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COPD Epidemiology & Physiology PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Purpose: Canada's fourth leading cause of death is chronic lower respiratory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. COPD is a leading cause of death worldwide and is frequently underdiagnosed and untreated. The objective of this paper is to determine the prevalence of airway obstruction (AO) and associated risk factors in farming and non-farming rural populations in Saskatchewan. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Chandima Karunanayake, Josh Lawson, Donna Rennie, Louise Hagel, James Dosman, Punam PahwaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pediatric Pulmonary Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Neonatal listeriosis, although rare, as incidence, leads to high mortality or outcome with sequelae among survivors. ⋯ Congenital listeriosis is an infection that may lead to severe injuries of almost all organs and may have a poor outcome despite early, proper treatment.Reference #1: Taege AJ. Listeriosis: recognizing it, treating it, preventing it. Cleve Clin J Med. Jun 1999;66(6):375-80DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Marta Simon, Manuela Cucerea, Zsuzsanna Gall, Monika Rusneac, Laura Suciu, Raluca Marian, Carmen MovileanuNo 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: The objective of our study was to evaluate the benefits of a respiratory rehabilitation programme, performed by a trained physiotherapist on the mechanically ventilated ICU patients. The end points were: the maintaining of the ph to normal values, the lowering of the pCO2 from hypercapnic to normal values, the amelioration of the oxygenation values, the increasing of the pO2, the increasing of the saturation level of oxygen (SaO2). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Monica Copotoiu, Oana Laura Chis, Ruxandra CopotoiuNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Comorbidities of OSA PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The cardiovascular complications(CVC) are the important causes of mortality/morbidity in OSAS. Hypoxia, vascular endothelial dysfunction and hypercoagulability are some of the pathophysiological mechanisms. In presence of hypoxia, hematocrit increases to maintain constant delivery of oxygen to the tissue. Hyperviscosity from increased hematocrit is one of the stimuli for atherosclerotic process. Mean platelet volume(MPV) is an indicator of platelet activation and was found to be an indicator for atherosclerosis. We investigated correlation between the hematocrit and MPV levels with the severity and response of OSAS to the CPAP therapy. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Gülcan Çetin, Elif Kupeli, Serife Savas Bozbas, Füsun Öner EyüboğluNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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OSA PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: CPAP Compliance in OSAHS is low all over the world. Studies evaluating compliance related issues in Indian patients using CPAP are scarce. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Pallavi Periwal, Mir Ali, Deepak TalwarNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.