The ISURA Show in Toronto.

Havel’s Inc. recently exhibited at the International Symposium of Ultrasound for Regional Anesthesia (ISURA) in Toronto, Canada.  Havel’s showed their EchoStim® Insulated, EchoBlock® Non-Insulated, and EchoBlock® MSK for Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia and Pain Injections.  Since the symposium focused on the use of ultrasound in regional anesthesia and pain management, Havel’s products were very popular. 

The conference attendees came from countries around the world: New Zealand, Kuwait, China, and Norway, to name a few.  The international flavor provided insight as to how similar issues are handled differently around the world.  The Regional Anesthesia and Chronic Pain Programs helped attendees improve their use of Ultrasound Guidance, so they could return home and put those new skills to work.

Dr. Chan and John Barrett

Dr. Vincent Chan and his staff did an excellent job organizing the conference, including the non-CME related functions.  The Gala Dinner Friday night, for instance, was held at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.  The excellent meal was only part of the evening, as the elegant grounds and the ferry rides to and from the island were also high points.

Saturday’s schedule went well and the attendees seemed happy that things were running so smoothly.  They only had good things to say during the reception Saturday evening, where attendees gathered to relax with wine and appetizers.  Sunday’s schedule was shorter and without exhibitors, though I am sure it went smoothly as well.  It will be 2 years before the ISURA conference comes back to Toronto, but I suggest you plan on attending.  See you in 2012.

–John Barrett, VP Sales & Marketing