SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2023
March 30 - April 2, 2023

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Texas Children's Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Texas Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked among the nation’s top 2 children’s hospitals for 2022-23 by U.S News & World Report and is the largest children’s hospital system in the nation.  The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine currently employs over 95 Pediatric Anesthesiologists and many of whom have additional training and board certifications in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric CV Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, or Pain Medicine. Completing more than 50,000 anesthetics annually in more than 70 anesthetizing locations, the demand for our ever-growing service is on the rise.  Recruitment efforts for additional Pediatric Anesthesiology physician faculty are underway to support significant growth in the TCH system, including in Houston, and our newest North Austin Campus location. We are a team of talented, highly motivated individuals, all with ACGME Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship training and Pediatric Anesthesiology Board Certification that is continuing to grow.  Our Department offers additional fellowship training in the newly ACGME accredited Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesiology fellowship. Faculty are employed by Baylor College of Medicine, have academic appointments in the Department of Anesthesiology at TCH, and report up through the Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at TCH. We pride ourselves on the ample opportunities for academic development that are available, as well as being a program that leads efforts advancing health care through innovative collaboration in care, education and research. Texas Children’s Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is dedicated to treating children of all ages by providing state of the art, highest quality anesthetic care before, during and after surgery.

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Dell Children's Medical Center

The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease is a clinical partnership between Dell Children's Medical Center and UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. Our mission is to redesign the care of patients and families with congenital heart disease by developing a model system of health delivery that is integrated, holistic, patient-centered, value-oriented and technology-driven.

Our Pediatric Anesthesiology team is a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, CRNAs, and anesthesia technicians, all of whom work together to ensure that our patients receive the appropriate level of care and supervision in the safest manner possible.

What starts here, changes the world!

 

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Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that stands as one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the United States. Established in 1883, Cincinnati Childrens serves patients from all 50 U.S. states and 29 other countries and is an internationally recognized leader in improving child health and transforming delivers of care through research, education, and innovation. With more than 17,000 employees, faculty, residents and fellows, the medical center is consistently ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation, and this past year it earned the number three spot in the prestigious U.S. News & world Report’s 2022-2023 Honor Roll.

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Children's Mercy Kansas City

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in ten specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas, our faculty of nearly 800 pediatric specialists and researchers are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.

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Medtronic, Inc.

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

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Nemours Children's Health

Making Every Child’s World a Place to Thrive

Nemours Children’s Health is one of the largest and most geographically disbursed health systems in the U.S. with a sole focus on the well-being of children. Our unique system of pediatric care, research and education is redefining the meaning of “health” and the role that a health system plays in supporting families and communities well beyond medicine.

With two free-standing children’s hospitals and a network of nearly 80 primary and specialty care practices across five states, we see to transform the health of children by adopting a holistic health model that utilizes innovative, safe and high-quality care, while also caring for the health of the whole child beyond medicine. Nemours also powers the worlds most-visited website for information on the health of children and teens, KidsHealth.org.

Today, we employ 8,600 associates across four states, representing: 

• Pediatric physician specialists & nurses

• Community health workers

• Biomedical researchers

• Educators

• Data scientists

• Programmers & developers

• Policy analysts

• Advocates 

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Phoenix Children's
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is Arizona’s only children’s hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals. Phoenix Children's provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, Phoenix Children’s provides care across more than 75 pediatric specialties. The Hospital is poised for continued growth in quality patient care, research and medical education.
 
Every day our clinical, professional and support staff work collaboratively to deliver on our mission to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families. They embrace the challenges of providing compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care to the most complex patients in the region. Phoenix Children’s employees enjoy unprecedented growth opportunities, excellent salaries and outstanding benefits that allow them to build their careers in clinical and non-clinical fields, amplify the culture of the Hospital and help achieve the vision of becoming a world-class medical institution dedicated to the highest standards in children’s health care.
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VERO BIOTECH

VERO Biotech Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia focused on saving lives, alleviating suffering, and improving health economics in the neonatal intensive care and the acute care hospital communities.  Our mission is to improve the lives of patients by developing innovative technologies for inhaled nitric oxide delivery in the acute care hospital setting and beyond, wherever nitric oxide treatment is needed.  We strive to exceed customer expectations in terms of safety, efficacy, and value by focusing on the science, development, and commercialization of our innovations.

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American Academy of Pediatrics

The AAP is an organization of 67,000 pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists (including pediatric anesthesiologists) dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine is the AAP’s expert resource on pediatric anesthesia care and pain management, developing policies and recommendations, providing education for pediatric providers, and working with SPA and the ASA to support national issues of attention within the field.

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American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

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American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

At the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), we take pride in our dedication to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and to improve patient care. Since 1905, our achievements have played an important role in American medicine and we’ve acted as an advocate for all patients who require anesthesia or relief from pain. We provide outstanding education, research and scientific knowledge to physician anesthesiologists and care team members.

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Arkansas Children's Hospital

ABOUT ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S
Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health. Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is a 336-bed, Magnet-recognized facility in Little Rock operating the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center; the state's only burn center; the state's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; the state's only pediatric intensive care unit; the state’s only pediatric surgery program with Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS); the state’s only magnetoencephalography (MEG) system for neurosurgical planning and cutting-edge research; and the state's only nationally recognized pediatric transport program. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric specialties (2022—2023): Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology.  Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW), the first and only pediatric hospital in the Northwest Arkansas region, is a level IV pediatric trauma center. ACNW operates a 24-bed inpatient unit; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and Northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department, equipped with 30 exam rooms. Generous philanthropic and volunteer engagement has sustained Arkansas Children's since it began as an orphanage in 1912, and today ensures the system can deliver on its promise of unprecedented child health. To learn more, visit archildrens.org.

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Blink Device Company

Makers of TwitchView, the only clinically validated quantitative neuromuscular monitor for infant, adult and pediatric patients. TwitchView utilizes electromyography (EMG) to reliably guide management and antagonism of neuromuscular blockade to prevent postoperative residual neuromuscular blockade.

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Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers

Blue Cloud is a mission driven company, passionate about kids, safe anesthesia, great dentistry, and making affordable care accessible to everyone. We are the largest pediatric surgery center company in the country, and we're growing!

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Driscoll Children's Hospital - - Corpus Christi, TX

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 191-bed pediatric tertiary care center with more than 30 medical and surgical specialties offering care throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo.

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Edwards Lifesciences

For more than 50 years, Edwards Lifesciences has been helping you make proactive clinical decisions and advance the care of surgical and acutely ill patients across the continuum of care.  Through ongoing collaboration with clinicians, providing continuous education, and our dedication to purposeful innovation, Edwards continues to develop smart hemodynamic management solutions that enable proactive decision support.

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EPIMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Epimed is a development, design, manufacturing and distribution company focusing on standard and unique solutions for physicians with an emphasis on outcomes and safety. We have been creating specialty devices in Regional Anesthesia and Pain for over 40 years.

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GE HealthCare

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services and data analytics to make clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier.

Serving patients and providers for more than 100 years, GE HealthCare is advancing connected and compassionate care, while simplifying the patient’s journey across the care pathway. Together, we’re creating a world where healthcare has no limits. Learn more at www.gehealthcare.com.

 

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Geisinger

For over a century, Geisinger has provided cutting-edge medical care to our friends and neighbors in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. From Level I and II trauma centers to critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery clinics, we treat a variety of cases including transplants, pediatrics, cardiac, and more.

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Getinge

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 10,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

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Hayes Locums

Hayes Locums is an award-winning healthcare staffing company focused on providing quality matches for quality patient care. We view ourselves as more than recruiters. We serve as a fully functioning support system for our providers: finding assignments where you can thrive, and consulting with you through each step of the process.  

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IDMED

IDMED develops and markets innovative medical devices in the fields of anesthesia and intensive care. Our products are used worldwide in the areas of neuromuscular blockade monitoring and pupillometry. We develop products in collaboration with healthcare professionals. Innovation, reliability and relevance are the core qualities of our devices. We put our technical knowledge to the service of an improved everyday clinical practice.

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IRadimed Corporation

The value of Non-Magnetic patient care products may not be readily apparent until an adverse event occurs. IRadimed is the world’s first and only provider of Non-Magnetic IV Infusion Pumps and Non-Magnetic Multi-Parameter Patient Monitors designed specifically for MRI use. Critical patients can now get connected to the IRadimed MRI Patient Monitor and IRadimed MRI Infusion Pump at their ICU bedside, anesthesia induction room or MRI table. The monitor and pump easily attach to the patient’s bed allowing a single staff member to transport the patient to MRI. Having the patient arrive already connected to their MRI patient care devices eliminates projectile risks, reduces operating costs, and introduces the same patient bedside practices to the MRI that are common throughout the rest of the hospital.

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KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America Inc.

The C-MAC® HD airway management platform from KARL STORZ is the first “true HD” video laryngoscope, offering the widest range of airway devices in the pediatric and neonatal sector—and all can be exchanged within seconds. Our popular flexible intubation video endoscopes and video laryngoscopes are available in both reusable and single-use versions. Learn more at karlstorznetwork1.com.

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LifeLinc Anesthesia

LifeLinc provides medical facilities nationwide with comprehensive, patient-centered anesthesia management solutions. We understand the importance of relationships, high quality team members and the business of anesthesia management, which gives us the expertise to exceed the expectations of both clinicians and administrators.

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Mediplus

Capnomask™ is a medium concentration oxygen mask for EtCO monitoring. It was designed alongside clinicians to enable rapid and accurate detection of EtCO and enhance patient safety.

The high-performance Capnomask™ is impregnated with a subtle vanilla scent to help reduce post-operative nausea and vomiting.  Available in Adult, Ophthalmic and Pediatric sizes

Through medical device innovation we improve patient care. We do so by working with global health care professionals to develop new and innovative, patient centric, medical devices that benefit patients and health providers.

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Mindray

Spanning anesthesia delivery, patient monitoring, and ultrasound, Mindray empowers healthcare professionals through innovative, high-value solutions that help create the next generation of lifesaving tools. Mindray is more than just products and services; we believe in solutions that address your biggest perioperative challenges, such as patient safety, improved patient outcomes, and streamlined workflow in the Operating Room. We recognize the human side of healthcare and your role in providing best-in-class patient care, which is why we create products suited to your clinical needs in this environment. For more information, please visit www.mindray.com.

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Ochsner Health

Ranked #1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report in 2022-23, Ochsner Hospital for Children was also recognized as a national leader in the new rankings in three specialties: Pediatric Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery, and Pediatric Orthopedics. Ochsner Hospital for Children continues to be a top destination for pediatric care in the region through an unwavering commitment to always putting patients first.

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Orlando Health

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has provided experienced, compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida

for more than 30 years. Led by world-renowned doctors, and together with dedicated specialists and caregivers, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer offers a wide range of advanced pediatric services in an environment built just for kids.

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PAJUNK Medical Systems

PAJUNK® provides regional anesthesia and pain management solutions for hospitals and surgery centers. We’ve created innovative products for neuraxial, single shot, continuous nerve block, and chronic pain procedures. that have unique technical features that simplify the daily challenges for Regional Anesthesiologists and Pain Specialists. If you don’t get a chance to connect with us during the show, we’re available at info@pajunk-usa.com or (888) 972-5865. Learn more about our product innovations at www.pajunkusa.com.

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Safersonic

Discover The Cover and Say Goodbye to Disgusting Ultrasound Transducers. Ultrasound is vital to the success of your Practice and Safersonic helps you keep your practice running by protecting the EXPENSIVE ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT, while UPGRADING your PATIENT’S CLINICAL EXPERIENCE!  Safersonic manufactures a family of sterile ultrasound transducer covers designed especially for your clinical practice including the only 1-foot long cover which is ideal or many injection procedures.  Available in additional lengths for different applications.  Fits all transducers including wireless.    Reduce Inventory. SAVE TIME AND MONEY!  PREVENT TRANSDUCER DAMAGE FROM CLEANING!  Now available with SaferGel, our preservative free coupling agent in an easy to use tube.  

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Senzime

Senzime offers real-time monitoring of neuromuscular and respiratory functions. The TetraGraph is a quantitative train of four (TOF) monitor that uses EMG technology to reliabily guide paralytic management. Our TetraSens Pediatric sensor is FDA approved down to 1-month of age, allowing for precise neuromuscular monitoring of even the smallest patients. The ExSpiron is a non-invasive respiratory volume monitor approved down to 8kg. 

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SmartTots

SmartTots works with international stakeholders to address the scientific and clinical gaps regarding the safe use of anesthetics and sedatives in children.  Our goal is to coordinate, fund and disseminate research with the goal of ensuring safe surgery for the millions of infants and young children who undergo anesthesia and/or sedation each year.

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Smileyscope

Smileyscope is a digital health company that utalizes virtual reality "VR" to help patients manage pain and anxiety during common medical procedures like vaccinations and IV insertion. 

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US Anesthesia Partners, Inc

US Anesthesia Partners (USAP) is a network of physician-owned-and-led local anesthesia practices backed by nationwide support. Our physicians remain at the helm of their practices supported by structured leadership development, proprietary OR staffing and utilization tools, and localized business experts. The focus stays on providing top-quality anesthesia care with advantages like superior operational infrastructure, advanced quality data, and a streamlined patient experience. Build your career with the team that offers flexibility and the ability to choose your lifestyle.

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VCU HealthSystem

VCU Health/MCV Physicians is a dynamic academic health system located in Richmond, VA.  With over 19 clinical and research departments, we continue to grow and expand our healthcare reach throughout Virginia.  We seek to improve the quality of life for our patients and physicians, and, through quality clinical recruitment efforts, we enhance a healthy work environment! We invite you to explore joining our ever-growing team and become a part of the future of healthcare!

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