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Symptoms of Respiratory Disease PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The purpose of our work is to determine the profile of patients most likely to develop these episodes taking into account obstructive airway problems such as asthma or COPD as the most common and therefore investigated the airway eosinophilic inflammation (asthma type cough and eosinophilic bronchitis) as well as active smoking or the presence of chronic airflow obstruction (CAO). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Carolina Gotera, Carolina Jurkojc Mohremberger, Adalberto PachecoNo 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: Pediatric medical technology lags behind adult technology by about ten years. To close this gap, inventors in the pediatric space need a comprehensive resource to assist in technology development specifically for children. Multiple academic departments from the University of Minnesota have collaborated with members of local medical device industry to organize and enhance device development resources into one Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (PDIC) to assist inventors in creating pediatric medical technology. The primary purpose of this consortium is to improve pediatric care through increased access to pediatric specific technology, particularly in high impact areas such as cardiac and pulmonary devices and diagnostics, and intensive care diagnostics and monitoring. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Gwenyth FischerNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care Posters ISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) and post-operative apnea (POA), can lead to increased post-operative complications. Identification of OIRD and POA remains difficult with current monitoring technology. A novel, non-invasive, Respiratory Volume Monitor (RVM) that provides continuous, real-time, measurements of minute ventilation (MV), tidal volume (TV) and respiratory rate (RR), is now available. The RVM was utilized to detect the effect of opioids on respiratory status and apneic breathing patterns. ⋯ Diane Ladd: Employee: Repiratory Motion, Inc Jenny Freeman: Employee: Respiratory Motion, Inc., Shareholder: Respiratory Motion, Inc. The following authors have nothing to disclose: Edward GeorgeNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Interstitial Lung Disease CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMINTRODUCTION: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is characterized by diffuse inflammation of lung parenchyma. Symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Chest imaging often shows micronodules and fibrosis that can be difficult to distinguish from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. We present a case of HP presenting with diffuse cystic lesions, mimicking lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). ⋯ In patients with HP, treatment includes avoiding the allergen and in some cases, systemic corticosteroids. While long term prognosis is generally perceived as good, some patients develop severe respiratory insufficiency. We demonstrate the need to consider a HP diagnosis in patients with cystic lung disease.Reference #1: Ramazzini B. Diseases of workers. Wright WC, trans. New York, NY: Hafner, 1964; 243Reference #2: Cormier Y, et al Significance of pre- cipitins and asymptomatic lymphocytic alveolitis: a 20-yr follow-up. Eur Respir J. 2004;23(4):523-525.Reference #3: Coultas DB, Zumwalt RE, Black WC, Sobonya RE. The epidemiology of interstitial lung diseases. Am J Respir CritCare Med. 1994;150(4):967-972DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Anita Rajagopal, Michael ShapiroNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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PediatricsSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMPURPOSE: Forming a healthy sleep habit is a significant challenge amongst developed society, and children are not immune to it either. We undertook this study to assess the prevalence of healthy sleep habits among Elementary school children in our community, and used a Children's Sleep Habit Questionnaire (CSHQ). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Salim Surani, Amina Khimani, Sara Surani, Sreevidya Rao, Shyam SubramanianNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.