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Continuing Education Credits

Duke University, certified to give continuing medical education cred-its, will give certification for 15.75 hours of CME for the 1992 SOAPmeeting. Since not all registrants desire or need the credits, it is offeredas an option at a cost of $16.00 total.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) has alsogranted 16 hours of continuing education credits. The cost for thisoption is $10, and a certificate of attendance will be given to thoseelecting to request this.

If you have not included your request on your registration form, youmay still request the credits at the meeting (SOAP registration desk).

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Details!

Take this issue of the NEWSLETTER with you on thetrip to SOAP Charleston, 1992! The important (andcomplicated!) changes in the Btjlaws will be votedupon at this meeting. We have included them inthis issue for your reference when deciding this

vital issue.

See you all inCharleston!

Inside th sue...

Abstract Books2Bylaws Changes 4

Fellowships 7

Meeting Proposals

SOAP 1995 5

Meetings 6

Opportunities 7

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For those who could not get to the meeting butdesire an abstract book, and a few have written tomake such request, please address your request to:

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Thursday, May 71400-1 700 Board of Directors Meeting1600-1900 Registration

1 730-1930 Reception: Omni Hotel

Friday, May 80700- Registration071 5- OAPEF Board of Directors Meeting0700-0800 Continental Breakfast0745-0800 Welcome, Introductions, Opening

Remarks

0800-0945 Research Papers (Gertie MarxSymposium)

0945-1015 Coffee Break

1015-1115 Fred Hehre Jr. Lecture1115-1215 Research Papers

1215-1 345 Lunch (For registrants, included inregistration)

1345-1430 "What's New in Obstetrics"1430-1500 Research Papers

1500-1 530 Coffee Break

1515-1615 Research Papers

161 5-1 715 Business Meeting

Evening:Social Event1 730- Middleton Plantation: Busses to site, tour,

Dinner & Entertainment, Bus return

Program Schedule

Saturday, May 90700-081 5 Continental Breakfast

Panel Discussion "Research inObstetric Anesthesia"

081 5-091 5 "What's New in Neonatology"0915-0945 Coffee Break0945-1 230 Research Papers

1230- Free Afternoon

Evening Social Event Annual SOAP Banquet1830-1 930 Cocktail Hour1930- Annual SOAP Banquet, Entertainment,

Dancing

Sunday, May 100700-0815 Continental Breakfast

Panel Discussion "ClinicalPotpourri"

081 5-0830 Research Papers

0845-0945 Posters Review0945-1015 Coffee Break1015-1115 "What's New in Anesthesia"111 5-1 130 Research Papers

1230 ADJOURN

Totals: 33 papers, 24 posters, 8 - 12 exhibitors, 3 reviewlectures, 2 panel discussions, & the Fred Hehre jr. Lecture!

Abstract Book Sales

Lloyd F. Redick, MDSOAP '92312 Clark Lake RoadDurham, NC 27707

Please enclose check or money order for $10.00 foreach abstract book requested, plus $3.00 postageeach (US$13.00 total).

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Dining Out In CharlestonWe hope you consider joining us for the Plantation Night at Middleton Plantation, with tour, exhibits, anddinner, and at the annual SOAP Banquet. But if not, and after the reception cocktail hour, there are manyexcellent restaurants in Charleston, and severalwithin walking distance of the hotel. Some almostcertainly require reservations, others may be foundcausally strolling the streets of the historic area.Across the river from downtown Charleston to thenorth is Shem Creek, a fishing center with severalseafood restaurants on the water and where youmay see the fishing boats come in. I doubt you willgo hungry from lack of a place to eat!Lloyd Redick, M.D.

1992 Host

OAP '92

Sightseeing And lits To See In Charleston

Because of the diversity and ready availability ofnumerous sightseeing tours, we have elected notto make arrangements for SOAP meeting atten-dees. The concierge of the hotel will be happy tohelp you, and Charleston guidebooks will hope-fully be available for you. Some of the possibilitiesare listed below:

Historic District:Guided Walking Tours (1.0-2 hours)Horse (or mule!) Carriage Tours (3/4-1.5 hours)Van Tours (45-60 minutes)otherwise: out the door of the Omni Hotel-The Battery Park: 15-20 minutes walking time.Several museum houses, art galleries within 15 minutes walkingdistance.

Shopping:Market: next block to the hotelAntique and Art shops: out the door and up to 5-6 blocks.Charles Towne Landing: site of original settlement, across Ashley

River and up river, requires bus, van, car.

Fort Sumter: accessible only by boat (4 miles), tour boat has fre-

quent departures, and includes a short harbor tour (2-4 hours)Maritime Museum: The USS Yorktown (aircraft carrier), USS Sa-vannah (first commercial nuclear powered ship), a submarineand others on display and open for walking about: across theAshley River. Bus, van or car required.Plantations: Middleton Plantation is Site of Friday evening tour,exhibitions, and dinner (optional cost to registrants).Other plantations open for touring and visitingMagnolia Planta-tion and Gardens (S & W), Dra yton Hall (S & W), and BooneHall Plantation (N)Brookgreen Gardens: a collection and display of statuary andsculpture art, largely outdoors in garden settings, is locatedabout 70 miles north of Charleston on hwy 17. (Recommendedif you have time and transportation!)Beaches: if you desire, are a short distance away!

Please! Enjoy Charleston as Anne and I have anddo!

Lloyd Redick, M.D.

1992 Host j

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Proposed Changes inMembership Categories

Proposed By/a ws

MEMBERSHIP

Active members:Any physician or scientist particularly interestedin the problems and the practice of the perinatalperiod may be enrolled as an active member ofThe Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Penna-tology (SOAP). Application is made to the secre-tary, and on acceptance by the secretary of theapplication and the receipt of the annual member-ship fee (dues), membership is commenced. Ac-five membership will be maintained as long asannual membership fees are paid. Membershipwill be terminated on request of the member or ifdues become more than 11 months in arrears, andmay be reinstated on receipt of dues.

Only active members may vote and hold officeand are entitled to benefits of membership inSOAP as determined by the Board of Directorsand the membership.

Associate members:A scientist with interest and/or expertise in prob-lems of the perinatal period may apply to or beinvited by the Board of Directors to be an Associ-ate member. Associate members may not vote orhold office in the society, but may actively partici-pate in other aspects of the society. Benefits anddues will be equivalent to active membership.

Retired members:A physician who has been an active member forat least 1 year may be granted retired membershipstatus if they have retired from active practice.Dues and benefits shall be equivalent to activemembership.

Honorary members:Honorary membership may be bestowed on anindividual by action of the Board of Directors and

approval by the membership at an annual meet-ing. Dues may be waived for these members, andactive membership benefits provided as deter-mined by the Board of Directors.

Voting Members:Voting membership is restricted to active mem-bers who have been previously accepted and havepaid the annual membership fees, and who are inattendance at a business meeting of the society.

MEMBERSHIP FEES:Membership fees or dues shall be recommendedby the Board of Directors for the succeeding cal-endar year and must be approved by majorityvote of the membership at the annual meeting.Such fees should cover the costs of maintainingmembership applications and files, correspon-dence, the SOAP NEWSLETTER, Directory, othercosts of administration, and member benefits ofthe Society as determined by the Board of Direc-tors or voting membership. Dues in arrears formore than 11 months shall result in removal frommembership and loss of benefits. Reinstatementmay be achieved on receipt of current member-ship fees.

EFFECTIVE DATE:These changes in the Bylaws of The Society forObstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology shall takeeffect on January 1 of the calendar year followingacceptance by the voting membership at an an-nual meeting.

Submitted 10 March 1992

Lloyd F. Redick, M.D.

First Vice-President and Host, SOAP 1992

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sMeeting rÒpòsals - SOAP 1995

Vanderbilt Obstetric Anesthesia Group

Invites all SOAP members to OPRYLAND HOTEL,NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE MAY 11-20, 1995. Themeeting will be hosted by Dr. Joim Downing.

Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee. It has apopulation of over one million and boasts the Grand01e Opry; The Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson;Cheekwood; Belle Meade Mansion and many otherhistoric sites. The average Nashville temperature inMay is 68 fahrenheit. Nashville is an American Air-line hub city, making access to our city a breeze.

Opryland USA is a leading North American conven-tion center recognized in the hotel industry as oneof the most diverse and creative entertainment,broadcasting, and hospitality entities in the world.Nashville is an American Airline hub city, makingaccess to our city a breeze.

Opryland USA is a leading North American conven-tion center recognized in the hotel industry as oneof the most diverse and creative entertainment,broadcasting, and hospitality entities in the world.Opryland Hotel boasts 1,891 deluxe rooms, mostoverlooking the spectacular CASCADES, a two anda half acre water garden set in a beautiful nineteenthcentury Victorian style conservatory. There is alsoan Opryland Fitness Center, Springhouse Golf Club,swimming poois and tennis courts. Current roomrates are $128 single, $142 double.

SOAP Nashville, 1995 offers a wide spectrum ofmusic and cultural events. There is something foreveryone in Nashville; the Grand 01e Opry, theGeneral Jackson Showboat, and the magnificentOpryland theme park with its rides and attractionsfor all ages. Nashville is MUSIC CITY USA, whereone can hear country music, jazz, blue grass, pop,and rock at various clubs throughout the city. His-toric sites such as the Hermitage, home of PresidentAndrew Jackson; the Cheekwood Mansion, site ofthe Tennessee Botanical Garden and art gallery; andBelle Meade Mansion, and antebellum showplace,beckon your attention. The beautiful Vanderbiltcampus and Medical Center invite you to visit dur-ing your sojourn in Nashville.

ANNUAL MEETING

A brief proposed itinerary for SOAP NASHVILLE1995:

Wednesday, May 17: Preliminary meetingsThursday, May 18: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - morningrun and/or aerobics classContinental breakfast8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - SOAP meeting/lunch at Opry-land7:00 p.m. - General Jackson cruise with dinner andshowFriday, May 19: 6:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. - morning runand/or aerobics callContinental breakfast8:00 am. -1:00p.m. - SOAP meeting/lunch at Opry-land1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 2K, 5K walk/run in OprylandParkTennis tournamentGolf tournamentTour to the Hermitage, (home of President AndrewJackson)7:00 p.m. - Banquet, entertainment, dancing

Saturday, May 20: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 am. - morning runand/or aerobics classContinental breakfast8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - SOAP meeting1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - luncheon tour to CheekwoodMansion, Tennessee Botanical Garden and art gal-lery.Tickets available for Grand Oie Opry

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SEPTEMBER 2- 9, 1992 - (WEDNESDAY-WEDNESDAY)

OAA-SOAP - in association with the Faculty 01Anoeslhetlts The Royal College at Surgeons of ireland

This meeting is being held in TrInity College, Dublin. Ireland,celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Its foundation In l5fl.

The Scientific Program will include the latest information onresearch in obstetrics anesthesia.

For information contact:Lloyd F. Redick, M.D.Duke University Medical CenterDepartment of AnesthesiologyBox 3094Durham, NC 27710

Free color brochure. . please contact:\875 PROViDENCE HIGHWAY. DEcHAM, MA 021126-6866Boston (617) 326-7800 - USA l-81X1-972-7777

CANADA I-8.00-554-0707 - (st.relon 4300 - FAX (617) 326-2921

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September 12, 1992

The High-Risk Patient: Update for the OccasionalObstetric and Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist

A one-day meeting designed for the general

anesthesiologist who practices someobstetric and cardiovascular

anesthesia emphasizing commonclinical problems and medical/legalissues.

For information, please call:Dr. Richard Rottman

(310) 855-3080

PALM SPRINGS, CA.

September 22-25, 1992 (Tuesday-Friday)

5thEuropean Congress of Allied Specialists in

Maternal and Neonatal CareBudapest, Hungary

iS. Crawford initiated the establishment of a EuropeanForum for Obstetric Anaesthetists andAllied Specialists thirteen years ago.The tremendous changes throughout

Europe should make this the first fully"European" Congress. We cordiallyinvite therefore all our colleaguesinvolved in maternal and neonatalcare to come to Budapest. In additionto the scientific meeting, Budapest -

the capital of Hungary, a city of greattradition and beauty - offers richcultural programs as well asrecreation in its spas, restaurants with

excellent cuisine and famousHungarian wines.

Official language of the conference: EnglishFor additional information please contact:Congress Secretariat:

j. Karovits, M.D., Ph.D.,Postgr. Med. School,Dept. of Anaesthesiology,

Budapest, Pf. 112H - 1389 HUNGARYFax: 36-1-188-7680

Tx.: 22-5986

May 5-8, 1993(Wednesday - Saturday)

SOAP 1993Plan on attending the pre-SOAP meeting

The Compromised Fetus: Medical andLegal Issues

May 3-4, 1993(Monday - Tuesday)

Riddle: What do palm trees, blue skies, sunshine,scientific sessions, golf, tennis, swimming pools, a"fun run", and pregnant women have in common?

Answer-Next NEWSLETTER!

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portunitieí Fellowship Updates"

As a service to SOAP members, advertisements for availablepositions will be printed free of charge as space permits. Adswill be deleted after they have been published in four con-secutive issues (one year). Advertisers are requested to notifyus as soon as the positions are filled. Address all correspon-dence to Office of the Editors, SOAP NEWSLETTER, Depart-ment of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6550Fannin, Suite 1003, Houston, Texas 77030.

Houston - The Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor Col-lege of Medicine is currently interviewing applicants to joinan innovative group of obstetric anesthesiology faculty. Mini-mum requirements are certification by the ABA (or eligibilityif a recent graduate) and advanced subspecialty training orcompletion of a fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology. Appli-cants must also be licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas.New hospital facilities make state-of-the-art obstetric andneonatal surgical anesthesia services available for 8,000-10,000 cases per year.

Respond with curriculum vite to: Maya S. Suresh, M.D.,Associate Professor and Director of Obstetric Anesthesia,Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine,6550 Fannin, Suite 1003, Houston, Texas 77030

Washington, DC - Director of OB Anesthesia. BC/BE withadministrative experience.

Send CV to search committee, Office of the Medical Staff,Columbia Hospital For Women, 2425 L Street NW, Washing-ton, DC 20037

Arturo C. Uy, M.D.Director of AnesthesiaColumbia Hospital For Women Medical Center

Inside the Next Issue ofthe SOAP NEWSLETTER

Proposed changes in theAmerican Heart AssociationsACLS guidelines for pregnantpatientsHighlights of the 1992 AnnualMeeting in Charleston, SC.

Houston, TX -The Department of Anesthesiology,Baylor College of Medicine, is offer-

ing a one-year fellowship (CA-4, PGY-5) inObstetric Anesthesia with emphasis in clinical,academic, and research activities. The experi-ence offers superb opportunity for clinical re-search activities in a high-risk obstetrical unitwith 10,000 deliveries annually. Opportunitiesfor laboratory/animal research are available. In-terested persons should contact:Maya S. Suresh, M.D.

Director, Obstetric Anesthesia

Department of Anesthesiology

Baylor College of Medicine

6550 Fannin, Suite 1003

Houston, TX 77030

Iowa-The Department of Anesthesia of the Uni-versity of Iowa offers a PGY-5 year in ob-

stetric anesthesia research. This research fellow-ship provides the qualified candidate with anopportunity to use the chronically instrumentedpregnant sheep and guinea pig models for thestudy of maternal-fetal physiology and pharma-cology. The name and address of the programdirector is as follows:David H. Chestnut, M.D.

Department of Anesthesia

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Iowa City, Iowa 52242

Maryland-Our program at the PGY-5 level offersflexible scheduling and adapts to the

fellow's interests and needs in clinical care of thehigh-risk parturient, clinical and laboratory re-search.

For more information contact:

Andrew M. Malinow, M.D.

Chief, Section of Obstetric Anesthesia

University of Maryland

22 South Greene Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

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