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Critical Care Posters IIISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To identify risk factor on admission in patients with acute GIH, to predict need of critical care monitoring. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Amitesh Agarwal, Marlow Hernandez, Gustavo FerrerNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Hashimoto's encephalopathy (HE) is a rare neuropsychiatric syndrome which has been controversial due to its unknown pathogenesis and variable clinical course. It is defined by signs of encephalopathy with high thyroid antibody levels demonstrating good responsiveness to glucocorticoid therapy. We report a case of initially steroid responsive HE which became resistant, but responded well to plasmapheresis. ⋯ This case illustrates that although HE is a rare syndrome, it should be considered in patients presenting with acute encephalopathy or in patients with psychosis with an intermittent course. If steroid resistance is noted, plasmapheresis should be considered. Because the symptoms often respond to treatment, prompt diagnosis and treatment are imperative.Reference #1: Lord et al. Hashimoto's disease and encephalopathy. Lancet 1966; 2:512-514DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Anita Rajagopal, John LuciaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Tobacco Cessation and PreventionSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMPURPOSE: A number of non-pharmacological approaches to smoking cessation have been developed with varying degree of success. Intensive anti-smoking counselling remains to be evaluated in countries with limited budget for nicotine replacement therapy; hence this study aimed to define the role of intensive antismoking counselling in taking patients off tobacco in a low-income country. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Maha GhanemNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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ILD Case Report Posters IISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a rare lymphoproliferative angio destructive disease associated systemic Epstein-Barr virus infection, characterized by predominant pulmonary involvement and extrapulmonary too, with uncertain malignant potential. ⋯ This disease is usually progressive and fatal. The mortality rate varies from 63-90% at 5 years, however the clinical course is variable reported prolonged disease and spontaneous resolutionReference #1: Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia and other lymphoproliferative Disorders in the long run. Nicholson AG Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2001 22 (4): 409)DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Alina Pirvu, Claudia Toma, Ionela Belaconi, Miron Alexandru BogdanNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Sleep PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) diagnosis by using simplied methods such as home respiratory polygraphy (HRP) are only recommended in patients with a high pre-test probability. At present patients without high pretest probability or with co-morbidity are even more prevalent and other diagnosis approaches than to polysomnography (PSG) are needed. Three consecutive HRP may be useful. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Arnoldo Guerrero, Juan F. Masa, Cristina Embid, Jose M. MontserratNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.