ABOUT US

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia was founded on August 2, 1923. In 1939, ASRA merged with the ASA. The Society was reborn in 1975. ASRA is the largest subspecialty society in anesthesiology. There are approximately 7400 members, including physicians and scientists and a rich international distribution.

The logo of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine depicts the core of the Society's mission and includes features that embellish the essence of that mission in a symbolic way.

The Triangle - represents the three interconnected functions of the Society: Education - in regional anesthesia and pain management Research - in regional anesthesia and pain management Pain Medicine - grounded in continuing education and quality scientific research

The symbols or icons merely expand upon the mission and emphasize the historical developments of regional anesthesia and control of pain.

• Poppy Pods - are a reminder of the unique role of opium and its alkaloids for the control of acute and chronic pain.
  
  
• Open Books - represent the recording of scientific knowledge and dissemination of the critiqued information to the medical community.
  
  
• Syringe - symbolizes technical aspects of the practice of regional anesthesia and pain management. The finger rings emphasize the need for exquisite control and safety.

The overall shape of the Logo is in the form of the point of a needle, representing another essential tool for regional anesthesia, and the diamond shape dimensions emphasize precision and durable quality.