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O A S I S

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

What OAS Members Wear to Work

Employment Opportunities

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

What OAS Members Wear to Work

Employment Opportunities

Gary D. Cass MD

OASIS Newsletter

Gary D. Cass MD

OPHTHALMIC ANESTHESIA SOCIETY IN-SIGHT • SUMMER 2007 NEWSLETTER• Page 1 | 2 | 3

Tampa Eye and Specialty Surgery Center
4302 N. Gomez Ave
Tampa FL 33607

I am encouraged by the enthusiasm of the OAS membership! After speaking to many of you in Chicago and reading the evaluations of the recent meeting, I appreciate greatly the guidance in preparing for the September 2008 meeting. I plan to follow your suggestions!

An ambitious curriculum is envisioned. Lectures on internal medicine updates for both anesthesia providers and ophthalmologists are planned. Topics may include an ACLS/PALS update, a talk on pacemakers and defibrillators, and management of various perioperative medical issues such as management of the diabetic and management of anticoagulation therapy. Talks on ophthalmology for anesthesia providers are also intended. In addition to general ophthalmologic concerns, sub-specialty topics such as occuloplastics, retinal and pediatric ophthalmology topics may be discussed. Anesthesiology for the ophthalmologist is another section that will be presented, possibly discussing topics such as airway management, sedation, NPO status, and some newer pharmacology. A section on the business of ophthalmic anesthesia will also be presented discussing topics such as the high-volume practice, accreditation, regulatory and reimbursement issues. Finally, clinical case discussions and “how to” workshops on peri- and retrobulbar blocks, sub-Tenon’s technique, and topical anesthesia are also planned.

I want to thank all those who attended our 21st Annual Scientific Meeting for all their suggestions. This is your meeting and your organization. I hope you continue to give us feedback. Please continue to participate in our newsletter OASIS. I also want to encourage you to let your colleagues know about our organization and urge them to join.

See you in Chicago!

Gary D. Cass MD

Attendees at this year's Annual Meeting in Chicago were asked to complete an informal survey. You may find the results interesting. We asked:

How are you typically attired when leaving from home for work?

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Flying Eye Hospital
ORBIS International

Nearly 37 million people worldwide are blind, and 28 million of them do not need to be. As a nonprofit organization, ORBIS International strives to eliminate avoidable blindness and restore sight in the developing world, where 90% of the world’s blind live. ORBIS is a founding member of Vision 2020, a global initiative led by the World Health Organization and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, which aims to end avoidable blindness by the year 2020.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the ORBIS team as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) on its unique Flying Eye Hospital, a DC-10 wide-body aircraft converted into an innovative teaching facility and ophthalmic surgical center. The ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital and its international medical team have conducted treatment and training programs in more than 70 countries since 1982. Many of the world’s leading surgeons donate their time to perform surgery and teach aboard the aircraft, in programs specifically designed to suit the needs of host countries.

ORBIS International is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to be responsible for administering anesthesia to patients and teaching anesthesia practices and protocols to other health care professionals who participate in the Flying Eye Hospital programs. For this opportunity, we are seeking an experienced CRNA (minimum 4 years) who is a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and has a current RN license and Nurse Anesthetist certification. The ability to interact with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and to work effectively in a team-driven environment is a must. The candidate must have a willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 75% of the time, and excellent communications skills.

For further information, visit our website at www.orbis.org. To apply, forward your resume to CRNA@ORBIS.org.

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