TSA INTERIM MEETING—SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Presented by the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists under the direction of
Drs. Vijaya Gottumukkala (Houston) and Girish P. Joshi (Dallas)

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013

Moderators:
Vijaya Gottumukkala, MB, BS, MD, FRCA, MDACC
Girish P. Joshi, MB; BS, FFARCSI, MD

Category 1 Credits™ will be provided

Target Audience: Physicians practicing in the areas of anesthesiology, pain management and intensive care.

Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Complimentary Registration
All Texas medical students, interns, residents, and fellows are welcome to attend TexMed as a guest of TMA.

Registration
$75 TMA members’ medical office personnel
$125 Other nonphysician attendees
$200 Nonmember physicians
$525 Non-exhibiting vendors

Housing & Travel
 Make your housing reservations at the Grand Hyatt no later than April 23, 2013, to receive the special TMA rate!

Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 E. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Reservations: (800) 233-1234
Room Rate: $199 single/double*
Book your room online at www.texmed.org/texmed2013

INTERIM MEETING SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM - SCHEDULE

9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
 Vijaya Gottumukkala, MB, BS, MD, FRCA, MDACC
Girish P. Joshi, MB, BS, FFARCSI, MD

9:05 a.m.
Pain, Patient Satisfaction and Pay for Performance
 Emily H. Garmon, M.D.

9:50 a.m.
Pain Scales: What Are We measuring?
Denise M. Wilkes, M.D.

10:35 a.m. – Mid-Morning Break

11:30 a.m.
Enhancing the Success of Regional Anesthesia Techniques: Good, Old and Exciting New Ideas
Roland A. Flores, Jr., M.D.

12:15 p.m. – Lunch break

1:15 p.m.
TEE for the Non-Cardiac Anesthesiologist
Michael B. Little, M.D.

1:15 p.m.
TEE for the Non-Cardiac Anesthesiologist
Michael B. Little, M.D.

2:45 p.m. – Mid-Afternoon Break

3:00 p.m.
Potential Value of Protocols in Substantially Bleeding Trauma Patients
Sam D. Gumbert, M.D.

3:45 p.m.
Robotic Pelvic Surgery: Anesthetic Challenges and Controversies
Eric B. Rosero, M.D.

4:30 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned

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