Objective To analyze the main causes of early neonatal death in Qingdao Women &Children's Hospital in the latest 10 years.Methods The medical records of early neonatal death in the Qingdao Women&Children’s Hospital from January 2002 through December 201 1 were analyzed.Results A total of 16 314 neonates were available to study,and 525 of them died.The mortality of early neonatal death within a week after birth was 77.71% (408 cases),including 214 premature infants and 194 mature infants.A comparison of mortality between the first 5-year and the second 5-year showed that the underlying trend of mortality was downward (P <0.05 ).The mortalities of early neonatal death within 1 day,3 days, and 4-7 days after birth were 1 10 cases (27.00%),192 cases (47.06%),and 106 cases (25.98%), respectively,and most of the neonates died within 3 days after birth;and the number of severe neonates died within 24 hours was higher than that in other two groups (P <0.01).The leading causes of early neonatal death in 10 years were:preterm birth-related factors (97 cases,23.78%),severe asphyxia (91 cases, 22.3%),congenital malformations (66 cases,16.2%).From 2002 to 2006,the top three main causes of early newborn death were severe asphyxia,congenital malformations and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS),whereas from 2007 to 2011,the leading causes of death were ARDS,severe asphyxia,and congenital malformations.In comparison of early neonatal death between different gestational ages,preterm infants’death occurred mainly in 32 weeks,accounting for 26.72%.Conclusions In our hospital,the early neonatal mortality was decreased in the latest 10 years,and majority of deaths occurred within 3 days after berth,and preterm infants’death occurred mainly in 32 weeks.The leading causes of overall early neonatal death in order of frequency were premature birth,severe asphyxia and congenital malformations,but in later 5 years this order of leading causes changed.

Objective To assess the risk assessment of stroke associated pneumonia (SAP ) in patients with ischemic stroke using A2DS2 score.Methods A total of 1279 patients with ischemic stroke who were admitted and treated in our department from 2009 to 201 1 were retrospectively analyzed and applicated A2DS2 score.A2DS2 score was calculated as follows:Age ≥75 years=1,atrial fibrillation=1, dysphagia=2,male sex=1;stroke severity:NIHSS score 0-4=0,5-15 =3,≥16=5.The patients were divided into three groups according to A2DS2 score:620 in score 0 group,383 in score 1-9 group,276 in score ≥10 group.The three groups were comparatively analyzed.The diagnostic criteria for SAP were as follows:newly emerging lesions or progressively infiltrating lesions in post-stroke chest images combined with more than two of the following clinical symptoms of infection:(1 )fever ≥38 ℃;(2 )newly occurred cough,productive cough or exacerbation of preexisting respiratory tract symptoms with or without chest pain;(3)signs of pulmonary consolidation and/or moist rales;(4)peripheral white blood cell count≥10 ×109 L -1 or≤4 ×109 L-1 with or without nuclear shift to left,while excluding some diseases with similar clinical manifestations to pneumonia, such as tuberculosis, pulmonary tumors, non-infectious interstitial lung disease,pulmonary edema,pulmonary embolism and atelectasis.Analysis of the incidence and mortality of SAP as well as the correlation with ischemic stroke site were performed in the three groups,respectively. Mean ± standard deviation (x ±s)was used to represent measurement data with normal distribution and t test was used.Percentage was used to represent enumeration data and χ2 test was used.Results The incidence of SAP was significantly higher in A2DS2 score ≥10 group compared with those in score 1-9 and score 0 groups (7 1.7%vs..22.7%,7 1.7%vs..3.7%,respectively),whereas the mortality in score ≥10 group was significantly higher than those in score 1-9 and score 0 groups (16.7%vs.4.96%,16.7%vs.0.3%,respectively).The incidences of cerebral infarction in posterior circulation and cross-MCA, ACA distribution areas were significantly higher in SAP group compared with those in non-SAP group (35.1%vs.10.1%,11.4%vs.7.5%,respectively).The incidence of non-fermentative bacteria infection was significantly increased in score ≥10 group.Conclusions A2DS2 score provides a basis for risk stratification of SAP.The prevention of SAP needs to be strengthened in acute ischemic stroke patients having a A2DS2 score ≥10.

Objective To determine the likelihood of G-protein coupled receptor 56 (GPR56 ) induces axonal development and myelination in the corpus callosum of mouse brain.Methods A total of 64 Gpr56 +/-and Gpr56 -/-mice were selected and randomly divided into two groups:Gpr56 +/-group (n=32)and Gpr56 -/-group (n=32).According to number of days after birth,each group was further divided into 4 subgroups including P7d,P14d,P21d and P28d subgroups.Levels of neurofilament-200 (NF -200)and proteolipid protein (PLP ) of myelin basic protein in corpus callosum were measured with immunohistochemistry staining and Western blot in P7d、P14d、P21d、P28d Gpr56 +/- and Gpr56 -/-mice.Gpr56 +/-and Gpr56 -/-neurons were cultured using P1 d Gpr56 +/-and Gpr56 -/-mouse brain.The lengths of Gpr56 +/- and Gpr56 -/-neuronal axon were measured and compared with Image J software. Axonal myelination in the corpus callosum of mouse brain in each group was observed under electronic microscopy and the axonal diameters between subgroups were compared.Results The levels of NF-200 and PLP in the corpus callosum in P7d、P14d、P21d、P28d Gpr56 -/-mice decreased significantly compared with Gpr56 +/- mice.The length of Gpr56 -/-neuronal axon was shortened compared with Gpr56 +/-neuronal axon.The number of myelinated axons was obviously reduced in the corpus callosum in P28d Gpr56 -/-mice.The diameter of axon in the corpus callosum of P28d Gpr56 +/-mouse is longer than that of P28d Gpr56 -/-mouse. Conclusions GPR56 may be involved in axonal development and myelination in the corpus callosum of mouse brain.

Objective To study the changes of hemodynamic parameters and electrolytes observed within 72 hours of hypothermic therapy in porcine model of cardiac ventricular fibrillation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR ) in order to provide clinical basis for safe application of mild hypothermia.Methods After typical ventricular fibrillation (VF)for 8 minutes,the survival animals were randomly (random number)divided into two groups,namely normothermia group and hypothermia group. Upon restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC ),swine of the hypothermic group was treated by endovascular cooling device at a rate of 1 ℃/h until 33 ℃ and it was maintained for 12 h,then rewarming was initiated passively at a rate of 0.5 ℃/h until 38 ℃.The neurologic deficit scores (NDS)of swine were used to evaluate neurological function at 24 h and 72 h after recovery.Serum levels of potassium and sodium were measured at 0.5 h,6 h,12 h,24 h and 72 h after recovery.Results ROSC (restoration of spontaneous circulation)rate was 84.2%.The hypothermia group had higher survival rates at 24 h (75%) and 72 h (62.5%)compared to the normothermia group (37.5% and 25%,respectively),(P<0.01 ). There were no significant differences in hemodynamic variables (HR,MAP,CO,PAWP and CVP)between the two groups (P<0.05 ),Serum potassium of the hypothermia group was lower obviously at 24 h after recovery (3.41 ±0.11)(P<0.01),and there were no significant differences in serum sodium at all the intervals,and there were no significant differences in underlying trend of electrolytes changes over time (P>0.05).The mean NDSs at 24 h and 72 h after recovery was 112.5 (98.75 -126.25)and 61 (50-75), respectively,in the hypothermic group,and 230 (225 -235)and 207.5 (165 -250),respectively,in the normothermia group (P <0.01 ).Conclusions Hypothermia has little influence on serum levels of potassium and sodium,and mild hypothermia following resuscitation improves neurological function in the porcine models of cardiac fibrillation.

Objective To evaluate the effects of mild hypothermia therapy on cerebral function and edema as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI ) during the first 72 hours after restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)in a porcine model.Methods Ventricular fibrillation was induced in 33 Inbred Wuzhishan miniature swine.After ventricular fibrillation untreated for 8 min,standard CPR was initiated and 30 animals got ROSC.The ROSC animals were randomly (random number)assigned to normothermia group (n=15 ) and hypothermia group (n =15 ).The hypothermia group immediately received endovascular cooling to regulate temperature to 33 ℃,which was maintained for 12 h,followed by passive rewarming at 0.5 ℃/h to 37 ℃.The two groups were scanned to get Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)at baseline (before experiment),6 h,12 h,24 h,and 72 h after ROSC.The statistical analysis was carried out with Student t test,One-way repeated-measures and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis.Results Compared with the normothermia group,the hypothermia group exhibited a higher 72-h survival rate (73.3% vs.40%,P<0.05),lower neurological deficit scores (43.81 vs.119.50;P<0.01),a lesser decrease in the apparent diffusion coefficient during DWI and milder cerebral edema on DWI image. Conclusions Cerebral edema occurred at early stage after ROSC.Cerebral edema was worst at 6 hours after ROSC and then subsided gradually.Hypothermia therapy could reduce cerebral edema and produce a protective effect on neurological function.MRI could effectively reflect the underlying trend of cerebral injury of swine within the first 72 h after ROSC,and demonstrated that hypothermia could reduce brain edema, increase cerebral blood flow,and reduce the production of toxic metabolites.DWI could monitor brain injury after resuscitation and could be used to evaluate the efficacy of hypothermia intervention dynamically.

Objective To analyze the clinical features of the hyperamylasemia in critically ill children and investigate the related risk factors in order to provide the basis for prevention and treatment. Methods A total of 1036 critically ill children admitted in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)from April,2011 to Oct,2012 were studied.They were divided into the high amylase group (n=82)and the normal group (n=954).According to the outcomes,the high amylase group was divided into survival group (n=61 ) and death group (n =21 ).The related risk factors of the occurrence and outcome of hyperamylasemia were analyzed by univariate and multivariate Logistic regression.Results There were statistically significant differences in rates of coagulation disorders, convulsions, disturbance of consciousness,pediatric critical illness score (PCIS)≤80,multiple organ dysfunction (MODS)≥3, sepsis,shock,and lactic acid (LA),procalcitonin (PCT),blood glucose (BG)between the high amylase group and the normal group (P<0.05 ).The differences in the rates of coagulation disorders,convulsions, mechanical ventilation,PCIS≤80,MODS≥3,and LA,PCT,oxygenation index,albumin,C-peptide,BG were statistically significant between the survival group and the death group (P <0.05 ).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk factors of the hyperamylasemia's occurrence were LA,PCT, BG,PCIS<80,MODS>3.Adjusted ORs confidence intervals of them were 1.662 (1.236-2.234),1.042 (1.025-1.060),1.612 (1.411-1.843),3.219 (1.311-7.905),3.411 (1.370-8.494),respectively. The hyperamylasemia's prognostic risk factors were PCT,C-peptide,PCIS ≤80,MODS >3,shock. Adjusted ORs confidence intervals of them were 1.066(1.021-1.113),1.437(1.017 ~2.030),16.137 (1.876-138.836),10.437(1.528-71.925),20.928(1.938-226.009),respectively.Conclusions The severity of the disease,the levels of LA,PCT,BG in critically ill children were positively correlated to the occurrence of hyperamylasemia.The severity of the disease,the incidence of organ failures,the levels of PCT,C-peptide combined shock in children with hyperamylasemia were positively correlated to the prognosis of hyperamylasemia.

Objective To study the changes of P-selectin and E-selectin in pediatric patients with critical illness ,and analyze their relationship with the severity and prognosis of diseases.Methods Forprospective study,42 critically ill patients admitted in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU ) from September,2012 to March,2013 as critically ill group were enrolled,and blood specimens were collected with 24 hours after admission.Another 42 cases blood samples were collected from children's physical examination as control group.The severity of the critically ill patients were evaluated by Pediatric Critical illness Score (PICS)and Pediatric risk of score mortality (PRISM)-III.The levels of serum P-selectin and serum E-selectin were measured by double antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunoassay (ABC-ELISA). Results P-selectin and E-selectin in control group children and critically ill patients group were (37.23 ± 8.99)ng/mL,(36.24 ±17.82)ng/mL,and (107.24 ±35.53)ng/mL,(114.93 ±40.17)ng/mL, respectively.There were statistical differences between two groups (P=0.000).The levels of P-selectin and E-selectin in acute phase were higher than that of levels in recovery phase in critically ill group (P =0.000).Negative correlation was observed between P-selectin concentration and the PCIS score (r =-0.673,P=0.000),as well as E-selectin (r=-0.548,P=0.000).P-selectin level and E-selectin level based upon PRISMⅢ≥10 group were significantly higher than they in PRISMⅢ <10 group (P=0.003,P=0.014).In critically ill children,the differences in P-selectin,E-selectin were significant higher in death patients (P=0.003;P =0.000).Compared with the non-sepsis illness group,the level of P-selectin and E-selectin in the severe sepsis patients were significantly higher (P =0.04,P =0.025 ). Conclusions The levels of P-selectin and E-selectin are closely related to the severity and prognosis in critically ill children.Measuring the level of P-selectin and E-selectin could be used as a judegment the severity and to understand pathological physiological process.

Objective To observe the impact of mild hypothermia (MH)on the reactive oxygen species (ROS)and expression of cacpase-3mRNA and light chain 3 (LC3,a subunit of immunoglobulin)in hippocampus nerve cells of rats after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).Methods A total of 65 healthy male Sprague Dawley (SD)adult rats were randomly (random number)divided into 2 groups:blank control group (n =5)and CPR group (n =60).Cardiac arrest (CA)was induced in rats of CPR group by asphyxia.The survival rats after CPR were randomly (random number)divided into 2 groups:normothermia CPR group (NT)and hypothermia CPR group (HT).Homeothermia of 37 ℃ was maintained in NT group after restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC),and hypothermal intervention to 32 ℃ was carried out in HT group for 4 hours immediately after ROSC.Both NT group and HT group were then randomly divided to 2 subgroups 12 hours and 24 hours after ROSC (NT-12,NT-24,HT-12,HT-24 subgroups).During observation,the neurological deficit (NDS)of rats was scored,then the bilateral hippocampi were obtained from rats'head,and monoplast suspension of fresh hippocampus tissue was made immediately to determine the level of intracellular ROS by flow cytometry.Transmission electron microscope was used to observe the ultrastructure changes of cellular nucleus and mitochondria.Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)was used to determine the expression of caspase-3mRNA and Western-blotting (WB)was used to determine the level of LC3 in frozen hippocampus tissue.Measured data were analyzed with paired sample T test and One-Way ANOVA.Results Of 60 rats with CA,44 were successfully resuscitated (73%)and 33 survived until the end of the experiment (55%).The NDSs of rats in NT and HT groups were significantly reduced in comparison with BC group (F=8.107,P<0.05),while the NDSs of rats in HT-12 subgroup and HT-24 subgroup were significantly increased in comparison with NDSs of rats in NT-12 subgroup and NT-24 subgroup,respectively (t=9.692,P<0.01;t=14.374,P<0.01 ).The ROS in hippocampus nerve cells of rats in NT group and HT group were significantly increased compared to BC group (F=16.824,P<0.05 ),whereas the ROS in HT-12 and HT-24 subgroups were significantly reduced compared to ROS in NT-12 and NT-24 subgroups,respectively (t =9.836,P<0.01;t =7.499,P<0.01).The expressions of caspase-3 mRNA in hippocampus nerve cells of rats in NT and HT groups were significantly increased compared to BC group (F=24.527,P<0.05),while the expressions of caspase-3 mRNA in rats of HT-12 and HT-24 subgroups were significantly reduced compared to NT-12 and NT-24 subgroups,respectively (t =6.935,P <0.01;t =4.317,P <0.01 ).The level of LC3B-II/I in hippocampus nerve cells of rats in NT and HT groups were significantly increased compared to BC group (F=6.584,P<0.05),while the levels of LC3B-II/I in rats of HT-12 and HT-24 subgroups were significantly reduced compared to NT-12 and NT-24 subgroups,respectively (t=10.836,P<0.001;t=2.653,P=0.02).Ultrastructure damage of nucleus and mitochondria in NT group was more evident compared to BC group,and eumorphism of nucleus and mitochondria were maintained in rats of HT group compared to NT group.Conclusions The mild hypothermia reduced the injury of nerve cells and improved the neurological function of rats survived from cardiac arrest likely by reducing ROS production of nerve cells and inhibition the expression of caspase-3mRNA and lowering the level of LC3 leading to reducing cellular apoptosis and massive autophagy in rats survived from cardiac arrest after CPR.

Objective To compare the procotol of EGDT +Pt (cv-a ) CO2 with EGDT in fluid resuscitation and management after evaluate fluid responsiveness in shock patients by Vigileo and passive leg raising test.Metheds Prospectively collect patients who meet the criteria between 2013.5.1-2013.1 1.30 in our ICU.Randomly (random number)divided into Vigileo group (first evaluate the fluid responsiveness then give EGDT +Pt (cv-a) CO2 ) and CVP group (give EGDT).Compare the hospital mortality and morbility of MODS,the volume given in the first 6 hours and the first 7 days,consume of blood products , the ICU and hospital stay.Results Collected 46 patients,Vigileo group (21 )and CVP group (25 ). There’s no significant difference between groups at baseline.In the first 6 hours the CVP group had received more fluids (3656.281678.57 vs. 2639.141326.59 ) mL, P =0.03;and more blood products (573.00172.57 vs. 190.4770.82)mL,P=0.04,respictivily.Vigileo group significantly short the ICU stay ,(6.384.34 vs. 12.165.77)d,P=0.04.But there’s no significant difference in hospital motality and the morbility of MODS.The ROC of Age ,the accumulative volume of balance in 7 days,APACHEⅡscore in the first day to predict death is 0.84 (0.68-0.99)、0.82 (0.69-0.95)、0.80 (0.66-0.94),all P>0.05,respectively.By 7 days the accumulative volume of balance 3454.51mL as cutoff to predict death with the sensitivity of 0.67,specificity of 0.84.Conclusions 1.Given EGDT +Pt (cv-a) CO2 after evaluate the fluid responsiveness can reduce fluid and blood products given in the first 6 hours,significantly short the ICU stay,without worsen the tissue flow or increase the morbility of MODS;2.Consecutive positive fluid balance is a risk factor about poor prognosis,and also a sensitive indicator to predict death.

Objective To investigate clinical features, outcomes and laboratory findings of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).Methods Patients with TTP admitted between April 2006 and January 2013 were identified by a retrospective review of records.Totally 21 patients were available,15 females and 6 males,with a median age of 46 years (ranged 18-66).The diagnostic criteria were defined by:(1)thrombocytopenia (<100 ×9 L-1)without other identifiable causes;(2)a negative Coombs'test and hemolytic anemia with schistocytes on the peripheral blood smear;and only those patients meeting the criteria for TTP,both on clinical presentation and their clinical course,were included in this study. Exclusion criteria were:(1)patients discharged or dead within 24 hours after admission;(2)patients treated with plasma exchange therapy in other hospitals;(3)medical data were incomplete;(4)cannot be followed up;and (5 )other causes of thrombotic microangiopathies.General condition of patients,etiology, clinical features,treatment and prognosis were analyzed by using the SPSS 20.0 software.P value of <0.05 was considered as significant.Results Hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia appeared in all of the patients. Twelve patients (57.2%) had the classical pentad manifestations of TTP (fever, thrombocytopenia,microangiopathic hemolytic anemia,symptoms of nervous system,renal injury),seven patients (33.3%)had tetrad of TTP clinical manifestations (thrombocytopenia,microangiopathic hemolytic anemia,symptoms of nervous system,fever or renal injury),and only two patients showed the triad manifestations of TTP (thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, symptoms of nervous system).In our studies,seven patients accepted plasmapheresis,and five of them (71.4%)achieved remission.Conclusions TTP progresses quickly.Plasmapheresis is still the treatment of choice for TTP patients.Etiological treatment can help to control the conditions of patients with TTP.