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This anesthesiology CME program is a tool for lifelong learning. The ACE Program is designed to prepare you for Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) and written recertification examinations.
MOCA is a 10-year process consisting of lifelong learning and self-assessment, ongoing assessment of professional standing, periodic assessments of practice performance and passing an examination of current knowledge. The ACE Program fulfills the requirements for lifelong learning and self-assessment as defined by the ABA.
There are currently no other CME programs available that allow participants to assess areas of strength and weakness in accepted anesthesiology knowledge or to target ongoing education in these areas. ASA’s Self-Education and Evaluation (SEE) Program is an excellent tool for keeping up with “emerging knowledge” on the latest research and technology, but ACE goes to the core knowledge of the specialty.
The ACE Program is available online, or as a booklet or CD-ROM. The format consists of two issues, one each in April and October. Each issue of ACE includes 100 questions in a format similar to that used on the recertification examination. In addition to the correct answers, each item includes an extensive discussion of the rationale for each answer and references for further study. Subscribers complete the program at their own pace and return the answer sheet for confidential scoring to receive CME credit.
ASA is approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. ASA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 60 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM per issue. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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This on line viewing program presents the cases discussed during the PBLD Program at the 2008 ASA Annual Meeting. For educational purposes, it allows the learner to read each case and its objectives, review the model discussions and references, and then embark upon an individual study program to identify and solve the problems posed in each case.
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This brochure gives patients seven benefits of quitting smoking before surgery and how to get help through Tobacco Quit Lines. (1-800-QUIT-NOW).
Preview this brochure through this link.
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This practice advisory was written by the ASA Task Force on Operating Room Fires and was approved by the House of Delegates on October 17, 2007. The purposes of this advisory are to identify the situations conductive to fire, prevent the occurrence of OR fires, reduce adverse outcomes associated with OR fires and identify the elements of a fire response protocol. These guidelines were published in Anesthesiology in May 2008.
Download a pdf version through this link.
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1-800-QUIT-NOW is a free service offered to help people stop smoking. When a patient calls, a quit coach works to develop a personalized plan and provide information that will help them quit tobacco. This is a handy credit card size to carry in a wallet.
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This brochure describes how anesthesiologists can quickly and easily help patients get connected with resources that can help them stop smoking. Click here to access Medicare coding
Preview this brochure through this link.
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Use this convenient stand to display Be Smoke-Free for Surgery Brochures along with Quit Line Cards at surgical centers, hospital admissions, reception, waiting areas, any place that patients may congregate.
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The 2008 CROSSWALK® is available on CD-ROM for both Windows and Macintosh systems in ASCII format to use with any software program that allows the import of an ASCII file. The CD-ROM contains only data files. They are not programs or automated relative value coders. Check with your data processing professional to ensure compatibility with your software. Includes a hard copy of the CROSSWALK®.
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The Stop Smoking Starter Kit includes the following items:
- 10 Why should I recommend that my patients quit smoking for surgery? - Provider Brochures
- 25 Be Smoke-Free for Surgery - Patient Brochures
- 25 1-800-QUIT-NOW Cards
- 1 Patient Brochure and Quit Line Card Display Stand
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The Reverse CROSSWALK® starts with the anesthesia code and cross
references to the procedure code.
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A book based on functional and anatomical systems, including five-digit CPT anesthesia codes.
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New reference resource on ambulatory surgery centers. Overviews the explosive growth of ASCs, and how anesthesiologists can best practice in them. 254 pages. 12 chapters plus 9 appendices. Numerous sample documents and practice pointers. Written by Judy Semo, JD under the auspices of the ASA Practice Management Committee.
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The RVG is available on CD-ROM for both Windows and Macintosh systems in ASCII format to use with any software program that allows the import of an ASCII file. The CD-ROM contains only data files. They are not programs or automated relative value coders. Check with your data processing professional to ensure compatibility with your software. Contains commonly used ICD-9 codes, also available in the printed version.
Includes a hard copy of the Relative Value Guide ® booklet.
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This 2008 edition of the ASA CROSSWALK® provides the CPT® anesthesia code (00100-01999) that most specifically describes the anesthesia service, when required, for a particular diagnostic or therapeutic CPT procedure code. Alternate anesthesia codes are offered for instances where other factors influence code choice. These anesthesia codes are identical to those listed separately in the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Relative Value Guide™ (RVG). The determination of anesthesia CPT code base unit value and the appropriate use of time units are defined in the ASA RVG. The 2008 CROSSWALK ® is to be used in conjunction with the 2008 AMA CPT-4 publication and the 2008 ASA RVG™. Exclusive use of the CROSSWALK® without referencing the AMA CPT-4 and ASA RVG™ publications may result in incorrect coding. These publications are updated annually; anesthesiologists should always use the current editions.”
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(Includes CROSSWALK ® CD-ROM & Booklet, Reverse Crosswalk ® CD-ROM, and Relative Value Guide ®CD-ROM & Booklet
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While Supplies Last!!!
Back issue of ACE 2007 Volume A. Does not carry CME credit. Valuable compendium of classic clinical knowledge. Portable paper versions only.
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The SEE Program is a continuing medical education program providing up to 60 hours of category 1 credit. It is comprised of two issues, each with 100 multiple-choice questions. Questions for the 2008 program are based on articles appearing in 2007 anesthesiology journals, other selected peer-reviewed journals and the 2006 Annual Refresher Course Lectures book. All questions in the SEE Program are indexed by the American Board of Anesthesiology/ASA In-Training Content Outline to facilitate general and special topic area review.
ASA is approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. ASA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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While Supplies Last!!!
Back issues of SEE. Does not carry CME credit. Valuable compendium of emerging clinical knowledge. Portable paper versions only.
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While Supplies Last!!!
Back issues of ACE 2006 Volumes A and B. Does not carry CME credit. Valuable compendium of classic clinical knowledge. Portable paper versions only.
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While Supplies Last!!!
Back issues of ACE 2005 Volumes A and B. Does not carry CME credit. Valuable compendium of classic clinical knowledge. Portable paper versions only.
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Learn more about anesthesia awareness with this short DVD.
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(Fourth Edition)
The updated title of this new fourth edition reflects the expanding role of new drugs and techniques to manage the use of blood and blood components.
This product is available as a downloadable purchase only. After completing your purchase, you will receive an email containing a link to the document. You may also download a pdf version through this link .
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First approved in October 1998, the newly revised guidelines address the latest evidence-based recommendations for perianesthetic evaluation, fasting in the obstetric patient, anesthetic choices for labor, removal of retained placenta, anesthetic choices for cesarean delivery, postpartum tubal ligation and management of complications. In press, Anesthesiology, 2006.
Download pdf version through this link.
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