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Respiratory Support PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Emphasize the importance of proper monitoring of the non-invasive ventilation (NIV) to asssure the compliance of the therapeutic objectives. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Rosa Mirambeaux Villalona, Deisy Barrios Barreto, Salvador Diaz Lobato, Paola Arrieta Narvaez, Carolina Gotera, Patricia Lazo Meneses, Carolina Jurkojc Mohremberger, Sagrario Mayoralas Alises, Esteban Perez RodriguezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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OSA PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Obstructive apneas can be a serious perioperative complication. Every anesthesiologist should be aware of the influence of anesthetic medications on the occurrence of such apneas. We studied the effect of an oral premedication with 0.5 mg alprazolam in patients scheduled for day-care colonoscopy. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Eric Deflandre, Anne-Catherine Courtois, Stephanie Degey, Jean-Francois Brichant, Pol Hans, Robert Poirrier, Vincent BonhommeNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pleural CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMINTRODUCTION: Patients with large pleural effusions often experience dramatic relief from dyspnea after thoracentesis. While this is well-recognized, the physiological basis for such relief remains poorly understood. One commonly held belief is that thoracentesis allows for lung reexpansion, ventilation of previously atelectatic lung, and improved ventilation-perfusion matching, subsequently leading to dyspnea relief. This contrasts with the concept of "length-tension inappropriateness," which posits chest wall mechanics best explain dyspnea relief. ⋯ Our case established that dyspnea relief after thoracentesis likely results from changes in chest wall mechanics and/or work of breathing. This observation has direct clinical implications and could inform therapeutic decisions.Reference #1: Brown NE et al. Changes in pulmonary mechanics and gas exchange following thoracentesis. Chest. 1978; 74: 540-42Reference #2: Estenne M et al. Mechanism of relief of dyspnea after thoracentesis in patients with large pleural effusions. Am J Med. 1983; 74(5):813-9Reference #3: Wang LM et al. Improved lung function after thoracentesis in patients with paradoxical movement of a hemidiaphragm secondary to a large pleural effusion. Respirology. 2007; 12(5):719-23DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Mary Klecka, Fabien MaldonadoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Lung Cancer Posters IISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Studies have shown racial disparities in the surgical rates for early stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).We analyzed the National Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database to determine if racial disparities exist in reasons for not undergoing surgery and radiotherapy given to nonsurgical patients. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Srinadh Annangi, Hari Prasad Ravipati, Swathi Nutakki, Eric FlenaughNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Lung Cancer Posters ISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To investigate the prognostic effect of surgical resection after the neoadjuvant therapy in the locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ayse Baha, Ahmet Yurdakul, Fatma Yildirim, Can OzturkNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.