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Joint Statement
Contact:
Christopher Bettin
847-692-7050, ext. 3043
Email: cbettin@aana.com
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For Immediate Release
May 5, 2004
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists have developed the enclosed brief Joint Statement Regarding Propofol Administration in response to numerous requests for our positions on this patient safety issue. In addition to this joint statement, both of our organizations have additional patient safety and sedation information available on their respective web sites or through their national offices.
We are sending this letter and the enclosed joint statement to make you aware of the patient safety issues related to the use of propofol for sedation by unqualified individuals and to hopefully provide information that will assist all of us in providing the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions regarding this joint statement or issues of anesthesia patient safety, please do not hesitate to visit our web sites or to contact either of our organizations directly.
Sincerely,
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Roger W. Litwiller, MD
ASA President |
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Tom L. McKibban, CRNA, MS
AANA President
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Joint Statement
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