The SASM 2011 Annual Conference: “OSA, Anesthesia and Sleep.  The Common Ground” was a huge success with well over 200 in attendance.  There were 35 Poster presentations and the Award Ceremony took place following lunch.

Best Basic Research Posters:

First prize

Abstract number: SASM 018

Title: The D1 dopamine receptor agonist chloro-APB induces emergence from isoflurane anesthesia.

Authors: Norman E. Taylor, MD, PhD, Jessica J. Chemali, BE, Emery N. Brown, MD, PhD, Ken Solt, MD.

 Shown:(left to right) David Hillman, MD (President, SASM), Norman E. Taylor, MD, PhD (1st place winner), Yandong Jiang, MD, PhD (Chair, SASM Abstract Committee).

Second prize

Abstract number: SASM 029

Title: Experimental Pain and Analgesia Responses in Male Volunteers Suffering from Sleep-Disordered Breathing.

Authors: Anthony G. Doufas, P. Panousis, K.A. Padrez, P. Suwanprathes, J.A. Cardell, H.T. Maecker, Y. Rosenberg-Hasson, S.L. Shafer.

Anthony G. Doufas, MD (2^nd place winner)

Best Clinical Research Posters:

First prize

Abstract number: SASM 008

Title: Randomized controlled trial (RCT) of Perioperative Auto-CPAP Treatment in OSA patient: a preliminary report.

Authors: Peter Liao, Q. Luo, U. Nisar, C. Shapiro, F. Chung.

Peter Liao, MD (1st place winner)

Second prize

Abstract number: SASM 036

Title: Does Self-titrating CPAP Therapy Improve Postoperative Outcome in Patients at Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome? A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Authors: Timothy I. Morgenthaler, MD, Susan M. O’Gorman MBBCh, Teresa T. Horlocker, MD, Peter C. Gay, MD.

Timothy I. Morgenthaler, MD (2nd place winner)