Articles: function.
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Critical Care Posters ISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Apnea testing may demonstrate loss of ventilatory brain stem function; however it can cause hypotension, hypoxia and cardiac arrhythmias. These complications create barriers for the completion of the test, leading to additional confirmatory studies being performed, such as cerebral angiography or nuclear imaging. End-tidal carbon dioxide level (EtCO2) has been frequently documented as a surrogate for partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2). Additionally, lung sliding is known to detect pleural movement during ventilation. We investigated if absence of lung sliding, in conjunction with comparing pre- and post-apnea test EtCO2, is effective as a strategy to detect lack of ventilation during an apnea test. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Adaira Landry, Young Im LeeNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Lung Cancer ISESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 02:15 PM - 03:45 PMPURPOSE: To report the pneumothorax rate following fiducial placement for peripheral inoperable stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who undergo stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). ⋯ Sean Collins: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Consultant Accuray Inc. Brian Collins: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Speaker Bureau Accuray Inc. The following authors have nothing to disclose: Shaan Kataria, Ryan Malik, Catherine Jamis, Leonard Chen, Simeng Suy, Cristina Reichner, Eric AndersonNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pediatric PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Umbilical vein catheterization is widely used in neonatal units for critically ill neonates. It allows rapid central venous access for resuscitation, parenteral nutrition, medication, but may be associated with a risk of potentially life-threatening complications. Proper position of the umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is at the junction of inferior vena cava and right atrium. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Manuela Cucerea, Marta Simon, Monika Rusneac, Carmen Movileanu, Madalina Cioata, Luminita Zahiu, Laura SuciuNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Transplantation Case Report PosterSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Lung transplant patients face a scarcity of suitable organ donors, leading to prolonged waiting times and increased waiting list morbidity and mortality. Bilateral Cadaveric Lobar Lung Transplantation (BCLLT) can expand the donor pool in cases where donors may be unsuitable for whole lung donation due to viability of the lower lobes and yet have upper lobes suitable for transplantation in patients of small stature or reduced pleural space. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of BCCLT in the UK. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Melissa McDonnell, Asif Hasan, Malcolm Brodlie, Christopher O'Brien, David Spencer, Dubhfeasa Slattery, Jim Egan, Richard Kirk, Jim LordanNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Miscellaneous Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Hyperventilation refers to rapid or deep breathing and is commonly associated with panic and anxiety. Other common causes include somatisation, severe pain, infection, ketoacidosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary embolism and heart failure. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Rui Ya Soh, Anne HsuNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.