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Physiology/PFTs/Rehabilitation PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To verify the results of a diaphragmatic breathing technique (DBT) on diaphragmatic range of motion in healthy subjects. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ana Rita Fernandes, Maria Perez, Ricardo Ribeiro, Teresa TomásNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Bronchiectasis PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of treatment with inhaled tobramycin in patients with non-CF bronchiectasis (BQ) considering the eradication of Pseudomona aeruginosa in sputum, changes in sputum and lung function. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Georgina Gramblicka, María Sosa, Gabriela Tabaj, María Gallardo, Valeria Morandi, Maria Laura Grodnitzky, Luciano Peyrano, Daniela Visentini, Patricia MalamudNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Respiratory Support PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: A variety of nebulizers and interfaces are used to administer medical aerosols to adults with pulmonary diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficiency of a mesh nebulizer (MN) with adaptor and jet nebulizer (JN) using mouthpiece, valved-mask and open aerosol mask during simulated adult breathing parameters. ⋯ James Fink: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Bayer, Boerhinger Ingleheim, Cubist, Dance Biopharm, Novartis, ONY, Parion, Aridis, and the WHO The following authors have nothing to disclose: Arzu Ari, Armele Dornelas de AndradeNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cardiovascular Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Central venous catheters (CVC) are placed in large caliber veins, and though relatively safe, complications can occur. When chest radiograph cannot verify proper CVC placement, further assessments are mandated. We present a case of questionable placement of a left-sided CVC. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Andrew Oh, Andrew SchaffrinnaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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DVT/PE PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Computed tomography with contrast of the pulmonary arteries (CTPA) is the most commonly used test to evaluate and diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE) in the Emergency Department (ED) setting. Contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) is a concerning sequela of contrast based studies. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of CIN in patients undergoing CTPA in the ED setting. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Omar Aly, Erik Vakil, Mohammad Kousha, Genese Lamare, A. Shorr, Chee ChanNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.