American Society of Anesthesiologists Highlights New Recommendations for Responsible Use of Propofol

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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Highlights New Recommendations for Responsible Use of Propofol During 2009 ASA Annual Meeting in New Orleans

If you are on site at the ASA Annual Meeting, join us in person, otherwise, join via the Web

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WHEN:•Monday, October 19, 11:00 a.m. central time

WHERE:•If participating in person: Press Room at the ASA Annual Meeting in New Orleans’ Morial Convention Center, Hall F, Phone number: 504-670-5514•If participating via the Web: see next page for Webinar instructions as well as teleconference connection

WHAT:•ASA’s position on responsible use of propofol •ASA’s position on whether scheduling the medication would help curb abuse•ASA’s proposed increases in patient monitoring techniques during specific endoscopic procedures in remote locations

INTERVIEW AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:

All are established spokespeople regarding propofol’s safe use and will offer a variety of perspectives today:•Kenneth Elmassian, D.O., Michigan •John Dombrowski, M.D., Washington D.C.•Hector Vila, M.D., Florida

Photos available by request.

The American Society of AnesthesiologistsAnesthesiologists: Physicians providing the lifeline of modern medicine. Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association with 43,000 members organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient.

For more information on the field of anesthesiology, visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists Web site at www.asahq.org. For patient information, visit www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com.

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Topic: ASA Update on Responsible Use of Propofol Date: Monday, October 19, 2009 Time: 11 a.m., Central Daylight Time (GMT -05:00, Chicago)

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