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Pulse oximetry, a non-invasive method for accurate assessment of blood oxygen saturation (SPO2), is an important monitoring tool in health care facilities. However, it is often not available in many low-resource settings, due to expense, overly sophisticated design, a lack of organised procurement systems and inadequate medical device management and maintenance structures. Furthermore medical devices are often fragile and not designed to withstand the conditions of low-resource settings. ⋯ Improving the probe wiring would increase the life span of pulse oximeter probes. Increasing the life span of probes will make pulse oximetry more affordable and accessible. This is of high priority in low-resource settings where frequent repair or replacement of probes is unaffordable or impossible.
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The pathogenesis and management of lateral epicondylalgia, or tennis elbow, a common ailment affecting middle-aged subjects of both genders continue to provoke controversy. Currently it is thought to be due to local tendon pathology, pain system changes, and motor system impairment. Its diagnosis is usually clinical, based on a classical history, as well as symptoms and signs. ⋯ Different treatment modalities have been described, including the use of orthotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, topical glyceryl trinitrate, exercise therapy, manual therapy, ultrasound therapy, laser therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, acupuncture, taping, platelet-rich plasma injections, hyaluronan gel injections, botulinum toxin injections, and surgery. Nevertheless, evidence to select the best treatment is lacking and the choice of therapy depends on the experience of the management team, availability of the equipment and expertise, and patient response. This article provides a snapshot of current medical practice for lateral epicondylalgia management.
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OSA & COPD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Several studies have suggested that Sleep apnea Syndrome is frequent in the elderly. In Spain, Apnea hypopnea syndrome during sleep affects 2-6% of the middle-aged population and 15-20% of individual between 70 and 100 years of age, representing millions of people in our country. Because this disease is so prevalent, it is essential to study the differential characteristics of SAHS in the elderly. Objective: Analyse the differential characteristics of sleep apnea syndrome in older patients. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Paola Arrieta Narvaez, Eva Mañas Baena, Rosa Mirambeaux Villalona, Carolina Gotera, Carolina Jurkojc Mohremberger, Deisy Barrios Barreto, Patricia Lazo Meneses, Patricia Castro Acosta, Maria Galarza Jimenez, Maria Salazar, Sagrario Mayoralas Alises, Salvador Diaz Lobato, Esteban Perez Rodriguez, Jonathan Cámara FernándezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Ocular trauma is recognized as the leading cause of unilateral blindness. However, few studies to date have focused on the clinical features of hospital-based ocular emergencies. Effectiveness of trauma centers in treating ocular emergencies was compared with treatment in traditional community hospital emergency departments. Demographics, causes, and nature of ocular emergencies, as well as visual outcome in community hospitals emergency departments and trauma centers, were also examined. ⋯ The middle-aged, white men are more vulnerable to ocular injuries caused mainly by motor vehicle accidents. The ability of trauma centers to provide comparable increases in vision outcomes, despite treating more severe ocular emergencies, demonstrates the effectiveness of trauma centers. Patients diagnosed as having orbital contusions or who have fall injuries deserve careful evaluation because they are more likely to have more severe sight-threatening injuries.
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Pulmonary and Sleep MedicineSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects at least 1-5% of middle aged individuals in various ethnic populations. The National Cholesterol Education program's Adult treatment panel III recognizes metabolic syndrome as multiple risk factor for Cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome is increasing with the epidemic of obesity. The presence of obesity to both Obstructive Sleep apnea and Metabolic Syndrome prompted several studies that aimed to establish relationship between OSA and Metabolic Syndrome. It is therefore the aim of this study to determine the association of Metabolic Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea among patients at the Philippine Heart Center. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Cristito Alea, Aileen BanzonNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.