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SCA 31st Annual Meeting & Workshops
Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas, April 18-22, 2009
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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 # |
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Alliance Recruiting | 105 |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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
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Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. | 216 |
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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.
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ASPEN Financial Freedom Group | 119 |
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Retirement Planning
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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
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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Hospira | 201
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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.
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HRA Research | 110
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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.
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| 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.
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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins | FOYER | | LWW is a world leader in Anesthesia publications. Come
check out our new TEE products and Regional products as well. |
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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. |
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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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
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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
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA | 100 | | Siemens Medical Solutions USA
• ACUSON SC2000 volume imaging ultrasound system
• ACUSON X300 ultrasound system
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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!
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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.)
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Staff Care | 104 |
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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
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www.staffcare.com
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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 (clevidipine
butyrate) booth for clinical information.
Also visit our web sites
www.Cleviprex.com or
www.themedicinescompany.com
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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
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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.
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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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