INVITATION Dear Colleague, Comitment dedication and hardwork is what make an Anaesthesiologist. We salute the indefatigable spirit of ensuring the safety and comfort of your patients at all times. The organising committee is delighted to extend a warm invitation to attend the 57th National Conference of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, which will be held between the 26th and 29th of December 2009, at the Chennai trade and Convention Centre, Chennai, Tamilnadu. Chennai, known as the doorway to south India, is a metropolitan city with a cosmopolitan attribute and is the mirror of all diverse cultures. There is such a wide variety present here that it can be called one of the best examples of unity in diversity. The beauty lies in the fact that all the people reside in complete harmony with each other. We invite you to Chennai to releam your anaeshtetic knowledge and skills, relive your holidaying spirit with family and friends and rejuvenate your sould to work better in the ensuring year. The organising team of ISACON 2009 would be privileged to have you as our esteemed guest at the 57th Annual Conference of ISA. This team is making all efforts to see that there is no stone unturned to make this conference informative and educative. The month of December in this peacec- loving city is a season of music and dance festivals, which has been attracting art officiondos from far and wide. So, start making your plans for this annyal event of teaching, learning and holidaying. Looking forward to meeting you, for a great and wonderful time in enchanting - Chennai. With warm regards, Dr. S. NELLAI KUMAR                                                                        Dr. GANAPATHY ASOKAN Organising Chairman                                                                                                     Organising Secretary.