Topics for this meeting were selected by various methods. Suggestions for topics were derived from evaluations of previous Annual Regional Anesthesia Meetings and Workshops. These suggestions were discussed by authorities in the field of regional anesthesia and with educators who attended previous annual meetings and board meetings. The purpose of this annual meeting is to educate and share information that will enable anesthesia practitioners to provide the highest level of regional anesthesia services.

This meeting is designed for regional anesthesia, ambulatory, pain and other practitioners utilizing invasive and noninvasive techniques for regional anesthesia. Moreover, individuals involved in pain control and scientists working in the basic and clinical science areas will greatly benefit from the interaction during the course of the sessions.

After participating in this educational meeting, participants should have an understanding of:

• Clinical issues relating to surgical and pain management techniques utilizing regional anesthesia.
• How to balance the risk/benefit of specific regional anesthesia techniques for anesthesia and pain control.
• How to incorporate the presented procedures into your practice.

The methods of presentation will include general sessions, didactic lectures, poster discussions, workshops, and problem-based learning discussions. The meeting will allow ample time to view new technology, inspect the current literature, and review new and proven pharmacology.

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 25.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please be advised that meeting attendees will receive a Physician Verification of Attendance Form with their registration materials given onsite. Optional programs forms will be distributed at the start of each session. Completed forms are to be signed and submitted to the ASRA Registration Desk for validation.

The information provided at the above CME activities is for continuing medical education purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient’s medical condition.

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) mission of ASRA is to provide physicians, scientists and other health care providers with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills pertinent to regional anesthesia and pain medicine through national and regional meetings, and Web-based content. ASRA CME activities will be designed to improve participants' knowledge and competence in the science and clinical practice of regional anesthesia and pain medicine. Meetings will include refresher course lectures, panel discussions, problem-based learning discussions, workshops, and research-focused sessions. Web-based offerings will include consensus guidelines on critical topics, video tutorials, and other novel learning opportunities

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity has a special need, please contact the ASRA headquarters at (847) 825-PAIN (7246).

The registration fee for the ASRA 35th Annual Regional Anesthesia Meeting and Workshops includes admission to the refresher courses, parallel sessions, special sessions, plenary sessions, poster discussion sessions, poster viewing, exhibits, social programs, including a reception with exhibitors for faculty and attendees, four continental breakfasts and coffee breaks, and the meeting syllabus. Registration for the Annual Regional Anesthesia Meeting and Workshops is required for one to register for any optional programs.

The pre-registration cut-off date is March 26, 2010. Online registration is encouraged at www.asra.com.

Please note that the Meeting Syllabus will be provided to each registered attendee in flashdrive format. A printed syllabus will not be available.

Limited electrical outlets will be available during general sessions and parallel sessions for laptop usage. The syllabus will also be available online in advance of the meeting and registrants will receive a user name and password via e-mail to access the syllabus.

An additional fee will be charged for each optional Workshop and/or PBLD Session. Pre-registration is encouraged for optional meeting programs as these programs tend to reach full enrollment prior to the pre-registration cut-off date. It is recommended to make several choices for each time period of optional meeting programs. Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Refunds will be issued to individuals when optional programs are not available. Waiting lists will be established on-site at the meeting registration desk and efforts will be made to accommodate as many persons as possible in these programs.

Descriptions about each workshop will be available online at www.asra.com.

A special feature returning to this meeting is the Acute Pain Nurses Program, offered on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If interested in this program, please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

United Airlines will offer discount fares for attendees of the ASRA 35th Annual Regional Anesthesia Meeting and Workshops. Purchase your ticket online at www.united.com and receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable fares. After you link to www.united.com, enter your origin, destination and travel dates. Click on more search options. The United promo code is 585GO and is case sensitive, so please use capital letters.

Hertz will offer meeting attendees discounts of up to 20% off the applicable rental rates when reservations are made in conjunction with United Airlines reservations. The Hertz code is CV02R30006. Please go to www.hertz.com. For questions, please call Hertz at (888) 444-1074.