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Critical Care Posters IISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Standard textbooks still report conventional classification charts for the shock states. New modalities such as stroke volume variability and pulse pressure variability in addition to the widespread availability and use of ultrasound in modern intensive care units should be included in the schematics for shock management. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ramakant sharma, William McGee, Adam AdlerNo 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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Critical Care Posters IIISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), and its correlation with mortality, APACHE II, SOFA, fluid balance and lactate. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Jesus Sosa Garcia, Angel Perez Calatayud, Raul Carrillo EsperNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Infectious Disease Case Reports Posters IISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is commonly seen in patients with liver cirrhosis and carries a high mortality. We present a rare case of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis due to Listeria monocytogenes. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Kevin Patel, Susan Mucha, Raghukumar ThirumalaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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ILD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Pulmonary complications of connective tissue disease (CTD) are common. Recent studies have shown benefit with rituximab (RTX) in the treatment of CTD related interstitial lung disease1,2. We performed a review to assess the benefit of RTX in five patients with pulmonary complications of CTD. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Deirdre Fitzgerald, Sinead Harney, Michael HenryNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.