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OSA PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: A cross-sectional review was performed in order to assess the ability of the neck circumference (NC) to predict the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in a population group from Timisoara, Romania. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Stefan Mihaicuta, Izabella Anita Toth, Sorin ParalescuNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cardiovascular CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Central venous catheters (CVC) are placed in large caliber veins, and though relatively safe, complications can occur. When chest radiograph cannot verify proper CVC placement, further assessments are mandated. We present a case of questionable placement of a left-sided CVC. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Andrew Oh, Timothy QuastNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care Posters IISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Adequate tracheal sealing is imperative to avoid leakage of subglottic secretions into the lower airways during mechanical ventilation and thus to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Within acceptable upper limits of cuff pressure (i.e. 25cmH2O), an endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff made of ultrathin polyurethane prevents secretion inflow better than a conventional polyvinylchloride cuff. However, the temperature difference between ventilator gas and air inside a polyurethane cuff has been shown to produce condensation drops which may occlude the inflation line. We investigated whether this condensation process affected continuous cuff pressure monitoring and adjustment. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Herbert Spapen, Walter Moeyersons, Wim Stiers, Emiel SuysNo 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: Pulmonary gangrene is a severe life threatening complication of pulmonary infection in which a part of lung tissue is devitalized. It can occur rarely after bacterial pneumonia, and may require surgical removal of dead tissue. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Vishesh Paul, Sidney Tessler, Taek Yoon, Yizhak KupferNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pleural Disease/Pleural Effusion PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Parapneumonic effusions and empyemas are becoming an increasingly frequent clinical problem worldwide, and may have substantial morbidity and mortality. Identification of causative microorganisms is essential for an appropriate empirical treatment. Our objective was to determine the bacterial etiologies of parapneumonic pleural effusions and empyemas in our geographical area. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Rosa Palma, Silvia Bielsa, José PorcelNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.