1.Blood purification therapy in children with acute poisoning
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(2):102-104
This article summarizes the mechanisms, and the effects of clinical application of more common mode of blood purification in rescuing the acute poisoning in children. The timing of blood purification and the considerations are reviewed as well. It also proposes that acquaintancing the indications and contraindications of blood purification, proper selection of treatment modalities and mastering the operation can reduce the adverse reaction and improve the survival rate in children with acute poisoning.
2.Modulatory effects of nebulized nitric oxide donor on inflammatory response in newborn piglets with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Shaohua WANG ; Bing HUANG ; Yongming WANG ; Hongxing DANG ; Feng XU ; Fengwu KUANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):53-55
Objective To investigate modulatory effects of Neb-SNP on inflammatory response and to explore the protection mechanisms of Neb-SNP in newborn piglets with ARDS. Methods Forty-five neonatal swines were randomly divided into five groups:group A (controlled group ,n = 9), group B (physiological saline group,n =9),group C (Neb-SNP 1 mg/ml,0. 9% NaCl, n = 9), group D (Neb-SNP 5 mg/ml,0. 9% NaCl, n = 9) and group E (Neb-SNP 10 mg/ml,0. 9% NaCl, n = 9). The pathological changes and activity of NF-κB in the lung tissue ,TNF-α ,IL-10 and IL-12 concentrations in serum at 30 minutes,60 minutes and 120 minutes after aerosol inhalation were observed. Results Activity of NF-κB and serum concentrations of TNF-α and IL-12 in the Neb-SNP treated group were lower than group B(P <0. 05) ,and serum IL-l0 concentration was obviously higher in the Neb-SNP group(P <0. 05). With an increase of Neb-SNP concentration,activity of NF-κB and serum concentrations of TNF-α and IL-12 were obviously increased, while serum concentrations of IL-10 was increased in group D and group E than that of group C (P < 0. 05).Conclusion Inhalation of Neb-SNP reduced lung injury induced ARDS through lowering NF-κB activity and inhibiting expression of harmful inflammatory cytokines.
3.Olig1 gene expression in brain tissue of newborn rat of periventricular leukomalacia and the relation with remyelination
Wei WANG ; Xiaohong LIU ; Xirong CHEN ; Xue FENG ; Liufang HE
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):50-52
Objective To determine Oligl transcription factor expression in periventricular tissue of day 2 newborn rat of periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) and to explore the relation with remyelination.Methods PVL newborn rat model was successfully established through bilateral common carotid artery ligation,followed by 8% oxygen exposure for 30 min. On day 0,day 7 and day 14 after operation,Oligl expression was examined through in situ hybridization, oligodendrocyte precursor cells and oligodendrocytes were detected via immunohistochemistry method and mRNA levels of MBP, PLP, MAG in control and PVL group were examined with quantitative real-time PCR. Results Oligl positive cells of control group were 115 ± 15/mm2. On day 0 and day 7 after operation,oligl positive cells were 72 ± 20/mm2and 75 ± 12/mm2 ,and there was significant difference as compared with control group (P both < 0. 05), however the oligl positive cells on day 14 after operation(146 ± 1 1/mm2) significantly increased with comparison to control group (P <0. 05). Compared to control group, GST-Ⅱ positive oligodendrocytes and O4 positive oligodendroglial progenitor cells of PVL group were significantly decreased on day 0, day 7 after operation (P both < 0. 05), and these cells both increased on day 14 after operation ,however there was no difference as compared with control group (P > 0. 05). Compared to control group, mRNA levels of MBP, PLP, MAG all significantly decreased on day 0,day 7 after operation(P all < 0. 05), and these levels slightly increased on day 14 after operation (P > 0. 05). Conclusion Oligl transcription factor may be essential in the remyelination and repair of myelin in PVL.
4.Dynamic change and correlation of ventilative function pulmonary mechanics with cardiac function in the term infants
Benqing WU ; Qizhu TANG ; Yuqin YAN ; Xiaoli MA
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):41-43
Objective To investigate the dynamic change and correlation of the pulmonary ventilative function, mechanic and cardiac function in the term infants. Methods Twenty hundred term infants were divided into A 、B 、C and D groups by age which was 0 ~ 24 h, ~ 72 h, ~ 1 w and 28 d respectively. The lung ventilative and mechanical function were measured respectively by using techniques of tidal breathing flow-volume loop(TBFVL)and the single occlusion. The Master screen Paed-lung function devices of Germanic JAEGER Co. was be used in this study. The parameter of pulmonary function including minute volume(MV) ,tidal volume (TV), respiratory system compliance(Crs) and respiratory system resistance (Rrs). The cardiac function were measured by using SonoSite 180 PLUS color Doppler ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The main parameter of cardiac function including cardiac output(CO) and stroke volume(SV). Results The TV of A, B ,C and D group were 20. 2 ± 3.78,21. 1 ± 3.71,22. 3 ± 4. 48 and 23. 9 ±4.90 (ml)respectively, the TV of C and D group were higher than that of A group, and the TV of D group was higher than that of B group (P < 0. 05).There were no significantly difference of Crs, Rrs among A, B, C and D group(P > 0. 05). The CO of A,B,C and D group were 0.93 ±0. 23,0.93 ±0.23,1.02 ±0.21 and 1.08 ±0.27 (L/min) ,the CO of D group was higher than that of A and B groups (P < 0. 05). The CO was negative correlation with Rrs (r = - 0. 16,P < 0. 05) and positive correlation with MV、 TV、 Crs (r was 0. 50、 0. 54、0. 13 respectively, P < 0. 05).Conclusion The lung ventilative function is mature gradually with increasing age. The cardiac output has been obviously improved for postnatal 1 week in the term infants. The pulmonary ventilative function and mechanic parameter are important effective factors of cardiac function.
5.The detection of Rotavirus and Norwalkvirus in stool and cerebrospinal fluid of children with infantile convulsions associated with mild gastroenteritis
Xinguo LU ; Jianxiang LIAO ; Guifen ZHOU ; Yan HU ; Bing LI ; Chunxi HAN ; Tieshuan HUANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):39-40
Objective To explore the common pathogen of infantile convulsions associated with mild gastroenteritis, and to study the differences between the seizures caused by the two kinds of virus.Methods RT-PCR was used to detect Rotavirus (RV) and Norwalkvirus (NoV) in stool and cerebrospinal fluid of 30 cases with infantile convulsions associated with mild gastroenteritis. The differences between the frequency of seizures caused by two kinds of virus were analyzed by statistical methods (two-sample t-test).Results 17/30 (56. 7%) were RV-positive in stool and 3/17 (17. 7%) in cerebrospinal fluid; 6/30 (25.0%) were NoV-positive in stool and 1/6 (16. 7%) in cerebrospinal fluid. The seizure frequency with NoV infection was (4. 33 ± 1.75) times, and RV infection patients was (2. 53 ± 1.12) times (P < 0. 01).The seizure frequency of CSF virus-positive children was (4. 75 ± 1.71) times compared to (2. 63 ± 1.21)times in virus-negative children (P < 0.01). Conclusion The common pathogens causing infantile convulsions associated with mild gastroenteritis were RV and NoV. The degree of NoV infection affecting the central nervous system may be greater than RV. The presence of the virus in cerebrospinal fluid may lead to higher incidence of seizures,but their exact roles related to the occurrence of seizures remain to be further studied.
6.Combined application of low-dose dopamine and phentolamine for treatment of edema in children with nephrotic syndrome
Jiandong HONG ; Mingfeng WANG ; Qingliu FU ; Tianwen ZHENG ; Zhiqiang SU ; Zhanrong XI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):36-38
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of low dose dopamine combined with phentolamine in the treatment of primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS) with edema. Methods Retrospective control studies were performed in 155 patients of PNS with edema, who received comprehensive treatment with small dose dopamine combined with phentolamine (group A). Patients treated with furosemide infusion were recruited as control (group B). Results The urinary output, urinary sodium increased after therapy in group A, showing significant differences (P < 0. 01). But urinary potassium excretion, serum sodium and potassium showed no significant difference after therapy in group A. The urinary output, urinary sodium and potassium excretion increased and the serum sodium and potassium decreased after therapy in group B, all showing significant differences between before and after treatment (P <0. 01). The edema relief rate,urinary output, urinary sodium excretion, serum sodium and potassium in group A was significantly higher whereas urinary potassium excretion were significantly lower than those of group B(P <0. 01). The rate of drug adverse reaction in group A was significantly lower than that of group B. Conclusion Low dose dopamine combined with phentolamine in PNS with edema is safe and effective,which may be a substitute of diuretic like furosemide in the treatment of edema of patients with different blood volume.
7.Analysis of etiology and drug resistance of infectious diarrhea among children in Beijing area in 2009
Guohui YU ; Fang DONG ; Xiqing LIU ; Hong XU ; Wenqi SONG ; Xiwei XU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):33-35
Objective To investigate the etiology, epidemiologic features and drug resistance tendency of acute infectious diarrhea among children in Beijing area. Methods Enteric pathogenic bacteria were isolated, cultured and identified for serotype from the stool specimens of children with the initial clinical diagnosis of acute bacterial diarrhea in the intestinal clinic from January to October in 2009 ,and the antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria was tested by disk diffusion method. The cluster A rotavirus antigen was also detected by the qualitative technique of immunochromatographic double-antibody sandwich assay. Results Of the 256 stool specimens, 87 strains of 4 species of pathogenic bacteria were detected with the detectable rate of 34. 0% ,of which 2 strains were detected in one stool sample ,including 40 strains of salmonella (46. 0%) ,23 strains of shigella (26. 4%) ,2 strains of diarrheogenic escherichia coli (2. 3%) and 22 strains of staphylococcus aureus (25.3%). The positively detected patients consisted of 54 males and 32 females with the ratio of 1.69∶1 ,of whom 55 cases (64. 0%) were under 2 years of age. Of the 13 strains of shigella, 13 were sonnei shigella (56. 5%). And of the 22 strains of staphylococcus aureus,20 were detected among the infants under 1 year of age. The rates of crug resistance to certain antibiotics were lower in salmonella than in shigella (ampicillin :65. 0% vs. 95.7% ;compound sulfamethoxazole:20. 0% vs. 78. 3% ;ciprofloxacin:7.5% vs.8. 7% ;ceftriaxone: 15.0% vs. 73.9%). Of the 256 stool specimens ,47 were found positive for cluster A rotavirus,of whom 13 were also positive in stool bacteria culture. Conclusion Salmonella is the major pathogen among children with bacterial diarrhea in Beijing in 2009, and sonnei shigella is the main epidemic strains of shigella diarrhea. lnfants under 2 years of age are the susceptible population of the above two species of bacteria, while staphylococcus aureus mainly infect the infants under 1 years of age. Multi-resistance in shigella is still serious. The incidence of mixed infections of bacteria and rotavirus increases in children with infectious diarrhea.
8.Clinical features and treatment of 147 cases with severe hand, foot and mouth disease receiving mechanical ventilation
Qiaozhi YANG ; Hui TIAN ; Jun LIANG ; Shengying DONG ; Zhijun LIU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):30-32
Objective To summarize the clinical features,diagnostic and treatment experience of severe hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD) cases receiving mechanical ventilation from Jan 1 to Sep 6,2009 in our hospital and provide reference for reducing the occurrence of neurogenic pulmonary edema(NPE) and mortality. Methods 147 severe HFMD who received mechanical ventilation were analyzed by a retrospective investigation. Results 85.0% children were less than 3 years old and 100% patients had a fever. The mechanical ventilation occurred within 1 to 4 days after fever (3.06 ± 1. 02) d. Neurological complications presented as bad spirit,easy surprised, involuntary movement of the extremities and lethargy. Respiratory system complication presented as polypnea, hypepnea and irregular rhythm. Circulatory system complication presented as heart rate increase or decrease, hypertension or hypotension, piebald skin and low limb temperature.Some of the children had high white blood cell counting,glucose and lactic acid of the blood. The EV71-PCR positive rate was 34. 7% for throat swabs,and 42. 2% for anal swabs. Chest X-ray presented as increased broncho vascular shadows, exudation or nonapparent abnormality. Only three children were dead, fatality rate was 2. 0%. Conclusion The HFMD cases in this outbreak are relatively more serious,and change rapidly. It's difficult to treat as soon as NPE appeared,and it has high fatality rate. Early recognition of critical patients,timely giving mechanical ventilation,and the comprehensive treatment can reduce NPE incidence and the mortality.
9.Risk factors of neurogenic pulmonary edema in the patients with severe hand, foot and mouth disease
Zhifang LI ; Yufen LI ; Jinsheng LIU ; Shaoxia SUN ; Xingfu WU ; Liyun XU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):27-29
Objective To understand the risk factors of neurogenic pulmonary edema in the patients with severe hand foot and mouth disease(HFMD). Methods According to neurogenic pulmonary edema or not ,79 patients with severe HFMD were divided into two groups. The difference was analyzed on the clinical symptoms, signs,the outcomes of laboratory and electroencephalogram (EEG) examination between the two groups. Then the risk factors of neurogenic pulmonary edema was analyzed by logistic regression analysis.Results There were significant differences of the EV71 infection rate,high body temperature,myoclonia,limb weakness,the disability of eyeball regulation,tachycardia, hypertension or hypotension, the extension of capillary filling time, leucocytosist, creatine kinase isoenzyme, hyperglycaemia between two groups. However, there were no significant differences of fever, fever time, vomiting, somnolence, convulsion, limb tremor, c-reactive protein and EEG between two groups. Tachycardia, hypertension or hypotension, hyperglycaemia were significant risk factors for neurogenic pulmonary edema by logistic regression analysis. And hyperglycaemia was the most significant prognostic factor(odd ratio 27. 075, P = 0. 000 2). Conclusion Tachycardia, hypertension or hypotension,hyperglycaemia are the significant risk factors for neurogenic pulmonary edema. It is especially important for hyperglycaemia to predict neurogenic pulmonary edema.
10.Risk factors of premature behavioral neurological assessment
Xiaohong HUANG ; Juan HE ; Xiaowen CHEN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(2):116-119
Objective To analyze the characteristic of twenty-item premature behavioral neurological assessment,and to assess the risk factors of neonatal behavioral neurological assessment(NBNA) in premature infants. Methods Total two hundred and seventy-four premature infants hospitalized in Guangzhou Children's Hospital were assessed with the NBNA after correcting age 40 weeks,premature infants were divided into two groups:normal group (n =221 ) and abnormal group (n =53) according to NBNA. The birth history, mother pregnancy situation, the disease during neonatal period and results in hospital were reviewed,and the risk factors of NBNA in premature infants were assessed. Results There were significant differences in gestational age, birth weight, head circumference, body height, Apgar score, resuscitation time, hospitalization time and total gastrointestinal nutrition time between the two groups( P < 0. 05 ). The incidences of superfoetation,hyaline membrane disease, hemorrhagic and hypoxic brain injury, severe infection, hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia and chronic lung disease were different between the two groups( P < 0. 05 ). There were no differences in gender, antenatal hormone use, anaemia, hypotension and evoked potential abnormality (P >0. 05 ). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the risk factors of NBNA score in premature infants would include low Apgar score, low birth weight, hyaline membrane disease, hemorrhagic and hypoxic brain injury, severe infection, hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia and chronic lung disease. Conclusion Although the premature infants corrected age 40 weeks,but the capability and initiative muscular tension are still lower than term infant. Low Apgar score, low birth weight, hyaline membrane disease, hemorrhagic and hypoxic brain injury ,severe infection ,hyperbilirubinemia,hypoglycemia and chronic lung disease are important risk factors related to premature behavioral neurological assessment.