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Welcome to the CSA

The California Society of Anesthesiologists is a physician organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of the profession of anesthesiology, to fostering excellence through continuing medical education, and to serving as an advocate for anesthesiologists and their patients.

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CSA News

Dec 29, 2011
Gasline Volume 13, No. 8, December 2011

Nov 9, 2011
Bulletin Volume 60, No. 3

Jun 23, 2011
From the President: The Priority List

Anesthesia in the news

Jan 26, 2012
Anesthetic Management and Outcome in Patients during Endovascular Therapy for Acute Stroke

Jan 26, 2012
The Role of Perioperative High Inspired Oxygen Therapy in Reducing Surgical Site Infection: A Meta-Analysis

Jan 26, 2012
The Effects of Isoflurane and Desflurane on Cognitive Function in Humans

Jan 6, 2012
Strengthening handover communication in pediatric cardiac intensive care

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SPRING CALIFORNIA ANESTHESIA SEMINAR, APRIL 19-22, 2012

The CSA Educational Programs Division presents the Spring 2012 California Anesthesia Seminar at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel .

Experience genuine renewal at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Situated atop a 150-foot bluff, this peaceful sanctuary complements its refined elegance and graceful atmosphere with impeccable service. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, this luxury hotel in Laguna Beach has catered to the world's most discriminating guests for 27 years. Visit Continuing Medical Education for more information and to register online.

Faculty

John C .Drummond, M.D.
University of California San Diego
Samuel H. Wald, M.D.
University of California Los Angeles
Richard P. Dutton, M.D., M.B.A.
Executive Director Anesthesia Quality Institute
Lee A. Fleisher, M.D.
University of Pennsylvania
Joy Hawkins, M.D.
University of Colorado
Aman Mahajan, MD, Ph.D.
University of California Los Angeles
J. Prince Neelankavil, M.D.
University of California Los Angeles

Member Galleries

Winter Hawaiian Seminar

2012 CSA CA-3 Resident...

2011 Fall Hawaiian...

ASA Annual Meeting 2011

Reception for P. Kapur,...

CSA Online First

Nurturing the Future
by Mona Kotecha, M.D.
Michelle Au, a former anesthesiology resident, once breast-pumped in a vacant women’s locker room shower stall while eating a raw “hot pocket.” Afraid to seem “weak,” she refused to ask for...
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Member Spotlight

Michael W. Champeau, M.D.
CSA Past President (2008-2009)
ASA Alt. Director for California
Dr. Champeau has been a member of the CSA for 28 years and has served the association in many ways, including as President in 2008-2009. Read more.