PRELIMINARY PROGRAM · PRELIMINARY PROGRAM DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OCTOBER 31, 2008 with the cooperation of

P R E L I M I N A R Y P R O G R A M

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONOCTOBER 31, 2008

with the cooperation of

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

Società Italiana Fibrosi Cistica

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Dear colleagues and friends,

The European Respiratory Care Association (ERCA), in collaboration with Associazione Riabilitatori dell’Insufficienza Respiratoria (ARIR), is organising its third ERCA congress on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Stresa, Italy, from the 2nd to the 4th April 2009.

The Stresa congress is an opportunity to meet colleagues from Europe and the world interested in enhancing their knowledge and sharing experiences in the interest of improving respiratory care and further promoting the development of applied technology. Professionals will be sharing their clinical and practical experience in the form of workshops, practical symposia and roundtable discussions. Creative and innovative issues in Respiratory Care will be presented in the plenary sessions while the exhibition hall will expose you to the latest in respiratory care technologies and related therapies.

In addition to the scientific program, many off-site activities will be planned to make your visit to Stresa an educational and fun experience.

Stresa, one of the most picturesque towns on the shores of Lake Maggiore, gives the most panoramic view over the lake and it is an ideal starting off point for sightseeing around the area. Stresa, with its wide avenue of trees and flowerbeds and its elegant lakefront lined with prestigious Art Nouveau hotels, welcomes you all and invites you to take advantage of its many varied excursions.

We look forward to meeting you in Stresa.

Philippe JOUD ERCA President

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ERCA’S PROFILEQuality patient care is essential. In the changing health care delivery system the European Care Association (ERCA) members, a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physicians, Physioterapists, Nurses, Biomedical Engineers and Respiratory Therapists, are dedicated to providing clinical assistance and support to Pneumonologists and other physicians in the management of the pulmonary patient. Areas of discipline include:

ERCA members are active in wellness promotion and the diagnosis, treatment, education and rehabilitation of people with respiratory disorders. The European Respiratory Care Association is a professional association with a mission to:

respiratory therapy standards

ERCA supports respiratory patient care performed in a multidisciplinary team environment. By utilizing each member’s scope of practice we better plan appropriate interventions, and evaluation of care plans. Respiratory Therapist offer a balance between the demands of a higly technological environment and satisfying individual patient needs consistent with individual patient rights comfort and privacy.

ARIR was created in 1989 by a group of Physiotherapists who wanted to give a voice and contribute to the development of this profession by means of continuing education and discussion between those working in Physiotherapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.The multidisciplinary and Evidence-Based-Medicine approach are the preferred paradigms for pursuing the above objectives.In the last 15 years, ARIR has created links of significant interaction and collaboration with associations relating to and part of the field of Physiotherapy and Pulmonary rehabilitation.Arir has organized continuing education opportunities with the Italian Group of Cystic Fibrosis Physiotherapist (GIFT/FC) and with the Italia Physiotherapists Association (AIFI).ARIR has been a collaborator in the founding of the European Respiratory Care Association (ERCA) and since 2002 has been affiliated with the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and with the Italian Hospital Pneumonologists Association (AIPO).Recently, ARIR has concluded a census of respiratory therapist working in Italian Hospitals, by which it intends to design, with help of other collaborating organizations, answers to specific needs which came forth.

ARIR’S PROFILE

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COMMITTEESOrganizing Committee PresidentPhilippe Joud (France)

Vice PresidentMarta Lazzeri (Italy)

Members

Scientific CommitteeBelgiumBougatef Adel, MD Norremberg Michèlle, Physio Roeseler Jean, Physio Soudon Philippe, MD DenmarkSteffensen Birgit, PhysioFinlandPirttimaa Ritva, Physio FranceFourrier François, MDLéger Patrick, MD Muir Jean François, MD Pison Christophe, MD Robert Dominique, MD ItalyAmbrosino Nicolino, MDBraggion Cesare, MDClini Enrico, MD Corrado Antonio, MD Frigerio Pamela, Physio Navalesi Paolo, MD Pelosi Paolo, MD Santambrogio Luigi, MD Zuffo Sergio, Physio

NorwayAndersen Tiina, PhysioFondenes Ove, MDMarkussen Heidi, NursePortugalGonçalvès Miguel, PhysioWinck Joao Carlos, MD SpainEscarabill Joan, MD Esquinas Antonio, MDGuell Rosa, MDSweden

SwitzerlandDe Halleux Quentin, Physio Fitting Jean-William, MDJanssens Jean-Paul, MD Schaller Marie-Denise, MD

TunisiaDziri Catherine, MD

Organizing Secretariat

20129 Milan, ItalyPhone +39 02 89 05 35 24Fax +39 02 20 13 [email protected]

Please, visit the websites:www.eurorespicare.comwww.arirassociazione.org

USEFUL ADDRESSES

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Congress VenuePalazzo dei Congressi di StresaPiazzale Europa, 3

Phone +39 0323 30 389Fax +39 0323 33 281www.stresacongressi.it

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PROGRAM OVERVIEWTHURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009

08.00-09.15 PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION

09.15-09.30 WELCOME TO THE PARTICIPANTS

09.30-11.00 PULMONARY REHABILITATIONPLENARY SESSION

11.00-11.30 Coffee Break

11.30-13.00 PULMONARY REHABILITATION

11.30-13.00 AEROSOL

11.30-13.00 INTENSIVE CARE

11.30-13.00 MANAGEMENT OF SURGICAL PATIENTS

11.30-13.00 NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS

11.30-13.00 AIRWAY CLEARANCE

11.30-13.00 SLEEP DISORDERS

13.15-14.15 Lunch Break and Practical Symposia

14.30-16.00 AEROSOL PLENARY SESSION

16.00-16.30 Poster Session (1) and Coffee Break


16.30-18.00 AEROSOL


16.30-18.00 MANAGEMENT OFSURGICAL PATIENTS




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10.00-10.30 OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES



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THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009 MORNING

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

08.00-09.15 PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION

09.15-09.30AUDITORIUM

WELCOME TO THE PARTICIPANTS


PLENARY SESSION ON “PULMONARY REHABILITATION: FROM THE STATE OF THE ART TO CLINICAL APPLICATION” Chairmen N. Ambrosino, Italy, N. Siafakas, Greece09.30: State of the Art N. Ambrosino,10.00: New aspects of rehabilitation E. Clini, Italy10.30: Rehabilitation from ICU to home C. Pison, France

11.00-11.30 Coffee Break

11.30-13.00ROOM 1 11.30: 6MWT versus shuttle walking in COPD R. Garrod, UK

11.50: Field tests in pulmonary patients L. Bianchi, Italy 12.10: Discussion

11.30-13.00ROOM 2 11.30: Current and emerging drugs for cystic fibrosis D. Costantini, Italy

11.50: Selecting the appropriate device TBA12.10: Discussion

11.30-13.00ROOM 3 11.30: Where and for whom M. Antonelli, Italy

11.50: How and when L. Vignaux, France 12.10: Discussion

11.30-13.00ROOM 4 11.30: The role of intra-operative mechanical ventilation P. Pelosi, Italy

11.45: Guidelines in the prevention of ARF J.P. Revelly, Switzerland12.00: Case reports K. Grant, Switzerland 12.10: Discussion

11.30-13.00ROOM 5 PATIENTS WITH NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE: PRO and COM DEBATE

Chairmen: M.R. Gonçalves, Portugal and P. Navalesi, Italy11.30: Pro Tracheostomy D. Orlikowsky, France11.50: Pro Noninvasive ventilation J. R. Bach, USA12.10: Discussion

11.30-13.00ROOM 6 P. Agent, UK

11.30-13.00ROOM 7 H. Takahashi, Switzerland

13.15-14.15ROOM 8

Lunch Break and Practical Symposia

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AFTERNOON14.30-16.00AUDITORIUM Chairman C. Braggion, Italy

14.30: New technology for aerosol administration P. Colombo, Italy15.00: Drug inhalation in newborn, infants and children H. Janssen, The Netherlands15.30: Aerosol therapy in intensive care unit J.B. Fink, USA


16.30-18.00ROOM 1 16.30: Testing the respiratory muscles A. Chetta, Italy

16.50: Respiratory muscle dysfunction in obstructive and restrictive patients S. Verges, France 17.10: Discussion

16.30-18.00ROOM 2

16.30: Aerosol in bronchiectasis patients R. Dal Negro, Italy16.50: Current developments and antibiotic aerosol therapy S. Zuffo, Italy17.10: Discussion

16.30-18.00ROOM 3 16.30: To prevent respiratory complications M. Norremberg, Belgium

16.50: To treat respiratory complications M. Sommariva, Italy17.10: Discussion

16.30-18.00ROOM 4

16.30: Conventional methods M. Humbert, Switzerland 16.50: Hypnose M. Davadant, Switzerland 17.10: Discussion

16.30-18.00ROOM 5 16.30: Management in the Emergency Department/Intensive Care Unit A. Corrado, Italy

16.50: Strategies for weaning, extubation and decanulation M. R. Gonçalves, Portugal 17.10: Discussion

16.30-18.00ROOM 6 (THE FRENCH APPROACH: AFE)

B. Demont, France

16.30-18.00ROOM 7 J.C. Borel, France and J.P. Janssens, Switzerland


FREE COMMUNICATIONS

19.00-20.00 Wine and cheese cocktail

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09.00-10.30AUDITORIUM Chairmen: J. Bott, UK, F. Della Corte, Italy and M. Norremberg, Belgium

09.00: Mechanical ventilation in ALI/ARDS, TBA 09.30: Noninvasive ventilation M. Antonelli, Italy

TBA


11.00-12.30ROOM 1 11.00: Patients selection in PR R. Gosselink, Belgium

11.20: Which training? G. Piaggi, Italy 11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 2 11.00: Aerosol therapy in asthma and COPD: what’s the difference L. Paggiaro, Italy

11.20: Metered-dose inhalers MDI and dry powder inhalers DPI E. Repossini, Italy 11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 3 11.00: Airway humidification in the mechanical ventilated patients S. Maggiore, Italy

11.20: Suctioning in the mechanical ventilated patients H. Markussen, Norway 11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 4 11.00: Pulmonary function (Obstructive, Restrictive etc.) consequences for different

surgical interventions J.W Fitting, Switzerland 11.20: Pre-operative physiotherapy M. Fagevik Olsen, Sweden11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 5 FOR PATIENTS WITH NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE

11.00: Choice of ventilatory mode and settings J.C. Winck, Portugal P. Frigerio, Italy

11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 6 11.00: Low PEP L. Lannefors, Sweden

11.20: High PEP B. Oberwaldner, Austria 11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 7 L. Nobili, Italy

11.00-12.30ROOM 8


FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009 MORNING

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PLENARY SESSION ON “MANAGEMENT OF SURGICAL PATIENTS”Chairmen: P. Pelosi, Italy and K. Grant, Switzerland14.00: Hemodynamics: What every therapist needs to know J.P. Revelly, Switzerland 14.30: Pain management in the post-operative period: the essential rules I. Decosterd, Switzerland 15.00: Prevention of respiratory complication after major surgery J. Roeseler, Belgium


16.00-17.30ROOM 1 16.00: Exercise in cachectic COPD I. Vogiatzis, Greece

16.20: Relief of dyspnea in very severe pulmonary dysfunction N. Ambrosino, Italy 16.40: Discussion

16.00-17.30ROOM 2 HOW AND WHICH CLINICAL BENEFIT?

16.00: Nasal saline irrigations: are they effective? P. Marchisio, Italy16.20: Nasal irrigations practical aspects B. Ferrari, Italy 16.40: Discussion

16.00-17.30ROOM 3 16.00: Critical illness myopathy and neuropathy N. Latronico, Italy

16.20: Early rehabilitation in ICU R. Gosselink, Belgium 16.40: Discussion

16.00-17.30ROOM 4 AFTER SURGERY

G. Ferreyra, Italy 16.20: Actelectasis and instrumental aids in surgical patients J.B. Michotte, Switzerland 16.40: Discussion

16.00-17.30ROOM 5 FOR PATIENTS WITH NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS

16.00: Protocols for discharge planning J. Escarrabill, Spain16.20: Telemonitoring M. Vitacca, Italy 16.40: Discussion

16.00-17.30ROOM 6 16.00: In children and adults Q. De Halleux, Switzerland

16.20: In newborns and enfants H. Gauchez, France16.40: Discussion

16.00-17.30ROOM 7 A. Braghiroli, Italy


GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ERCA

AFTERNOON

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PLENARY SESSION ON “NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS: RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT

Chairmen: A. Corrado, Italy and M.R. Gonçalves, Portugal 08.30: In patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy M. Toussaint, Belgium 09.00: In patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis J. Escarrabill, Spain09.30: In paediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders M. Chatwin, UK


OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIESAARC, ERS, GARD, ERCA, ARIR


11.00-12.30ROOM 1 11.00: Maintaining fitness in chronic respiratory conditions R. Garrod, UK

11.20: Assessment and control of body composition L. Bianchi, Italy11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 2 11.00: Aerosol administration in newborn with bronchiolitis and laringitis Q. De Halleux, Switzerland

11.20: Aerosol administration in mechanical ventilation J. B. Fink, USA11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 3 11.00: Pro D. Hess, USA

11.20: Con S. Nava, Italy11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 4 SURGICAL DRAINS

11.00: T. Crivelli, Switzerland11.20: D. Tosi, Italy11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 5 TECHNIQUES FOR PATIENTS WITH NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE

11.00: Difficult expectoration: assisted cough M. Sommariva, Italy11.20: Glossopharyngeal breathing M. Nygren-Bonnier, Sweden11.40: Discussion

11.00-12.30ROOM 6 G. Postiaux, Belgium

11.00-12.30ROOM 7 F. Fanfulla, Italy

12.45-13.45ROOM 8


SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009 MORNING

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PLENARY SESSION ON “AIRWAY CLEARANCE: PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN REGARD TO FLOW MODULATION TECHNICS”Chairmen: P. Delguste, Belgium and J.B. Fink, USA14.00: Airway flow differences between newborn, infants and adults J. Cotting, Switzerland 14.30: Airflow in obstructive disease L. Eriksson, Sweden15.00: Airway flow : implications for the practice J.B. Fink, Belgium


16.00-17.30ROOM 1

ROUND TABLE 1 - PULMONARY REHABILITATION - HOW TO SET UP HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM Chairmen: E.M. Clini, Italy, and J.C. Borel, FranceParticipants: all the Speakers involved 17.15: Take home message by the two chairmen

16.00-17.30ROOM 2 Chairmen: D. Hess, USA, and C. Braggion, Italy

Participants: all the Speakers involved17.15: Take home message by the two chairmen

16.00-17.30ROOM 3 IT SHOULD BE

Chairmen: P. Navalesi, Italy, M. Norremberg, Belgium and A. Esquinas, SpainParticipants: all the Speakers involved17.15: Take home message by the chairmen

16.00-17.30ROOM 4

ROUND TABLE 4 - MANAGEMENT OF SURGICAL PATIENTS - PATIENTS MANAGEMENT AFTER LUNG TRANSPLANTATION - DIFFERENT PRACTICE Chairmen: L. Santambrogio, Italy and J.W. Fitting, SwitzerlandParticipants: all the Speakers involved 17.15: Take home message by the two chairmen

16.00-17.30ROOM 5 PATIENTS WITH NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE

Chairmen: B. Steffensen, Denmark, J.C. Winck, Portugal and R. Pirttimaa, FinlandParticipants: all the Speakers involved17.15: Take home message by the two chairmen

16.00-17.30ROOM 6

ROUND TABLE 6 - AIRWAY CLEARANCE: FOR A COMMON DENOMINATORChairmen: Q. De Halleux, Switzerland, P. Delguste, Belgium and S. Zuffo, ItalyParticipants: all the Speakers involved 17.15: Take home message by the chairmen

16.00-17.30ROOM 7

ROUND TABLE 7 - SLEEP DISORDERS - nCPAP and aPAP: PRO AND CON Chairmen: A. Braghiroli, Italy and F. Fanfulla, Italy


AFTERNOON

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Penny Agent

Nicolino AmbrosinoItaly Md

Massimo AntonelliItaly Md

John R. BachUsa Md

Luca BianchiItaly Md

Jean Christian BorelFrance Phy

Julia Bott

Cesare BraggionItaly Md

Alberto BraghiroliItaly Md

Michelle Chatwin

Alfredo ChettaItaly Md

Enrico Maria CliniItaly Md

Paolo ColomboItaly Md

Antonio CorradoItaly Md

Diana CostantiniItaly Md

Jacques CottingSwitzerland Md

Tatiana CrivelliSwitzerland Nurse

R. Dal NegroItaly Md

Maryse DavadantSwitzerland Nurse

Quentin De HalleuxSwitzerland Phy

Isabelle DecosterdSwitzerland Md

Pierre DelgusteBelgium Phy

Francesco Della CorteItaly Md

Bruno DemontFrance Phy

Leif ErikssonSweden Md

Joan EscarrabillSpain Md

Antonio EsquinasSpain Md

M. Fagevik OlsenSweden Phy

Francesco FanfullaItaly Md

Beatrice FerrariItaly Phy

G.P. FerreyraItaly Phy

James B. FinkUsa Md

Jean William FittingSwitzerland Md

Pamela FrigerioItaly Phy

Rachel Garrod

Hugues GauchezFrance Phy

Miguel GonçalvesPortugal Phy

Rik GosselinkBelgium Phy

Kathleen GrantSwitzerland Phy

Dean HessUsa Md

Muriel HumbertSwitzerland Nurse

Hettie JanssensThe Nederlands Md

Jean Paul JanssensSwitzerland Md

Louise LanneforsSweden Phy

Nicola LatronicoItaly Md

Salvatore MaggioreItaly Md

Paola MarchisioItaly Md

Heidi MarkussenNorway Nurse

Jean Bernard MichotteSwitzerland Phy

Stefano NavaItaly Md

Paolo NavalesiItaly Md

Lino NobiliItaly Md

Michelle NorrembergBelgium Phy

Malin Nygren-BonnierSweden Phy

David Orlikowski France Phy

Beatrice OberwaldnerAustria Phy

Pierluigi PaggiaroItaly Md

Paolo PelosiItaly Md

Giancarlo PiaggiItaly Phy

Ritva PirttimaaFinland Phy

FACULTY MEMBERSCristophe PisonFrance Md

Guy PostiauxBelgium Phy

Elena RepossiniItaly Phy

J.P. RevellySwitzerland Md

Jean RoeselerBelgium Md

Luigi SantambrogioItaly Md

Nikolas SiafakasGreece Md

Maurizio SommarivaItaly Phy

Birgit SteffensenDenmark Phy

Hiromitsu TakahashiSwitzerland Phy

Davide TosiItaly Md

Michel ToussaintBelgium Phy

Samuel VergesFrance Phy

Laurence VignauxFrance Phy

Michele VitaccaItaly Md

Ioannis VogiatzisGreece Md

Joaõ Carlos WinckPortugal Md

Sergio ZuffoItaly Phy

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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATIONLANGUAGE

English is the official language of the Congress.Simultaneous translation (English/Italian) will be available only during Plenary Sessions.

COMPUTER CENTER

All meeting rooms are equipped with a computer slide projector only. Neither traditional slides nor overhead projectors for transparencies are available. It will not be possible to use personal laptops in the meeting rooms, unless previously authori-zed by the Organizing Secretariat.

Speakers are kindly requested to use Powerpoint for Windows.

A Computer Center will be available in the Congress Area. To allow for the smooth running of sessions, Speakers are requested to contact this center and hand in their CD (pen or memory stick) at least one hour before the beginning of their session or the previous afternoon for the morning sessions.

ECM ACCREDITATION The program of the 3rd European Respiratory Care Association Congress will be submitted for Italian Continuing Medical Education, to the Italian Ministry of Health for the following roles: physician, nurse and physiotherapist.

OFFICIAL MEETINGSGENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ERCA : Friday, April 3 from 17.30 to 18.30 in the Main Auditorium.

OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES : Saturday, April 4 from 10.00 to 10.30 in the Main Auditorium.

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POSTER AND ORAL PRESENTATIONSABSTRACT SUBMISSIONThe deadline for abstract presentation is October 31, 2008.Abstract can be sent via e-mail to the Organizing Secretariat: [email protected] Scientific Committee will make a selection. Notification for acceptance will be sent by February 20, 2009.

INSTRUCTIONSThe abstract should not exceed 300 words.The abstract must be typed in English using Times 12 pt. Please do not forget to enter your information as follows:

Address of the corresponding author

case of problems with e-mail correspondence. TitleThe title should not exceed 20 words.

Author’s namesThe name of the Presenting Author should be mentioned first underlined. Separate multiple authors with commas.

Affiliation(s)

Institution(s) of the authors

We recommend that the abstracts are structured into paragraphs, such as Background, Aims, Methods, Results, Summary/Conclusions.

BackgroundA short introduction is needed to the background of the study. Limit information to the essentials. If you are referring to published work then you must cite it.

AimPlease mention the aim of the study.

Methods

of statistical methods.

ResultsResults must be stated. Should the method produce numerical data, then numbers must be presented with appropriate statistical results.

Summary/Conclusions

References

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POSTER SESSIONDetails with size and layout requirements will be given to the authors after selection.

Posters have to be put up in the Poster Area by the Authors. They must be put up on Thursday, April 2 from 08.00 to 11.00 and they will remain until the end of the Congress.During discussion, Authors are kindly invited to be in front of their poster.

Poster discussion will take place on: - Thursday April 2 : from 16.00 to 16.30 - Friday April 3 : from 10.30 to 11.00 and from 15.30 to 16.00- Saturday April 4 : from 10.30 to 11.00 and from 15.30 to 16.00

ORAL COMMUNICATIONThe Scientific Committee will select a few abstracts for oral presentation on Thursday, April 2 from 18.00 to 18.30 in the Main Auditorium. Oral presentations will have 5 minutes for the Speaker and 4 minutes for Questions & Answers. It is necessary to respect the assigned time in order to guarantee a smooth running of the session.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONORGANIZING SECRETARIAT

20129 Milan, ItalyPhone +39 02 89 05 35 24Fax +39 02 20 13 [email protected] CONGRESS VENUEPalazzo dei Congressi di StresaPiazzale Europa, 3

Phone +39 0323 30 389Fax +39 0323 33 281www.stresacongressi.it

SECRETARIAT ON SITE

through 4.

Opening hours April 2 from 08.00 to 18.45 April 3 from 08.15 to 18.45 April 4 from 08.30 to 18.30 CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCEA certificate of attendance will be given to all registered participants upon presentation of their badge at the Secretariat Desk on Saturday April 4, 2009.

ADMISSION Participants are kindly requested to wear their badges during the Congress Activities. The badge allows you to access to the Scientific Sessions.

WELCOME COCKTAILA wine and cheese cocktail wil be offered on Thursday April 2 at 18.45 to all Participants.

COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTCoffee points wil be set up in the Exhibition area.

LUNCHLunches are not included in the registration fee. A snack-bar will be open in the Congress

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TECHNICAL EXHIBITIONAn exhibition of scientific and technical equipment will be organized in the Congress area. Interested companies are kindly requested to contact the Organizing Secretariat to obtain the exhibition kit with full information.

INSURANCE The Congress Organizer cannot accept liability for personal injuries occurred, or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress Participants, either during or as result of the Con-gress. Please check the validity of your insurance.

NO SMOKING

MOBILE PHONES Participants are kindly requested to keep their phones off during Scientific Sessions

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REGISTRATIONS

REGISTRATION FEES (vat 20% included) Before Nov 30, 2008 After Nov 30, 2008

ERCA / ARIR MEMBERS 170,00 210,00

NO MEMBERS 210,00 250,00

STUDENTS 60,00 85,00

Only registered participants are allowed to attend the Scientic Sessions. Deadline for registrations is March 6, 2009.After March 6, only registrations on site at the New Registrations Desk in the Congress

The registration fee includes:- Admission to the Scientific Sessions- Welcome cocktail

- Congress kit- Coffee break

4 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER MailRegistration form with payment to:

FaxRegistration form with payment to: +39 02 20 13 95

E-mailRegistration form with payment to: [email protected]

On linewww.eurorespicare.com

PAYMENT METHODSCredit Card

Bank Transfer

IBAN code: IT44L0200801624000009340484SWIFT code: UNCRIT B 1224

For this kind of payment, participants must give the bank their full name and address and the reason for the payment.Participants are liable for all bank expensesPlease note that only registrations accompanied by the relevant payment will be processed.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDREGISTRATION FEECancellation received in writing by the Organizing Secretariat by March 6, 2009 will be subject to a 30% penalty. No refund wil be given after this date.

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EXCURSION PROGRAM

ON APRIL 3Tour of the islands by private boat and visit of Isola Bella and Isola Superiore dei Pescatori

Half day by boat on lake Maggiore. We board the boat from the hotel jetty and sail across the lake admiring the beautiful scenery. We arrive on Isola Bella and meet the official guide of the palace and take a guided tour of the Baroque palace, which takes approx 45 minutes. Free time after the guided tour to admire the wonderful terraces and the gardens. Exploring the island it will be possible to admire the small shops and the village. We then visit isola Superiore dei Pescatori, the fishing village, here there will be time to enjoy the scenery and stroll around the island before returning to the hotel by boat. Private boat from StresaEntrance ticket on Isola Bella (palace and garden)

Guided visit in the palace on Isola BellaTour leader during tour Extras not included

Depart Congress Centre: 09.30Return Congress Centre: 12.00Price per person 39,00 p.p. v

Stresa Congress Centre

Phone: +39 0323 30 389Fax: +39 0323 33 281E-mail: [email protected]

You are kindly requested to send the enclosed Excursion Program form to the Booking Office Stresa Congress Centre along with your credit card details as guarantee for reservation.All rates are based on a minimum of 20 paying guests, the excursion is guaranteed only if the minimum guaranteed number is reached.

BOOKING OFFICE

HALF DAY

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ON APRIL 3Tour of the islands by private boat and visit of Isola Madre and Isola Superiore dei Pescatori

Half day by boat on lake Maggiore. We board the boat from the hotel jetty and sail across the lake admiring the beautiful scenery. We arrive on Isola Madre and meet the official guide of the palace and take a guided tour of the Borromeo palace, which takes approx 40 minutes. Free time after the guided tour to admire the wonderful English style gardens, its peacocks pheasants and parrotts who walk freely around the island. The visit carrys on with isola Supe-riore dei Pescatori, the fishing village, here there will be time to enjoy the scenery and stroll around the island before returing to the hotel by boat. Private boat from StresaEntrance ticket on Isola Madre (palace and garden)

Guide /tour leader during tour

Depart Congress Centre: 09.30Return Congress Centre: 12.00Price per person 36,00 p.p.

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ON APRIL 4Tour of Lake Orta, the island of Saint Julius and the Alessi Outlet

Almost at once we leave Lake Maggiore and after a short drive we drive at the northern tip of Lake Orta. We arrive above the village of Orta then after a short walk, we arrive in the Medieval villageof Orta to explore this delightful place with its tiny streets and sacred hillside with many chapels

boat to the delightful island of San Giulio and have time to admire the Basilica and the only street of the Island. We return to the coach and in the way back to Stresa, we stop in Omegna to visit the “Alessi Outlet”, one of the most famous manufacturer for household articles.

Private bus from Stresa

Tour leader during tour Return boat trip to the island of San Giulio from Orta

Depart Congress Centre: 09.30Return Congress Centre: 12.00Price per person 45,00 p.p.

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ON APRIL 3 Tour of Milano and shopping

An interesting drive to the capital of Lom-

On arrival we meet our official city gui-de to visit the city on foot and by coach to see the modern town rebuilt after the war and the historic town including the Sforza Castle, La Scala Opera House, the Monumental Cemetery where Toscanini was buried, the Arch of Peace (sister to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris), the famous

and the Cathedral which is the centre of Milan and a pedestrian area where there are also many elegant shops. Free time to wander around the shops before joining the coach and returning to Lake Maggiore.

Private bus Guide /tour leader during tour Depart Congress Centre: 09.00Return Congress Centre: 17.00Price per person 65,00 p.p. (lunch is excluded)

ON APRIL 3 Tour of Macugnaga and Monte Rosa

A scenic drive up the rugged valley of the Anza. Through charming villages built in stone, past winding rivers, and waterfalls towards the village of Macugnaga, once famous for its gold mines. Macugnaga lies at the foot of the Mount Rosa range, the second highest in the alps (15.200ft). Free time to explore the village and take the chair lift (optional) to admire the pea-ks and glaciers. A stroll in the meadows to see the wild flowers, then perhaps a “fil de fer” in the local café before retur-ning down the valley and back to Lake Maggiore. Lunch in a mountain chalet.

Private bus Guide /tour leader during tour Depart Congress Centre: 09.00Return Congress Centre: 16.00Price per person 55,00 p.p. (lunch is excluded)

FULL DAY

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ON APRIL 4 Tour of Verbania Intra and shopping

After a short bus ride, the guests will

area that is called Intra. Intra is a well known area locally for shopping, the main shopping precinct is pedestrian. On Saturday there is also the biggest open air market where all types of go-ods are sold from bags to shoes to wine and local products. In the shopping precincts, it is possible to purchase all sorts of goods from brand names of the Italian design to local products.

Private bus Guide /tour leader during tour Depart Congress Centre: 09.30Return Congress Centre: 18.00Price per person 55,00 p.p.

Tour of the Hundred Valleys by train and Locarno

Almost at once we leave Lake Maggiore and after a drive through the Ossola valley, we ar-rive in Domodossola and leave the bus and bo-ard the typical train. During the train ride it will be possible to admire the lovely waterfalls and the hills as well as the Italian and Swiss Alps. Once arrived in Locarno there will be free time for admiring the Swiss side of lake Maggiore or take the small train up to the Madonna Del Sasso above Locarno. Lunch in Locarno. After lunch there will be a scenic ride along the lake side to Baveno.

Private bus to DomodossolaTrain to LocarnoPublic boat backGuide /tour leader during tour Depart Congress Centre: 09.00Return Congress Centre: 16.00Price per person 68,00 p.p. (lunch is excluded)

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Make sure to have your reservation done by November 30, 2008: after this date rooms are not guaranteed.

Stresa Congress Centre

Phone: +39 0323 30 389Fax: +39 0323 33 281E-mail: [email protected]

You are kindly requested to send the enclosed Hotel Accommodation form to the Booking Office Stresa Congress Centre along with your credit card details as guarantee for hotel reservation.

The Booking Office will answer you back with hotel and cost details, along with cancellation policy.

PRICES FOR ROOM

Hotel rates refer to 2008: rates could increase for 2009 from 5% to 10%

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

**** Stars A

**** Stars B

**** Stars C

*** Stars A

*** Stars B

** Stars

-

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106,00

97,00 / 100,00

90,00

70,00

196,00 / 200,00

175,00

145,00

110,00 / 115,00

95,00

80,00

250,00 / 260,00

230,00

186,00

134,00 / 140,00

106,00 / 110,00

94,00

*** Residence

Suite (2 + 1 pax) 140,00

Suite Superior (2/4 pax)

180,00

Hotels

Single Room Double Room for Single Use

Double Room

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HOW TO REACH STRESA

BY PLANEStresa is situated close to the International airports of Milano Linate (110 km) and Malpensa (45 km)

From Malpensa an Alibus bus service is available connecting the airport to Stresa:Departure fromTimetable:Duration time: 50 minutesPrice: 8.50 - Tickets can be bought on the busRemarks: The journeys are only by request. You have to call S.A.F. at +39 0323 55 21 72 or send a fax to +39 0323 55 21 65 or send a mail to: [email protected] further info: www.safduemila.com

From Linate, you can reach the Central Railway Station by bus. Departure from: arrivals floorTimetable: from 6.05 a.m. to 11.45 p.m. Every day, every 30 minutes Price: full fare 4.00 - Tickets can be bought at Agenzia Autostradale Linate or on the busFor further info: please contact STARFLY at +39 02 58 58 72 37

For further information: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it

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HOW TO REACH STRESA

BY TRAIN

The train station is at a walking distance from most of the hotels. Taxis are usually available outside the train station.

For more information: www.trenitalia.it or www.sbb.ch

BY CAR

From Milano“A26” highway, direction “Gravellona Toce”. Exit: Baveno Stresa.

From GenovaNovara. Exit: Baveno Stresa

From Switzerland: Swiss highway nr. 2 from Basel to Lugano, through the tunnel of the Gottardo. Take the exit south to Bellinzona follow the signs for Lake Maggiore.

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REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill in this form using a typewriter or block letters.

LAST NAME ___________________________________________________________________________

FIRST NAME _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS FOR INVOICE:

HOME ADDRESS SPONSORING COMPANY:____________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

Zip Code ______________________________ City ______________________________________________

Country _________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________ Fax ____________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________________________________________

(for Italian residents only)

Profession:

Physician Nurse Physiotherapist

REGISTRATION FEES (vat 20% included)

To be sent to:

Phone + 39 02 89 05 35 24 Fax +39 02 20 13 95e-mail:[email protected] March 6, 2009

Before Nov 30, 2008 After Nov 30, 2008

ERCA / ARIR MEMBERS 170,00 210,00 NO MEMBERS 210,00 250,00 STUDENTS 60,00 85,00

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By Bank Transfer

IBAN code: IT44L0200801624000009340484SWIFT code: UNCRIT B 1224 By Credit Card

CARTASì

MASTERCARD

Card nr.

Expiration date /

Cardholder’s surname _______________________________________________________________

Cardholder’s name __________________________________________________________________

Date of birth _______________________________________________________________________

DATE ___________________________ SIGNATURE ______________________________________

They will be used only for communications concerning the meeting organization.

PAYMENT METHOD

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FORMPlease fill in this form using a typewriter or block letters.

LAST NAME ___________________________________________________________________________

FIRST NAME _____________________________________________________________________________


HOME ADDRESS SPONSORING COMPANY:____________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

Zip Code ______________________________ City ______________________________________________

Country _________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________ Fax ___________________________

E-mail _________________________________________________________________________________

(for Italian residents only)_____________________________________________________________

Date of arrival______________________________________Date of departure________________________

Hotel rates refer to 2008: rates could increase for 2009 from 5% to 10%

To be sent to:Booking OfficeStresa Congress CentrePiazzale Europa, 3

Phone +39 0323 30 389Fax +39 0323 33 281by November 30, 2008

**** Stars A **** Stars B **** Stars C *** Stars A *** Stars B ** Stars

-- 106,00 97,00/ 100,00 90,00 70,00

196,00/ 200,00 175,00 145,00 110,00/ 115,00 95,00 80,00

250,00/ 260,00 230,00 186,00 134,00/ 140,00 106,00/ 110,00 94,00

*** Residence

Suite (2 + 1 pax) 140,00

Suite Superior (2/4 pax) 180,00

Hotels

Single Room Double Room for Single Use

Double Room

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RESERVATION METHODPlease indicate your credit card information as guarantee for the hotel reservationU

IBAN code: IT44L0200801624000009340484 By Credit Card

CARTASì

MASTERCARD

Card nr.

Expiration date /



Date of birth _______________________________________________________________________

DATE ___________________________ SIGNATURE ______________________________________


space for hotel confirmation:

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EXCURSION PROGRAM FORMPlease fill in this form using a typewriter or block letters.

LAST NAME ___________________________________________________________________________

FIRST NAME _____________________________________________________________________________


Address ________________________________________________________________________________

Zip Code ______________________________ City ______________________________________________

Country _________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________ Fax ____________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________________________________________

(for Italian residents only)

Half Day - On April 3Tour: Isola Bella and Isola PescatoriPrice per person 39,00 p.p. Half Day - On April 4Tour: Lake Orta, the Island of St Julius and the Alessi OutletPrice per person 45,00 p.p.

Full Day - On April 3Tour of Milan and shopping Price per person 65,00 p.p.

Full Day - On April 4

Price per person 55,00 p.p.

Tour: Isola Madre and Isola PescatoriPrice per person 39,00 p.p.

Tour of Macugnaga and Monte RosaPrice per person 55,00 p.p.

Price per person 68,00 p.p.

To be sent to:Booking OfficeStresa Congress CentrePiazzale Europa, 3

Phone +39 0323 30 389Fax +39 0323 33 281no later than March 6, 2009

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Please indicate your credit card information as guarantee for the excursion reservationBy Bank Tran-sfer

IBAN code: IT44L0200801624000009340484 By Credit Card

CARTASì

MASTERCARD

Card nr.

Expiration date /



Date of birth _______________________________________________________________________

DATE ___________________________ SIGNATURE ______________________________________


RESERVATION METHOD

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