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ASA 2008 Annual Meeting Highlights<br />
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Missed the Rovenstine or Transitional Science lectures last year?<br />
Now is your chance to see and hear these engaging presentations<br />
along with 25 others from the ASA 2008 Annual Meeting held in<br />
Orlando. Select individual courses or buy the entire set to earn<br />
up to 26 CME credits. The ASA audio-and-slide programs let you<br />
pace your learning and print your own CME letter when complete.<br />
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Learn from experts on these key topical areas:<br />
n Ambulatory n Fundamentals n Pediatric<br />
n Cardiac n Neuroanesthesia n Regional<br />
n Critical Care n Obstetric n Professional Issues<br />
n Pain<br />
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