American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Corporate Supporters

The American Society of Anesthesiologists would like to recognize and thank our Corporate Supporters for their generous unrestricted support for the vital functions of ASA – which include member resources, professional development programming and advancement of the specialty. 

ASA Industry Supporters

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is the principal domestic operating subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., a global, diversified healthcare company that creates products advancing patient care worldwide. Baxter’s Global Anesthesia and Critical Care division is a leading manufacturer in anesthesia, and sells all three of the modern inhaled anesthetics for general anesthesia: Suprane (desflurane, USP), the only proprietary anesthetic, Forane (isoflurane, USP) and Sevoflurane, USP. The portfolio also includes Transderm Scop (scopolamine 1.5 mg) for postoperative nausea and vomiting.*

*Baxter, Forane and Suprane are registered trademarks of Baxter International Inc. Transderm Scop is a registered trademark of Novartis AG.

Hospira, Inc. is the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies.  Through its broad, integrated portfolio, Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs.  Hospira's Anesthesia portfolio includes Precedex (dexmedetomidine HCI Inj), Voluven (6% Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection), a full line of anesthesia injectables, differentiated drug delivery systems including iSecure and a full range of medication management systems.

Masimo is a global medical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative noninvasive monitoring technologies, including medical devices and a wide array of sensors that may enable earlier detection and treatment of potentially life-threatening conditions. A key medical technology innovator, Masimo is responsible for the invention of award-winning noninvasive technologies that are revolutionizing patient monitoring, including Masimo SET® pulse oximetry, Masimo rainbow SET® noninvasive and continuous hemoglobin (SpHb®), acoustic respiration rate (RRa™), and Masimo Patient SafetyNet™, and SEDLine® (EEG-based) Brain Function Monitors.

Today's Merck is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. Merck is known as MSD outside the United States and Canada. Through our prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and consumer care and animal health products, we work with customers and operate in more than 140 countries to deliver innovative health solutions. We also demonstrate our commitment to increasing access to healthcare through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships.

PharMEDium is the leading national provider of outsourced sterile pharmacy preparations with an unsurpassed commitment to quality and innovation. We are dedicated to supporting anesthesia professionals with advanced solutions designed to improve patient care throughout the hospital. Our broad portfolio of prefilled O.R. anesthesia syringes, solutions for nerve block pumps, epidurals and ICU medications are prepared using only the highest standards proven to support the way you practice. 

Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”) provides software solutions that are uniquely designed to add value at every point of the perioperative process. All SIS solutions – including anesthesia – are architected on a single database and integrate easily with other hospital systems. SIS offers the only anesthesia information management system endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and is the first AIMS provider to be designated as an AQI Preferred Vendor by the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI). 

Teleflex partners with anesthesia professionals to promote high quality healthcare. For over 100 years, our comprehensive range of clinician-inspired products from Arrow, Rusch and Hudson RCI have advanced the art of anesthesia by improving safety, procedural efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Our commitment is to continue this legacy of innovation and quality by providing world-class products, clinical education and support.