American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine

Annual Spring Meeting & Workshops
Toronto, ON, Canada April 21-24, 2005

	Best of Meeting
A01	Hs-CRP as a Serum Inflammatory Marker of Radiculitis
	Ackerman W1, Zhang J2
	tThe Pain Medicine Consultants Group Little Rock AR USA1, *Department of Anesthesiology Little Rock AR USA2
A02	US Guided Rectus Sheath Block In Children. An Initial Experience.
	Chowdary K1, Thornton J2, Splinter W3, Gaboury I4
	CHEO Ottawa Ontario Canada1, CHEO Ottawa On Canada2, CHEO Ottawa on Canada3, CHEO Ottawa On Canada4
A03	Ephedrine Versus Bupivacaine in Rat Sciatic Nerve Blockade
	Zizza A1, Hung Y2, Kau Y3, Gerner P4
	Boston MA USA
A04	Peak Injection Pressure Is A Better Monitor Of Intraneural Injection Than The Rate Of Pressure Rise
	Tsai T1, Dilberovic F2, Vuckovic I3, Divanovic K4
	St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY USA1, Medical School of University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina2, Medical School of University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina3, Veterinary School of University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina4
A05	Effect of Postoperative Pain on Quality of Recovery and Patient-oriented Outcomes in the Immediate Postoperative Period
	Doherty J1, Partin A2, Fleisher L3, Wu C4
	The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA1, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA2, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA3, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA4
	Poster Session 1
A06	Total Shoulder Arthroplasty as an Outpatient Procedure Using Ambulatory Perineural Local Anesthetic Infusion: A Prospective Feasibility Study
	Ilfeld B1, Wright T2, Enneking F3, Vandenborne K4
	University of Florida Gainesville FL USA1, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA2, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA3, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA4
A07	Total Knee Arthroplasty as a 23-Hour Stay Procedure Using Ambulatory Perineural Local Anesthetic Infusion: A Prospective Feasibility Study
	Ilfeld B1, Gearen P2, Enneking F3, Vandenborne K4
	University of Florida Gainesville FL USA1, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA2, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA3, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA4
A08	The benefits of adding epidural analgesia to general anesthesia: a metaanalysis.
	Guay J
	University of Montreal Montreal Quebec Canada
A09	Effect of Posterior Lumbar Plexus Perineural Local Anesthetic Infusion on Postoperative Functional Ability Following Total Hip Arthroplasty
	Ilfeld B1, Gearen P2, Enneking F3, Vandenborne K4
	University of Florida Gainesville FL USA1, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA2, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA3, University of Florida Gainesville FL USA4
A10	Efficacy of Continuous Local Anesthetic Infusion for Postoperative Pain after Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
	Levin J1, Partin A2, Fleisher L3, Wu C4
	The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA1, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA2, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA3, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA4
A11	Perineuromal administration of norepinephrine evokes
	Lin E1, Agarwal S2, Wu C3, Raja S4
	The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA1, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA2, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA3, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA4
A12	Efficacy of Postoperative Epidural Analgesia versus Intravenous Patient-controlled Analgesia with Opioids: a Meta-Analysis
	Michaels R1, Cohen S2, Liu S3, Wu C4
	The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA1, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia PA USA2, Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle Washington USA3, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA4
A13	Gender and Postdural Puncture Headache: a Meta-analysis
	Petrovic M1, Cohen S2, Rowlingson A3, Wu C4
	The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA1, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia PA USA2, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA3, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA4
A14	Bevel Direction and Postdural Puncture Headache: a Meta-analysis
	Jeffries M1, Richman J2, Cohen S3, Wu C4
	The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA1, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA2, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia PA USA3, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA4
A15	The Analgesic Effects of Oral Gabapentin on Postoperative Pain:
	Hurley R1, Cohen S2, Rowlingson A3, Wu C4
	The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA1, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA2, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA3, The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA4
A16	Regional Anesthesia Surveillance System (RASS): First results after 12 months in clinical routine
	Schulz-Stübner S1, Herwaldt L2
	University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City Iowa USA1, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City Iowa USA2
A17	Patient participation does not prevent wrong side procedures
	Schulz-Stübner S
	University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa CIty Iowa USA
A18	THE EFFECT OF REGIONAL vs. GENERAL ANESTHESIA ON PARESTHESIAE ONE YEAR AFTER AMBULATORY HAND SURGERY
	Brull R1, McCartney C2, Abbas S3, Chan V4
	Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada1, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada2, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada3, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada4
A19	COMPARISON OF ILIOINGUINAL-ILIOHYPOGASTRIC NERVE BLOCK AND SPINAL ANAESTHESIA FOR INGUINAL HERNIORRAPHY
	YILMAZLAR A1, BILGEL H2, DONMEZ C3, AYLA G4
	ULUDAG UNIVERSITY BURSA BURSA TURKEY1, ANADOLU GRUBU HOSPITAL ISTANBUL ISTANBUL TURKEY2, ULUDAG UNIVERSITY BURSA BURSA TURKEY3, ULUDAG UNIVERSITY BURSA BURSA TURKEY4
A20	The use of dexmedetomidine for hemodynamic stability during awake carotid endarterectomy
	McCutcheon C1, Orme R2, Scott D3, Davies M4
	St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne Fitzroy Victoria Australia1, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne Fitzroy Victoria Australia2, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne Fitzroy Victoria Australia3, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne Fitzroy Victoria Australia4
A21	Effect of Valdecoxib on Transitional Pain after elective Ambulatory Surgery
	Foster G1, Imasogie N2, Ganapathy S3, Drosdowech D4
	St Joseph's Health Care, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada1, St Joseph's Health Care, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada2, St Joseph's Health Care, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada3, St Joseph's Health Care, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada4
A22	Implementation of an Anesthesia Perioperative Pain Management Education Program for Peripheral Nerve Blockade in Elective Orthopedic Surgical Procedures
	Reeves C1, Rebel A2, Hanna M3
	Johns Hopkins university Baltimore MD. USA1, University of Kentucky Lexington KY USA2, Johns Hopkins university Baltimore MD. USA3
A23	Postoperative Pain Control With An Opioid-Based Thoracic Epidural In A Patient With Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
	Istaphanous G
	University Of Cincinnati Cincinnati Ohio U.S.A.
A24	Do continuous peripheral nerve catheters provide superior pain control to opioids? A meta-analysis
	Richman J1, Wong R2, Liu S3, Wu C4
	Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA1, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA2, Virginia Mason Medical Center University of Washington Seattle WA USA3, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA4
A25	For Outpatient Inguinal Hernia Surgery Peripheral Nerve Block Offers Advantages Over General Anesthesia
	Kerimoglu B1, Karaca P2, Claudio R3, Hadzic A4
	St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY 1, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY 2, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY 3, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY 4
A26	Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Heavily Sedated Patients
	Gadsden J1, Singh A2, Iwata T3, Hadzic A4
	St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospiral Center New York NY 1, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospiral Center New York NY 2, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospiral Center New York NY 3, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospiral Center New York NY 4
A27	Lower Extremity Nerve Blcoks For Outpatient Foot And Ankle Surgery: A Literature Review
	Tsai T1, Iwata T2, Shah S3, Hadzic A4
	St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY USA1, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY USA2, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY USA3, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY USA4
	Poster Session 2
A28	Psoas compartment block with additional sciatic nerve block for total knee joint replacement in 391 consecutive patients
	Vicent O1, Litz R2, Wiessner D3, Koch T4
	University Hospital Dresden Germany Germany1, University Hospital Dresden Germany Germany2, University Hospital Dresden Germany Germany3, University Hospital Dresden Germany Germany4
A29	INTERSCALENE BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK WITH SPARING OF THE PHRENIC NERVE BY INTERSCALENE CATHETER
	CLENDENEN MD S1, RAJENDRAN MD S2, BAUER MD P3, ELIAS PhD J4
	SURGICAL CENTER AT PREMIER COLORADO SPRINGS CO USA1, SURGICAL CENTER AT PREMIER COLORADO SPRINGS CO USA2, HEALTH SOUTH RADIOLOGY COLORADO SPRINGS CO USA3, MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS CO USA4
A30	The Vertical Infraclavicular Block influences hemidiaphragmatic movement and ventilatory function
	Gielen M1, Rettig H2
	Radboud University Nijmegen -- The Netherlands1, Ikazia Hospital Rotterdam -- The Netherlands2
A31	Comparison of levobupivacaine in intra-articular vs. femoral nerve block as postoperative analgesia treatment in arthroscopy reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament of the knee
	Espinosa W1, Salazar C2, Rovira M3, Labzina J4
	Mutualidad de Futbolistas Españoles Clínica FIATC, Barcelona, Spain Barcelona - - Spain1, Hospital de Figueres. Girona, Spain Figueres - - Spain2, Mutualidad de Futbolistas Españoles Clínica FIATC, Barcelona, Spain Barcelona - - Spain3, Mutualidad de Futbolistas Españoles Clínica FIATC, Barcelona, Spain Barcelona - - Spain4
A32	The Femoral Nerve and its Relationship to the Lateral Circumflex Vessels
	Orebaugh S1, Chelly J2
	UPMC-Southside Pittsburgh PA USA1, UPMC-Shadyside Pittsburgh PA USA2
A33	The Learning Curve For Infraclavicular Nerve Block Using A Regional Anesthesia Simulator.
	Gonzales J1, Grant S2, Stevens T3
	Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina U.S.A.1, Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina U.S.A.2, Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina U.S.A.3
A34	Ultrasound as the only nerve localization technique for peripheral nerve block
	van Geffen G1, Gielen M2
	Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen x The Netherlands 1, Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen x The Netherlands 2
A35	Is there any need for expanding perineural space before catheter placement in continuous femoral nerve blocks
	Pham Dang C1, Guilley J2, Langlois C3, Dernis L4
	University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France1, Departmental Hospital La Roche-Sur-Yon La Vendée France2, University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France3, Department Hospital La Roche-Sur-Yon La Vendée France4
A36	CT-scan guided parasacral sciatic nerve block: modified surface landmarks for safety.
	Pham Dang C1, Dupas B2, Pinaud M3, Malinge M4
	University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France1, University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France2, University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France3, University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atalantique France4
A37	A case of distal peroneal nerve palsy with misinterpretation of EMG results.
	Pham Dang C1, Gouin F2, Pereon Y3
	University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France1, University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France2, University Hospital Nantes France3
A38	Evaluation of Interscalene Block Performance: Establishing Construct Validity
	Choi M1, Perlas A2, Chan V3, Naik V4
	University Health Network -- Toronto Western Division, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada1, Uniersity Health Network -- Toronto Western Division, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada2, University Health Network -- Toronto Western Division, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada3, St Michael's Hospital Toronto Ontario Canada4
A39	Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Comparison of Bupivacaine 0.125% versus Ropivacaine 0.2% for Continuous Femoral Analgesia
	Na K1, Salinas F2, Neal J3, Batra M4
	Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle WA USA1, Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle WA USA2, Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle WA USA3, Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle WA USA4
A40	Percutaneous electrode guidance for femoral nerve block in case of unperceivable artery pulsations.
	Pham Dang C1, Kick O2, Pinaud M3, Malinge M4
	University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France1, Polyclinique de l'Atlantique St. Herblain Loire-Atlantique France2, University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atlantique France3, University Hospital Nantes Loire-Atalantique France4
A41	Subgluteal Approach to the Sciatic Nerve: No Palpation, No Confusion
	Franco C1, Rahman A2, Choksi N3
	JHS Hospital of Cook County Chicago IL 1, JHS Hospital of Cook County Chicago IL 2, JHS Hospital of Cook County Chicago IL 3
A42	Opioid-Free anesthesia and analgesia provides adequate pain relief and improves outcomes after colon resection: A preliminary report
	Ganapathy S1, Watson J2, Imasogie N3, Rajgopal C4
	University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada1, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada2, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada3, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada4
A43	Ultrasonographic localization of continuous brachial plexus catheter tip using agitated dextrose solution: Case reports.
	Ganapathy S1, Foster G2, Armstrong K3, Bevan P4
	University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada1, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada2, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada3, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada4
A44	Ultrasound-Guided, Perineural Catheter Placement in Fresh Cadavers
	Weller R1, Gerancher J2
	Wake Forest University School of Medicine Winston-Salem NC USA1, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Winston-Salem NC USA2
A45	Estimation of Sciatic Nerve Depth in the Subgluteal Approach Using Thigh Diameter as a Marker
	Crabtree E1, Beck M2, Nosovitch M3, Boezaart A4
	University of Iowa Iowa City IA USA1, University of Iowa Iowa City IA USA2, University of Iowa Iowa City IA USA3, University of Iowa Iowa City IA USA4
A46	Continuous caudal anesthesia for an eight week old baby with severe Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB)
	Thukral M1, Waisel D2
	Children's Hospital Boston Boston MA USA1, Children's Hospital Boston Boston MA USA2
A47	Does the epidural approach angle influence thoracic epidural catheter tip position?
	Ryu H1, Lee C2, Kim Y3, Bahk J4
	Seoul National University Hospital Seoul Seoul Korea1, Seoul National University Hospital Seoul Seoul Korea2, Seoul National University Hospital Seoul Seoul Korea3, Seoul National University Hospital Seoul Seoul Korea4
A48	Plexus brachialis can be easily stimulated transfascial! A Case Report.
	Zajac A1, Mantaj A2, Hertel B3
	Paracelsus-Klinik Henstedt-Ulzburg Norderstedt Schleswig-Holstein Germany1, Oberlausitz-Kliniken Bischofswerda Saxon Germany2, Oberlausitz-Kliniken Bischofswerda Saxon Germany3
A49	Unilateral Spinal Anesthesia Using a 26-gauge Quincke Spinal Needle
	Kim K1, Yun M2, Oh Y3
	Sungnam-si Kyonggi-do South Korea
A50	Ultrasound Evaluation of Needle tip position during lateral paravascular supraclavicular brachial plexus block
	Li C1, McCartney C2, Perlas A3, Chan V4
	Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada 1, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada 2, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada 3, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada 4
A51	Ultrasound Study to Determine the Accuracy of Needle Placement for Rectus Sheath Block by Conventional Method in children.
	Chowdary K1, Thornton J2, Splinter W3, Gaboury I4
	CHEO Ottawa Ontario Canada1, CHEO Ottawa On Canada2, CHEO Ottawa on Canada3, CHEO Ottawa On Canada4
A52	Successful Use of Ultrasound Guided Axillary Block in Three Morbidly Obese Patients
	Liang L1, Foster G2, Singh S3, Parkin J4
	University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada1, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada2, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada3, University of Western Ontario London Ontario Canada4
A53	Lidocaine Infusions in the Treatment of Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Retrospective Cohort
	Hutcheson J1, Smith A2
	Medical University of South Carolina Charleston SC USA1, Medical University of South Carolina Charleston SC USA2
A54	High Injection Pressures During an Intraneural Injection Predicts Fascicular Injury and Neurologic Deficits in Dogs.
	Tsai T1, Divanovic K2, Vuckovic I3, Dilberovic F4
	St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York NY 1, Veterinary School, University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina2, Medical School, University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina3, Medical School, University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina4
A55	Intrathecal midazolam added to bupivacaine does not improve the duration and quality of spinal anesthesia
	Yun M1, Kim K2, Rhee K3, Oh Y4
	Sungnam-city Geunggi-province South Korea
A56	Anterior Cervical Approach for Stellate and T2-3 Sympathetic Block: A Novel Technique
	Vallejo R1, Benyamin R2, Plancarte R3
	Millennium Pain Center Bloomington IL USA1, Millennium Pain Center Bloomington IL USA2, Millennium Pain Center Bloomington IL USA3
A57	Ultrasound guided fascia iliaca block
	SIDHU D1, WARREN L2
	MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON MA 1, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON MA 2
A58	New Approaches to Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene and Subclavian Perivascular Brachial Plexus Blockade
	Stevens T1, Grant S2
	Duke University Medical Center Durham NC U.S.A.1, Duke University Medical Center Durham NC U.S.A.2
	Poster Session 3
A59	Effects of 0.2% and 1% epidural ropivacaine on bispectral index at three clinical end-points during propofol anesthesia
	Sakura S1, Kushizaki H2, Kanata K3, Saito Y4
	Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo City Shimane Japan1, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo City Shimane Japan2, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo City Shimane Japan3, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo City Shimane Japan4
A60	Is onset of epidural analgesia fast enough for parturients' satisfaction?
	Ammeiya N1, Oosthuysen S2, Rhodes S3
	James Paget Hospital Gorleston norfolk UK1, James Paget Hospital Gorleston Norfolk UK2, James Paget Hospital Gorleston norfolk UK3
A61	Auditory evoked potential and BIS monitors during spinal anesthesia
	Doi K1, Mihara T2, Sakura S3, Saito Y4
	Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo Shimane Japan1, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo Shimane Japan2, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo Shimane Japan3, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo Shimane Japan4
A62	Background and Preliminary Data for OCT-Guided Imaging of Spinal Structures
	Kent, MD J1, Tang, MD, PhD C2, Jafri, PhD S3, Maldonado, MD E4
	Univ.of Maryland Baltimore MD USA1, Univ.of Maryland Baltimore MD USA2, Univ.of Maryland Baltimore MD USA3, Univ.of Maryland Baltimore MD USA4
A63	Electro-acupuncture on Neuropathic Pain in the Rats
	Lin Y1, Ly H2, Zurakowski D3, Gerner P4
	Children's Hospital Boston; Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA1, Children's Hospital Boston; Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA2, Children's Hospital Boston; Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA3, Children's Hospital Boston; Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA4
A64	A Case Series of Intraneural Injection During Sciatic Nerve Block Using Neurostimulation On Patients Without Neuropathy
	Willoughby P1, Melucci R2, Sadean M3, Azim S4
	SUNY @ Stony Brook Stony Brook New York USA1, SUNY @ Stony Brook Stony Brook New York USA2, SUNY @ Stony Brook Stony Brook New York USA3, SUNY @ Stony Brook Stony Brook New York USA4
A65	Ultrasound imaging of epidural anesthesia for morbidly obese parturients
	oosthuysen S1, Amemiya N2, Rohdes S3
	James Paget Hospital gorleston norfolk uk1, James Paget Hospital gorleston norfolk uk2, James Paget hospital gorleston norfolk uk3
A66	Neuraxial Anesthesia and Analgesia in Patients with Pre-Existing Central Nervous System Disorders
	Hebl, M.D. J1, Horlocker, M.D. T2, Schroeder, M.S. D3
	Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA1, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA2, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA3
A67	Neurologic Complications after Neuraxial Anesthesia or Analgesia in Patients with Pre-Existing Peripheral Sensorimotor Neuropathy or Diabetic Polyneuropathy
	Hebl, M.D. J1, Horlocker, M.D. T2, Kopp, M.D. S3, Schroeder, M.S. D4
	Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA1, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA2, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA3, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN 4
A68	Not Documented? Not Done! A Proposed Procedure Note for Neuraxial Blockade
	Viscusi E1, Geranch J2, Weller R3, Copeland S4
	Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia PA USA1, Wake Forest University Health Sciences Winston-Salem NC USA2, Wake Forest University Health Sciences Winston-Salem NC USA3, Wake Forest University Health Sciences Winston-Salem NC USA4
A69	Monitoring Practices for Epidural Analgesia
	Viscusi E1, Witkowski T2
	Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia PA USA1, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia PA USA2
A70	Complications of Exteriorized Versus In Situ Uterine Repair At Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia
	Siddiqui M1, Goldszmidt E2, Tharmaratnam U3, Carvalho J4
	Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada1, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada2, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada3, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario 4
A71	A Self-Reporting Post + Retrospective Pre-test Method of Evaluating the Effects of a Pain Management Cram Course Directed Towards Health Care Practitioners
	Avila A1, Zmijowskyj T2, Gonzalez R3
	Sunnybrook Women's College Health Science Centre Toronto Ontario Canada1, Northern Ontario School of Medicine Sudbury Ontario Canada2, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada3
A72	INTERNAL RESISTANCES VARY AMONG VARIOUS PERINEURAL AND EPIDURAL CATHETER MODELS
	Panzer O1, Claudio R2, Takashige I3, Hadzic A4
	St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital New York City New York USA1, St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital New York City New York USA2, St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital New York City New York USA3, St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital New York City New York USA4
A73	Epidural Hematoma In the Setting of Perioperative Anticoagulation Despite Adherence to ASRA Guidelines.
	McCeney M
	University of Colorado Health Sciences Center denver co usa
A74	Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block With Indwelling Catheter Resulting In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome And Brachial Plexopathy
	Woods D1, Piszel B2
	University Hospitals of Cleveland Lakewood OH USA1, University Hospitals of Cleveland Cleveland Heights OH USA2
A75	Pain, The Gift That No One Wants: A Case Study of Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy (HSAN)
	Fan A1, Boddu K2
	University of Washington Mercer Island WA USA1, University of Iowa 2
A76	THE MIND REGISTRY: AN OBSERVATIONAL DATABASE OF PATIENTS TREATED WITH BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE B (MYOBLOC®) – PAIN SUBSET OF THE DATABASE
	Leong M1, Royal M2
	Stanford University S. San Francisco CA USA
A77	Auditory evoked potential and BIS monitors during spinal anesthesia
	Doi K1, Mihara T2, Sakura S3, Saito Y4
	Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo Shimane Japan1, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo Shimane Japan2, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo Shimane Japan3, Shimane University School of Medicine Izumo Shimane Japan4
A78	Epidural Analgesia CareMap: Providing a Critical Path for Pain Management
	Viscusi E1, Lynch W2, Slatko G3, Lenoir K4
	Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia PA USA1, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Kennedy Health Systems Cherry Hill NJ USA2, University of Medicine and Denistry of New Jersey Kennedy Health Systems Cherry Hill NJ USA3, ParagonRx Wilmington DE USA4
A79	Oxytocin Requirements at Cesarean Section for Failure to Progress in Labor: A Dose Finding Study
	Balki M1, Ronayne M2, Davies S3, Carvalho J4
	Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada1, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada2, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada3, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada4
A80	Case Report of Cervical Percutaneous Discectomy Using Nucleoplasty
	Leverenz D1, Miguel R2
	USF College of Medicine Tampa FL USA1, USF College of Medicine Tampa FL USA2
A81	The Modulation of the Chronic Opioid Dependent State by Convulsive Activity (a case report)
	Choi D1, Whittington R2
	Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York NY USA1, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York NY USA2
A82	The incidence of symptomatic spinal/ epidural hematoma following central neuraxial blocks. An 8-year survey in a single center.
	Litz R1, Wiessner D2, Heller A3, Koch T4
	University Hospital Dresden Germany Germany1, University Hospital Dresden Germany Germany2, University Hospital Dresden Germany Germany3, University Hospital Dresden Germany Germany4
A83	Low cost Implanted intrathecal drug delivery systems for narcotic administration in cancer pain management
	Hamdani G1, Khan M2, Khan M3
	Aga Khan Hospital Karachi - Pakistan1, Aga Khan Hospital Karachi - Pakistan2, Aga Khan Hospital Karachi - Pakistan3
A84	Low cost Implanted intrathecal drug delivery systems for narcotic administration in cancer pain management
	Hamdani G1, Khan M2, Khan M3
	Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan1, Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan2, Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan3
A85	Role of neuromodulatory drugs in refractory pain in head and neck cancer patients
	Hamdani G1, Khan M2
	Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan1, Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan2
A86	Effects of length of epidural catheter in the epidural space on pain relief in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy - randomized double blinded study
	Hamdani G1, Chaudhary N2, Khan Z3, Khan F4
	Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan1, Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan2, Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan3, Aga Khan Hospital Karachi Sind Pakistan4
A87	Continuous perioperative brachial plexus blockade with ropivacaine may prevent phantom limb pain in cancer patients undergoing palliative forequarter amputation.
	Kotob F1, Lovrincevic M2, Lema M3
	Roswell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo NY USA1, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo NY USA2, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo NY USA3
A88	Efficacy and Side Effects of IVPCA Methadone vs Hydromorphone
	VASCELLO L1, REBEL A2, COLCLOUGH G3, SAMBA K4
	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON KENTUCKY USA1, SAME 2, SAME 3, SAME 4
A89	Neurologic Complications after Neuraxial Anesthesia or Analgesia in Patients with Pre-Existing Spinal Stenosis or Lumbar Disc Disease
	Hebl, M.D. J1, Horlocker, M.D. T2, Schroeder, M.S. D3
	Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA1, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA2, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN USA3
A90	A Comparison of Patient Controlled Epidural Pethidine versus Nurse Administered Epidural Pethidine for Analgesia after Caesarean Section
	Lim Y1, Wilson S2, Katz S3
	KK Women's and Children's Hospital Singapore Singapore Singapore1, Royal Hospital for Women Sydney NSW Australia2, Royal Hospital for Women Sydney NSW Australia3
A91	A Comparison of Patient Controlled Epidural Pethidine versus Nurse Administered Epidural Pethidine for Analgesia after Caesarean Section
	Lim Y1, Wilson S2, Katz S3
	KK Women's and Children's Hospital Singapore Singapore Singapore1, Royal Hospital for Women Sydney NSW Australia2, Royal Hospital for Women Sydney NSW Australia3