Chest
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.