Articles: function.
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Thoracic Surgery PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Poor pulmonary function tests have been shown to be predictors of respiratory complications after lung resection via thoracotomy. Expanding surgical options to lung cancer patients with marginal pulmonary function must be balanced with maintaining patient safety. We sought to determine the role of forced expired volume in one second (FEV1), diffusion capacity to carbon monoxide (DLCO), arterial blood gas (ABG) partial pressures of carbon dioxide and of oxygen (PaCO2, PaO2), smoking status, and smoking history in predicting respiratory complications after robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy. ⋯ Eric Toloza: Other: Honoraria for proctoring & observation site The following authors have nothing to disclose: Kathryn Rodriguez, Frank Velez-Cubian, Wei Wei Zhang, Tawee Tanvetyanon, Matthew Thau, Carla Moodie, Joseph Garrett, Jacques-Pierre Fontaine, Lary RobinsonNo 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 PMPURPOSE: To describe a novel case of recurrent isolated right ventricular takotsubo cardiomyopathy and discuss the role of autonomic dysfunction and regional differences in myocardial sympathetic innervation in this condition. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz, Jose CodolosaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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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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SleepSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 10:45 AM - 11:45 AMPURPOSE: To evaluate sleep quality using polysomnographic parameters and validated questionnaires and to analize its relationship with asthma control. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Caroline Becker, Carlos martinez Rivera, Jorge Abad Capa, Maria Luisa Martinez Ortiz, Marisa Rivera Ortún, Zoran Stojanovic, Laura Rodriguez Pons, Nuria Bruguera Avila, Joan RuizNo 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.