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USRAThe Winter-Spring 2013

USRAUSRASkills Course

Ultrasound-Guided Regional AnesthesiaAn Intensive Program of Practice Improvement With Physician-Led Workshops

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Atlanta – March 16-17

Vegas – March 8-9

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Faculty Steven R. Clendenen, MDDirector, Regional AnesthesiaMayo ClinicJacksonville, FL

Jeff Gonzales, MD, MAAssistant ProfessorDuke University Medical CenterDurham, NC

Note: The faculty will be joined by additional physician and technical preceptors for personalized instruction during the hands-on sessions.

After attending the course you will:� Understand the principles of

ultrasound imaging� Define the common steps in

performing an ultrasound-guidednerve block

� Understand the basics of ultra-sound-guided continuous perineuralcatheters, including indications andproper technique

Educational Objectives� Integrate ultrasound-guided nerve

blocks into your clinical practice� Understand the important role of

an ambulatory catheter program, including the risks and benefits, andthe key steps involved in organization

� Achieve improved patient outcomesthrough the successful adoption of regional anesthesia practice

Gregory V. Hickman, MDMedical Director and Director of Anesthesia Andrews Institute ASCGulf Breeze, FL

J. Brandon Winchester, MDRegional Anesthesia Fellowship DirectorAndrews Research & Education InstituteGulf Breeze, FL

The USRA Skills Course is an outgrowth of IAME’s twenty-one year experi-ence as a provider of imaging- based training. Whether you are new to regionalanesthesia, new to ultrasound guidance or are looking for a solid refresher, youcan be assured of leaving The USRA Skills Course with practical knowledgeand abilities that will benefit your practice for years to come.

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Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Preceptorshipsat the Andrews InstituteSupplement your training at The USRA Skills Course witha preceptorship at the renowned Andrews Institute in Pen-sacola, Florida. Under the direction of Brandon Winchester,MD you will spend two intensive days in a facility that per-forms over 2,000 ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia pro-cedures annually. You will earn 20 CME credits and quali-fication for the Blockjocks Certification program. For moreinformation visit www.myUSRA.com or call 850-916-8570.

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Manor Vail Lodge595 East Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657Reservations: 1-800-950-8245or970-476-5000 Specify IAME Meeting

Rate: $369 (studios and 1 bedroom condos) per night, plus applicable taxes and fees

Cut Off Date: January 7, 2013

Take a Winter Ski Break!Enjoy a fabulous ski experience and easy access to the slopes at the Manor Vail Lodge.Let breathtaking views of Vail Mountain captivate you from the coveted location at thebase of Golden Peak with easy access to Vail’s world-class shopping. In addition tocomplete accessibility to Vail Village, the resort lodging includes luxurious amenities,premium guest services, spa services, two heated swimming pools, four hot tubs, fitness facility, 24-hour front desk service, the Fitz Lounge - a favorite stop for casualcocktails, and the Lord Gore Restaurant renowned for distinctive cuisine.

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Las Vegas, NV 89109

Reservations: 877-385-3885 Specify IAME Meeting

Rate: $239 per night single or double.plus applicable taxes

Cut-off Date: February 13, 2013

ATLANTA, GAMarch 16-17, 2013InterContinental Buckhead 3315 Peachtree Road, NE

Atlanta, GA 30326

Reservations: 1-800-496-7621 or404-946-9000Specify IAME Meeting

Rate: $179 per night single occupancyplus applicable taxes

Cut-off Date: February 21, 2013

April 6-7, 2013The Sentry Conference Center730 Third Avenue (between 45th and 46th Streets)New York, NY 10017(888) 730-7307

Accommodations at:New York Marriott East Side525 Lexington AvenueNew York, NY 10017

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8:00-8:45am Ultrasound Basics For Regional Anesthesia: A Crash Course

8:45-9:15am Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access

9:15-9:45am Interscalene & Supraclavicular Blocks

9:45-10:15am Coffee break

10:15-10:45am Infraclavicular & Axillary Blocks

10:45-11:15am Femoral and Saphenous Blocks

11:15-11:45am Sciatic Nerve Blocks: Subgluteal & Popliteal

11:45am-12:10pm TAP

12:10-1:30pm Lunch on your own

1:30-2:30pm Above the Clavicle Workshop

2:30-3:30pm Below the Clavicle Workshop

3:30-3:45pm Coffee break

3:45-4:45pm Femoral & Saphenous Workshop

4:45-5:45pm Proximal & Distal Sciatic Workshop

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8:30-9:00am Nerve Injury and LA Toxicity: Facts and Fiction

9:00-9:30am Documentation & Billing: Getting Properly Paid for Your Labors

9:30-10:00am Wrap-Up Panel

10:00-10:30am Coffee break

10:30-11:45am Intensive Brachial Plexus Catheter Workshop

11:45am- Intensive Femoral & Sciatic Catheter 1:00pm (or Optional Spine/Paravertebral Workshop)

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This curriculum has been designed in accordance with THE ASRA/ESRA JOINT COMMITTEERECOMMENDATIONS FOR ULTRASOUND GUIDED REGIONAL ANESTHESIA.

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5:45-6:15pm Opening Night Wine and Cheese Reception

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7:00-7:30am Full Breakfast

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5:30-6:30pm Proximal & Distal Sciatic Workshop

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7:30-8:00am Continuous Perineural Catheters

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8:30-9:15am Documentation & Billing: Getting Properly Paid for Your Labors

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� Anesthesiologists � Pain Management Specialists � CRNAs

USRA Registration Application� Vail, CO February 7-9, 2013 � Atlanta, GA March 16-17, 2013

� LasVegas, NV March 8-9, 2013 � New York, NY April 6-7, 2013

Early Bird Tuition Vail postmarked by January 18, 2013, Las Vegas postmarked by February 14,2013, Atlanta postmarked by February 22, 2013, NYC postmarked by March 15, 2013� $875 | Physicians and CRNAs � $450 | Residents/fellows/active military (letter required)

Standard Tuition Please add $40 to your tuition payment after the above dates

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FAX NUMBER E-MAILNote: Cancellations received in writing up to two weeks prior to the course will receive a refund minus a $50processing fee. There will be no refunds after that date. Refunds will not be given to “no shows.”Register Online iame.com/USRA | by Telephone (802) 824-4433 by Fax (802) 824-3737 | by Mail 54 Hearthstone Lane, South Londonderry, VT 05155 Payment by CheckMake check or money order payable (in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank) to IAME and mail to:IAME, 54 Hearthstone Lane, South Londonderry, VT 05155Payment by Credit Card� MasterCard � VISA � Discover (include cardholders 3 digit security code)

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AccreditationEach participant will be awarded a Certificate ofAttendance showingCategory1credits earned inthe course. Many attendees will find this usefulfor submission to credentialing boards, managedcare organizations and accreditation bodies. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists(CRNAs) may submit their CME award throughthe Nonprior Approval Process to earn CE cred-its through the AANA.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Educa-tion is accredited by the Accreditation Coun-cil for Continuing Medical Education(ACCME) to provide continuing medicaleducation for physicians.The Institute forAdvanced Medical Education designatesThe USRA Skills Course for a maximumof 12AMA PRA Category1 Credits™.Physicians should only claim credit com-mensurate with the extent of their participa-tion in the activity.

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