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COPD Epidemiology & Physiology PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To evaluate the general and clinical characteristics of patients with and without coexistent pneumonia during admission for AECOPD. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Sana' AL Aqqad, Irfhan Ali Hyder Ali, Balamurugan TangiisuranNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Application of Light's criteria results in misclassification of some transudative effusions as exudative, particularly because of congestive heart failure (CHF). We sought to determine if the serum to pleural fluid albumin (SF-A) and serum to pleural fluid protein (SF-P) gradients increased the predictive accuracy to correctly identify exudative effusions. ⋯ Application of Light's criteria, not uncommonly, misclassifies CHF transudative effusions as exudates. In cases where no cause for an exudative effusion can be identified or CHF is suspected, the sequential application of the fluid LDH, followed by the SF-P and then the SF-A gradients, may assist in reclassifying pleural effusions as transudates.
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COPD Epidemiology & Physiology PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To identify predictors associated with hospital readmission in patients discharged after acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease (AECOPD). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Sana' AL Aqqad, Teo Ley Khim, Irfhan Ali Hyder Ali, Balamurugan TangiisuranNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cancer Case Report Posters IISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Cisplatin, is a heavy metal complex which is used alone or with other cytotoxics,for long years in the treatment of solid tumors. Although renal and gastrointestinal toxicity are commonly dose limiting, several neurological complications have been described,particularly after high doses. The main neurological side effects are peripheral sensory neuropathy predominantly and ototoxicity, which may be irreversible. Seizures are rare and are often reversible. ⋯ We conclude that physicians using cisplatin chemotherapy should be aware of this rare complication.Reference #1: Steeghs, N.a c; de Jongh, F. E.a d; Smitt, P. A. E. Sillevisb; Bent, M. J. van denb .Cisplatin-induced encephalopathy and seizures. Anti-Cancer Drugs. 2003 - Volume 14 - Issue 6 - pp 443-446 Case ReportReference #2: Fuse-Nagase Y, Suwa K, Nagao Y.Partial seizures associated with cisplatin administration: a case report.Clin Electroencephalogr. 1997 Jan;28(1):55-6DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Makbule Ozlem Akbay, Dilek Ernam, Nuray Erdal, Aysegul CubukNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Respiratory Support PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Emphasize the importance of proper monitoring of the non-invasive ventilation (NIV) to asssure the compliance of the therapeutic objectives. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Rosa Mirambeaux Villalona, Deisy Barrios Barreto, Salvador Diaz Lobato, Paola Arrieta Narvaez, Carolina Gotera, Patricia Lazo Meneses, Carolina Jurkojc Mohremberger, Sagrario Mayoralas Alises, Esteban Perez RodriguezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.