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Non-Invasive VentilationSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMPURPOSE: The objective is evaluated our experience, use and results of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and non-COPD patients with hypercapnic acidosis ⋯ Provide new lines of treatment in patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure, non-COPDDISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Carolina Gotera, Patricia Lazo Meneses, Deisy Barrios Barreto, Patricia Castro Acosta, Rosa Mirambeaux Villalona, Salvador Diaz Lobato, Sagrario Mayoralas Alises, Esteban Perez Rodriguez, Jonathan Cámara FernándezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Respiratory Infections PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Linezolid is a novel oxazolidine antibiotic with activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia, besides activity against Clostridium perfingens, Clostridium difficle, Peptostreptococcus spp., and Bacteroides fragilis. With the emergence of multi-drug resistant organism efforts have been directed towards antibiotics stewardship. We conducted a retrospective chart review in a small community hospital to evaluate the pattern of use of linezolid based on institutional guidelines. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: George Udeani, Salim SuraniNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cancer Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Lymphoproliferative disorders(LPD) are common in immunosuppressed patients and in patients with connective tissue disorders(CTD). There is increased risk in Sjögren's syndrome(SS) and moderate risk in systemic lupus erythematosis(SLE). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Shraddha Goyal, Adnan Abbasi, Pratibha Kaul, Fatme AllamNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cardiovascular Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 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, Andrew SchaffrinnaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Thoracic Surgery PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To delineate a successful approach to treating synchronous primary lung cancers arising simultaneously with one primary in each lung. The primary which appears to be more advanced clinically is resected first. The second is resected as soon as possible after the patient has rcovered adequately from the first procedure. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Geoffrey Graeber, Syed Quadri, Karl UyNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.