Plenary Session - From the state of the art to clinical application
State of the Art N.Ambrosino, Italy
New aspects of rehabilitation E.M. Clini, Italy
Rehabilitation from ICU to home C. Pison, France
Workshop 1 - Functional testing
6MWT versus shuttle walking in COPD R. Garrod, UK
Field tests in pulmonary patients L. Bianchi, Italy
Workshop 2 - Testing and training of respiratory muscles
Testing the respiratory muscles A. Chetta, Italy
Respiratory muscle dysfunction in obstructive and restrictive patients S. Verges, France
Workshop 3 - Selection patients and choice of program
Patients selection in pulmonary rehabilitation R. Gosselink, Belgium
Which training? G. Piaggi, Italy
Relief of dyspnea in very severe pulmonary dysfunction N. Ambrosino, Italy
Workshop 4 - Educational Programs
Maintaining fitness in chronic respiratory conditions R. Garrod, UK
Assessment and control of body composition L. Bianchi, Italy
Tavola rotonda - How to set up home rehabilitation program
Chairmen: L. Bianchi, Italy and J.C. Borel, France
Participants: R. Garrod, R. Gosselink, G. Piaggi, S. Verges
AEROSOL THERAPY
Plenary Session - Evolution of aerosol therapy
New technology for aerosol administration F. Buttini, Italy (SOLO IN PDF)
Drug inhalation in newborns, infants and children H. Janssens, The Netherlands
Aerosol therapy in intensive care unit J.B. Fink, USA
Workshop 1 - Device and drug selection
Aerosol in bronchiectasis patients R. Dal Negro, Italy
Current developments and antibiotic aerosol therapy S. Zuffo, Italy (SOLO IN PDF)
Current and emerging drugs for cystic fibrosis D. Costantini, Italy
Workshop 2 - Practical aspects
Aerosol therapy in asthma and COPD: what’s the difference P. Paggiaro, Italy
Selecting the appropriate device G. Gaudiello, Italy
Workshop 3 - Inhalation therapy in ICU and in newborn
Aerosol administration in newborn with bronchiolitis and laringitis Q. De Halleux, Switzerland
Aerosol administration in mechanical ventilation J. B. Fink, USA
Workshop 4 - Treating of upper-airway: how and which clinical benefit?
Nasal saline irrigations: are they effective? M. Di Cicco, Italy
Nasal irrigations practical aspects B. Ferrari, Italy
Round Table - How to improve adherence in aerosol therapy
Chairmen: C. Braggion, Italy and D. Hess, USA
Participants: D. Costantini, R. Dal Negro, G. Gaudiello, P. Paggiaro
INTENSIVE CARE
Plenary Session - Update in mechanical ventilation
Mechanical ventilation in ALI/ARDS P. Caironi, Italy
Non-invasive ventilation P. Navalesi, Italy
Ventilation associated pneumonia G. Domenighetti, Switzerland
Workshop 1 - Helmet in acute respiratory failure
Where and for whom G. P. Ferreyra, Italy
How and when L. Vignaux, France
Workshop 2 - Positioning the patient in ICU
To prevent respiratory complications M. Norrenberg, Belgium
To treat respiratory complications M. Sommariva, Italy
Workshop 3 - Airway humidification and clearance in ICU
Airway humidification in the mechanical ventilated patients S. Maggiore, Italy
Suctioning in the mechanical ventilated patients H. Markussen, Norway
Workshop 4 - Neuromuscular complications in ICU
Critical illness myopathy and neuropathy N. Latronico, Italy
Early rehabilitation in ICU R. Gosselink, Belgium
Workshop 5 - Weaning: respiratory therapist driven protocols
Pro D. Hess, USA
Con S. Maggiore, Italy
MANAGEMENT OF SURGICAL PATIENT
Plenary Session - Management of surgical patient
Hemodynamics: What every therapist needs to know J.P. Revelly, Switzerland
Pain management in the post-operative period: the essential rules I. Decosterd, Switzerland
The role of intra-operative mechanical ventilation P. Pelosi, Italy
Guidelines in the prevention of ARF J.P. Revelly, Switzerland
Workshop 1 - Pain management in post operative patients
Conventional methods I. Decosterd, Switzerland
Hypnose M. Davadant, Switzerland
Workshop 2 - Pre-operative patient assessment
Pulmonary function (Obstructive, Restrictive etc.) consequences for different surgical interventions J.W Fitting, Switzerland
Pre-operative physiotherapy M. Fagevik Olsen, Sweden
Workshop 3 - Non invasive ventilation (NIV) after surgery
CPAP or NIMV after surgery? G. P. Ferreyra, Italy
Actelectasis and instrumental aids in surgical patients J.B. Michotte, Switzerland
Workshop 4 - All you want to know about surgical drains
The nurse point of view T. Crivelli, Switzerland
The surgeon point of view D. Tosi, Italy
NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS
Plenary Session - Respiratory assessment and ventilatory management
Glossopharyngeal breathing M. Nygren-Bonnier, Sweden
In patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy M. Toussaint, Belgium
In patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis J. Escarrabill, Spain
In paediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders M. Chatwin, UK
Workshop 1 - Continuous mechanical ventilation in patients with neuromuscular disase: PRO and CON debate
Pro tracheostomy D. Orlikowski, France
Pro non-invasive ventilation J. R. Bach, USA
Workshop 2 - Management of acute respiratory failure
Management in the Emergency Department/Intensive Care Unit A. Corrado, Italy
Strategies for weaning, extubation and decanulation M. R. Gonçalves, Portugal
Workshop 3 - Home mechanical ventilation for patients with neuromuscular disorders
Choice of ventilatory mode and settings J.C. Winck, Portugal
Protocols for discharge planning J. Escarrabill, Spain
Telemonitoring M. Vitacca, Italy
Round Table - How to improve quality of life in patients with neuromuscular disease
Chairmen: B. Steffensen, Denmark, R. Pirttimaa, Finland and J.C. Winck, Portugal
Participants: J. R. Bach, M. Chatwin, J. Escarrabill, M.R. Gonçalves, P. Navalesi, M. Nygren- Bonnier, D. Orlikowski, M. Toussaint
AIRWAY CLEARANCE
Plenary Session - The importance of airflow
Airway flow differences between newborns, infants and adults J. Cotting, Switzerland
Airflow in obstructive disease L. Eriksson, Sweden
Airway flow : implications for the practice J.B. Fink, USA
Workshop 1
Active cycle breathing techniques P. Agent, UK
Chest physiotherapy using increasing of expiratory flow technique in neonates and pediatrics. What can we think in 2009? B. Demont, France
Workshop 2 - PEP and high PEP
PEP L. Lannefors, Sweden
High PEP B. Oberwaldner, Austria
Workshop 3
Slow expiration target small airways G. Postiaux, Belgium
Autogenic Drainage in children and adults Q. De Halleux, Switzerland
Autogenic Drainage in newborns and infants H. Gauchez, France
Round Table - For a common denominator
Chairmen: Q. De Halleux, P. Joud, France and S. Zuffo, Italy
Participants: P. Agent, J. Cotting, B. Demont, L. Eriksson, J. B. Fink, H. Gauchez, L. Lannefors, G. Postiaux
SLEEP DISORDERS
Workshop 1 - nCPAP vs aPAP vs BILEVEL: selecting the right device
nCPAP vs aCPAP J.P. Janssens, Switzerland
CPAP vs Bilevel J.C. Borel, France
Workshop 2
Methods of monitoring CPAP compliance H. Takahashi, Switzerland
Educational Programs for patient with OSAS L. Nobili, Italy
PLENARY SESSION - THE SPECIALIZATION TRAINING PATH IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
Participant: Timothy Myers, President AARC - Philippe Joud, President ERCA - Antonio Bortone, President AIFI
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Exercise training with non-invasive ventilation in chronic restrictive respiratory failure
Jean-Christian Borel, Samuel Verges, Jean-Louis Pepin, Isabelle Vivodtzev, Patrick Levy, Bernard Wuyam Grenoble, France
A new chest physiotherapy protocol - nCPT in infant RSV bronchiolitis. A RCT
Postiaux G, Louis J, Gerroldt J, Kotik A, Lemuhot A, Patte C. Belgium
Effects of methods of controlled diaphragmatic breathing (CDB) in COPD patient (Gold II and III)
Pascal Gouilly, Gérard Lausin, Joseph ZgheibMetz, France
How do nurses perceive non invasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure? A survey from the ICU and medical wards of a University Hospital
Cora Bellato, Davide Colombo, Moreno Pavani, Fabio Capuzzi, Francesco Della Corte, Paolo Navalesi Novara, Italy
Professional Analysis of Expiratory Flow Increase Technique for the Design of a Learning Simulator
Luc Maréchal, Christine Barthod, Jean-Claude JeulinSavoie, Provence, France
Developing e-learning pedagogic tool oriented toward mediate thoracic auscultation with the stethoscope, within the physiotherapy program in University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland (HES SO)Patrick Van Overbergh, Pierre Bellemare Geneva, Switzerland
