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Anaesthetic Trivia - Curare

Curare is a compound used for dart poisons by tribes in South America. It is derived from vines such as, Chondrodendron tomentosum and Strychnos toxifera. The first non-depolarising muscle blocking agent, d-Tubocurarine, was identified in 1935 by Harold King. It was found in curare that had been packed in hollow tubes.

CAT ASM 2009

Written by John McElwaine

Wednesday, 11 March 2009 21:55

The Second North Trent Committee of

Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting

Submissions are now open for the ASM which will be held on April 24th 2009 at BBraun

Abstracts accepted under the following categories:

a) Audit

b) Research

c) Case Reports

Abstracts will be chosen for oral presentation and poster presentation on the day

There will be a panel of judges to choose a prize for the 'Best Oral Presentation' and 'Best Poster presentation'

All trainees have been given leave to attend and it has been agreed with all College Tutors. You must be a trainee at the closing date to be eligible. Please indicate by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it whether or not you are attending. This will allow for the correct numbers for catering etc.

Abstracts should be no more than 250 words and should be submitted to me in the first instance, by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or or via the website

The closing date is April 8th 2009

However, early submission is strongly encouraged

This is an opportunity to get practice, at a Regional Meeting, in presenting to your peers, a chance to see what exciting things your colleagues are doing, to improve your CV and even to win a prize. If you want to ask me about the suitability of your entry, please get in contact as soon as possible