MHAUS Newsletter, MHAUS December 2009
In this issue:

MHAUS Honors Award Recipients At Annual Recognition Reception

MHAUS is pleased to announce the award recipients honored at its Recognition Reception in New Orleans during the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) meeting.

 

The Daniel Massik Award, given to the primary author of the best manuscript concerning malignant hyperthermia, was presented to Nwamaka Pamela Nnamani, Department of Anesthesiology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, for the paper "Babies in Distress: Malignant Hyperthermia in Infancy Explored."

 

The Hotline Partnership Award, given to highlight the partnership between a Hotline Consultant and a Medical Professional contacting the MH Hotline for help, was presented to four co-recipients: Margaret Weglinski, MD, MH Hotline Consultant for 12 years, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Amita Singwi, MD, Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada; Charles Watson, MD, MH Hotline Consultant for 19 years, Chair Anesthesia Department, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut; and Edward A. Eisler, MD, Chairman Department of Anesthesiology, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California.

 

The Outstanding Dedication to MHAUS Award was presented to Joseph Tobin, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Andrew Herlich, MD, Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 

Dr. Tobin was recognized for his leadership in promoting the development of the MH Muscle Biopsy video.  Dr. Herlich was recognized for his outstanding support of the North American MH Registry of MHAUS.

Back to top

 

"A Patient Safety Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care" On Sale Now

The Joint Commission publication, "A Patient Safety Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care," is now on sale at http://www.jcrinc.com/Books-and-E-books/A-Patient-Safety-Handbook-for-Ambulatory-Health-Care/1776/

 

The book includes a case study on how the MHAUS MH Procedure Manual is used by an ASC.  Dianne Daugherty, MHAUS Executive Director, worked closely with representatives of The Joint Commission throughout the summer to provide information specific to MH.

 

“This was a great opportunity to get the word out about MH through a well respected and very recognized organization,” Daugherty said.

 

The mission of The Joint Commission is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations.

 

You can learn more about The Joint Commission and access resources at http://www.jointcommission.org/

Back to top

 

2010 MHAUS Scientific Conference, April 23-24

The 2010 MHAUS Scientific Conference is scheduled for April 23-24 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).  Join MHAUS and other MH experts to expand your knowledge in the world of MH.  Registration fee for medical professionals is $150.00.  There is no cost for medical students and residents.  For session topics and submission of abstract guidelines, visit http://medical.mhaus.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Content.Display/PagePK/SaveTheDate.cfm

Back to top

 

Special Promotion For New & Renewing Members

Receive the In-Service Kit for half price as a new or renewing member of MHAUS.  The In-Service Kit includes a presentation on MH recognition and management, information relating to suggested dantrolene mixing, patient safety, risk management material, and mock drill to reinforce the quick response time necessary in an MH event.

 

The kit also includes a test booklet offering one CEU upon successful completion until December 31, 2009.  After that date you will receive a Course Completion Certificate.

 

To learn more, visit http://medical.mhaus.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/eShop.ItemGroupDetail/ItemGroupPK/B7675446-3048-709E-5ABC3671C7BBB528.cfm

Back to top

 

What MHAUS Did At This Year's Annual ASA Meeting In New Orleans

Each October thousands of anesthesiologists gather together for five days under the auspices of the American Society of Anesthesiologists for an annual comprehensive meeting on issues related to anesthesiology. The meeting consists of scientific presentations, commercial exhibits, and discussions of political and organizational issues related to the specialty. 

 

Since 1982 MHAUS has been exhibiting at the meeting, introducing new educational information and learning from those attending the meeting about their experiences with MH and how MHAUS can further assist them in managing MH patients. 

 

For at least the past 15 years, we also have an informal reception at the meeting where we can meet our supporters and acknowledge the contributions of physicians, nurses and lay people to furthering the goals of MHAUS. 

 

To read the remainder of the MHAUS President's Blog, visit http://www.mhaus.org/presidentsblog/post.cfm/what-we-did-at-the-annual-meeting-of-the-american-society-of-anesthesiologists-in

 

Also, look for a review of the MH-related abstracts presented at the ASA in the upcoming issue of The Communicator.

 

Back to top

 

New Website For Dantrium IV

Looking for international distributor information for Dantrium IV and Dantrium Capsules?  Visit the new Dantrium IV website at http://www.dantriumiv.com/ for contact information in the United States, Canada, Chile, Israel, Australia/New Zealand, and the rest of the world.

Back to top