoring technology that directly measures the effects of anesthetics and sedatives on the brain.  Aspect's BIS® technology allows clinicians to optimize administration of anesthetics and improve the cost effectiveness, quality and safety of patient care.

ASPEN Financial Freedom Group 119

Retirement Planning

CAS Medical Systems, Inc. 108
CASMED, a leader in vital signs monitoring systems, presents the FORE-SIGHT®Cerebral Oximeter, a compelling new technology for the non-invasive, continuous monitoring of absolute cerebral tissue oxygen saturation. Booth 108 www.CASMED.com  1.800.227.4414
Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products 314
Cincinnati Sub-Zero (CSZ) has been delivering patient temperature management systems to healthcare professionals since 1963, we always design with the patient in mind. Our complete line of products includes therapeutic heat therapy and cold therapy units along with a complete line of warming blankets and cooling blankets for body temperature regulation and hyper-hypothermia treatment. We also offer a wide variety of Hypo-Hyperthermia blankets, these lightweight, single patient use blankets are designed for quick even temperature distribution and efficient circulation which makes them the ideal choice for warming and cooling.
CIVCO Medical Solutions 112
With over 25 years of experience, CIVCO is the recognized global specialist in the design, manufacture and marketing of image-guided solutions for diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures. CIVCO partner’s with leading OEMs to supply innovative products such as image-guided needle guidance systems, infection control covers, imaging supplies and positioning/stabilizing equipment.
ConMed Corporation 102

ConMed presents the ECOM™ Endotracheal Cardiac Output Monitoring system.  ECOM utilizes a standard endotracheal tube that is inserted using normal ET placement techniques.  Based on impedance cardiography, the ECOM system provides cost-effective,continuous, beat-to-beat monitoring of cardiac output, cardiac index, stroke volume and systemic vascular resistance.

CS Medical 203

CS Medical manufactures the TD-100 automated disinfector, designed to provide high-level disinfection of transesopageal (TEE) ultrasound probes.  The TD-100 uses an FDA registered, glutaraldehyde based disinfectant for high-level disinfection.  Offering a fast turnaround time, the TD-100 disinfection cycle of 17 minutes includes printed verification for quality assurance.  Let CS Medical’s TD-100 protect your patients and staff during routine disinfection of TEE probes.

Edwards Lifesciences LLC 303
Edwards Lifesciences offers an extensive line of hemodynamic monitoring solutions including the FloTrac sensor and Vigileo monitor, the PreSep and PediaSat oximetry catheters, the Swan-Ganz PAC, TruWave pressure transducer and VAMP system. Since the introduction of the Swan-Ganz catheter in 1973, Edwards has partnered with clinicians to develop solutions that advance patient care. www.Edwards.com/CriticalCare
Visit us in booth #303 to learn more.
Elsevier USA FOYER
SAUNDERS, MOSBY, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN and HANLEY BELFUS, a combined premier worldwide health science publishing company, now under the umbrella of ELSEVIER, INC., proudly presents our latest titles. Come visit us at our booth and browse through our complete selection of publications including books, periodicals and software. ELSEVIER, INC., building insights, breaking boundaries.
Contact Information
Greg Dixon
Professional Sales Representative
25607 Singing Rain
San Antonio, TX 78260
(210)497-3198 g.
dixon@elsevier.com
 www.gdixon.com 
GPRO 205
The Global Perioperative Research Organization (GPRO) is an academic research organization (ARO) that serves as a global coordinating center for mulicenter perioperative clinical trials. GPRO integrates the medical expertise of Duke University Medical Center and the scientific thought leadership of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS), with the operational capabilities of a full-service clinical research organization (CRO) at Duke University's Clinical Research Institute.
Helena Laboratories 118
Company Profile: Helena Point of Care provides specialized, sensitive bedside hemostasis diagnostics for intraoperative platelet aggregation, heparin (including LMWH) and Coumadin monitoring. As new pharmaceuticals and procedures evolve for cardiac care, Helena will offer new specialized tests to assist clinicians in patient management. New Product One: Cascade POC performs PT's on citrated plasma or finger -stick whole blood, and aPTT"S on citrated whole blood or plasma, all on a convenient card! Watch for the LMWH "ENOX", and the heparin monitoring "C-ACT" cards coming soon! New Product Two: Plateletworks assesses platelet aggregation in less than 5 minutes utilizing fresh whole blood, and monitors induced platelet dysfunction associated with oral and injectable anti-platelet agents.
Hospira 201

For more information, stop by Hospira’s booth or please call 1-877-946-7747 to learn the latest regarding Precedex® (dexmedetomidine HCl Injection) and Voluven® (6% Hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 in 0.9% sodium chloride injection)—See full prescribing information. Hospira is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company dedicated to Advancing Wellness™. The company’s products help improve the safety, cost and productivity of patient care. Learn more at www.hospira.com.

HRA Research 110

 

Integrated Medical Management, Inc. 219
FREE billing audit offered by a fifteen-year old national practice management company specializing in anesthesia billing and collections. Our average days to collection are under 30 and our accounts receivable over 120 days is less than 5%! Call today for your FREE audit 702.853.4220.
Kimberly-Clark Health Care 121
FREE billing audit offered by a fifteen-year old national practice management company specializing in anesthesia billing and collections. Our average days to collection are under 30 and our accounts receivable over 120 days is less than 5%! Call today for your FREE audit 702.853.4220.
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins FOYER
LWW is a world leader in Anesthesia publications. Come check out our new TEE products and Regional products as well.
LMA North America 106
LMA North America, Inc. is a San Diego-based company dedicated to continuously improving patient care through the marketing and sales of high quality, innovative, proprietary products for anesthesia and critical care. The LMA family of products have significantly improved patient outcomes and been used on over 250 million patients worldwide.
National Board of Echocardiography, Inc. 117

The NBE was established to:

 

* develop and administer examinations in the field of Clinical Echocardiography

 

* recognize physicians who successfully complete an Examination

  of Special Competence in Echocardiography

 

* develop a certification process to recognize physicians who have completed an

  approved training program in echocardiography and passed the NBE's

  Special Competence Exam.

 

National Board of Echocardiography, Inc.

1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102

Raleigh, NC 27607

Phone 919-861-5582

web site www.echoboards.org 

Nonin Medical 315
Nonin Medical 13700 - 1st Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 800-356-8874 www.nonin.com Nonin Medical’s Equanox™ Cerebral Oximetry Technology Nonin Medical’s Equanox™ Technology is the latest advance in near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) cerebral oximetry. Equanox offers the OR team enhanced consistency and accuracy in rSO2 trending values.
Ovation Pharmaceuticals 203
Ovation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a leading biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative medicines for severely ill patients with unmet medical needs. Our mission is to provide an uninterrupted supply of potentially lifesaving products and ensure access for your patients.
PharMEDium Services, LLC 220
PharMEDium is the national leading outsourced pharmacy provider, rigorously ensuring the accuracy and sterility of all your customized IV and epidural preparations.  PharMEDium is a nationwide network of state licensed and federally registered pharmacy outsourced, compounding centers, providing trusted solutions to more than 1,800 hospitals throughout the United States.  Managed by licensed pharmacists and staffed by certified technicians, we are compliant with all appropriate state laws and FDA Regulations, including USP Chapter <797> and DEA requirements.
Philips Healthcare 113 10' x 20'

Philips is one of the world’s leading technology companies, with a long history of practical innovation and visionary design. In healthcare, we are committed to understanding the human and technological needs of patients and caregivers. We believe this understanding will help us deliver solutions that not only enable more confident diagnoses and more efficient delivery of care, but also improve the overall experience of care. We offer equipment, software, and services for imaging, patient monitoring, resuscitation and much more. Visit us at booth 113 to learn more. People focused. Healthcare simplified. www.philips.com/healthcare 800-934-7372

PPM Information Solutions, Inc. 304
PPM Information Solutions, Inc. provides everything today’s anesthesia and pain practice needs to take control of its revenue cycle. The products and services of the PPM: Connect platform integrate to provide accelerated claims processing, streamlined collections management and unparalleled reporting capabilities.
Preferred Physicians Medical 215
Preferred Physicians Medical is the leading provider of malpractice insurance to anesthesiologists in America. Having served the anesthesia community for over 21 years, Preferred Physicians Medical offers an innovative insurance program designed specifically and exclusively for anesthesia practices. Website: www.ppmrrg.com
Rotem, Inc. 202
ROTEM , Inc. is the US subsidiary of Pentapharm GmbH in Munich, Germany. Pentapharm GmbH manufactures whole blood haemostasis analysis systems, consumables, and reagents for the ROTEM Systems, based on rotation thromboelastometry. ROTEM aims to become the leading point-of-care diagnostic solution to provide anesthesiologists with optimal peri-operative bleeding management.
SCA Foundation 316

The SCA Foundation, established in 2007, supports education and peer directed research to maintain excellence in the care of cardiothoracic and vascular patients. 

For more information, contact us at foundation@scahq.org.

 

John R. Melleky, CFRE

Executive Director

SCA Foundation

2209 Dickens Road

Richmond, VA 23230-2005 USA

Office:   (804) 565-6324

Cell:       (804) 690-2879

Fax:       (804) 282-0090

johnm@scahq.org

www.scahqgive.org

 

Sheridan Healthcare 219
Sheridan Healthcare Inc. Sheridan Healthcare Inc. is the nation’s leading Anesthesia provider. Established in 1953, Sheridan holds exclusive contracts at 80+ clinical sites in more than a dozen states. Our continued growth creates multiple career opportunities for motivated Anesthesia providers. Interested in learning more about joining the Sheridan family? Contact: (800) 816-6791,
careers@sheridanhealthcare.com
www.sheridanhealthcare.com 
Siemens Medical Solutions USA 100
Siemens Medical Solutions USA • ACUSON SC2000 volume imaging ultrasound system • ACUSON X300 ultrasound system
Sienco, Inc. 217

Sienco, Inc. is a small manufacturing company uniquely focused on providing tools for hemostasis monitoring and viscoelastic evaluations. Our mission is to develop and commericalize niche whole blood/platelet coagulation management tools for the clinical and research communities. As a result of this mission, Sienco manufactures and distibutes Class II medical devices, disposable supllies, reagents and accessorites for In-Vitro diagnostic use. Sienco is committed to our customers and to manufacturing and distributing products which meet or exceed all established requirements in the areas of safety, quality, and performance.

 

Sienco's small size and unique position allow us to personally serve our customers. We are dedicated to customer support in both clinical and research applications and greatly encourage customer interaction and input!

Somanetics Corporation 307
Somanetics’ INVOS System is the clinical reference standard in cerebral/somatic oximetry, with data showing reduced complications and improved outcomes. It provides site-specific brain and body blood oxygen data during cardiac surgery. (The STS collects cerebral metrics.)
Staff Care 104

Staff Care, Inc. is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing.  Our role is to match qualified, independent contractor physicians with health care organizations requiring temporary physician services. Locum tenens physicians maintain patient care, referrals, and revenue by covering vacancies due to vacation/CME, staffing shortages, increased census, and other causes.

#1 Small Arkansas hospital is seeking a cardiac anesthesiologist for Mid-May for an indefinite time frame. Provider will be doing cardiac cases most of the time with a possibility of some general cases.  TEE certification and Cardiac Fellowships are not required. Schedule: M-F 7-3 with possible overtime and some call. 

 

# 2 Large West Texas hospital is seeking a cardiac anesthesiologist for the months of June and July.  75% of the time, the provider will spend working basic cardiac cases, including CABG and valves.  TEE certification and Cardiac Fellowships are not required.  The remaining 25% of the time, the provider will be working general surgery cases.  Schedule: M-F 7-3 with minimal OT and some call. 

 

# 3 Large Louisiana hospital is seeking a cardiac anesthesiologist for Mid-May for an indefinite time frame. Provider will be doing cardiac cases only.  TEE certification and Cardiac Fellowships are not required. Schedule: M-F 7-3 with possible overtime and call shared with other Anesthesiologist. 

 

#4 Illinois - This facility is perm recruiting for a B&B Cardiac ANES. There are 350 beds and 21 OR's here. This facility has simple cardiac procedure only. Provider would handle general cases as well because the cardiac volume isn’t huge. Candidates must be BC and TEE certified. Compensation is very competitive, starting in the low 400 with great benefits. The site will consider working interviews.

 

 

Contact info: Dawn Walker Staff Care® │Regional Director of Recruiting│Anesthesia Division

Direct 972-501-3241│Toll Free 1-800-685-2272 │Fax: 972-983-0270

Dawn.walker@staffcare.com | www.staffcare.com

The Medicines Company 101

The Medicines Company is focused on advancing the treatment of critical care patients through the delivery of innovative, cost-effective medicines to the worldwide hospital marketplace. The Company acquires, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products and creates value using its range of clinical and commercial skills to develop these products. Please visit our Cleviprex&#61652; (clevidipine butyrate) booth for clinical information.  Also visit our web sites www.Cleviprex.com or www.themedicinescompany.com

TIVA HealthCare 218
Why TIVA? We uncover the right opportunities for your needs. Our placement specialists are physician trained and equal experts in Locum Tenens and Full-Time placements. With nation-wide opportunities and resources of a leading physician management organization, our infrastructure allows you to do what you do best and we’ll take care of the rest. 800-506-8482, www.tivahealthcare.com 
Vidacare Corporation 306

Vidacare has developed an exclusive technology platform that has utility across a broad spectrum of medical specialties for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.  The technology allows clinicians to access the interior of bones (the intraosseous space) quickly and relatively painlessly via the most significant design advance in decades- incorporating simplicity, efficacy, patient comfort, and cost effectiveness.

The intraosseous space is among the most important areas of the anatomy through which life-saving fluids and medications can be delivered to the central circulation within seconds.  Gaining access to this space can also yield important clinical information in oncology, regenerative medicine, and other disciplines. 

Vitaid Ltd 204
Vitaid is a leader in the import, marketing and distribution of sophisticated medical devices. Vitaid specializes in premium quality, innovative products for the anesthesia market and in particular airway management devices. Please visit www.vitaid.com for more information or call us at: 1-800-267-9301

 

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