1.Investigation and Thinking on Nursing Ethics Teaching in Local Medical Universities and Colleges: Take an Example of Medical School in Xi'an
Jing WU ; Chunfeng WEN ; Yafang LI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(8):1022-1025
Objective:To understand the effect and existing problems of teaching reform about primary health care demands in local medical universities and colleges.Methods:With sampling survey method,150 students from Xi'an Medical College were investigated using questionnaires.Results:Totally 93.1% of the freshmen approved of setting up the courses,72.6% of the students thought that nursing ethics and skills were equally important,43.2% of the students thought learning this course made themselves have a new understanding of nursing ethics.Totally 84.2% of the students were satisfied with the teacher's teaching process,while 69% of the students were not satisfied with the existing teaching materials.Conclusion:The teaching method oriented by practical problems and the teachers' own efforts are prerequisites for students' acceptance of this course.Content setting based on post needs is an important link of nursing ethics teaching effect.Setting up sustainable teaching time is the basis of the teaching effect.High quality teaching materials are necessary conditions to achieve the teaching orderly.
2.A Reflection on the Traditional Ancient Indian Medical Ethics
Chunfeng WEN ; Yan ZHANG ; Shucheng LU
Chinese Medical Ethics 1996;0(01):-
This article summarizes specific ethical doctrines from the traditional ancient Indian medicine, analyzes the characteristics of its ethical thought, absorbs its reasonable essence, pays great attention to the dual function of medical technique and medical ethics in current medical activities, highlights the importance of cooperation under the modern medical service condition, and emphasizes the application of etiquette in medical activities.
3.Clinical application of plasma exchange combined with continuous veno-venous hemodialysis filtration in children with acute liver failure
Liang PEI ; Chunfeng LIU ; Wei XU ; Guangfu WEN ; Lijie WANG ; Jiujun LI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2014;21(6):358-361
Objective To observe the clinical effect of plasma exchange(PE) combined with continuous veno-venous hemodialysis filtration(CVVHDF) in children with acute liver failure.Methods Thirty-nine cases with acute liver failure admitted to pediatric intensive care unit of Shengjing Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University from August 2008 to January 2014 were treated with PE combined with CVVHDF.CVVHDF was performed after PE immediately,each PE + CVVHDF lasted 24 ~ 72 hours.Prothrombin time,blood ammonia,alanine transaminase,aspartate transaminase,serum total bilirubin,conjugated bilirubin were detected before and after PE + CVVHDF treatment.Glasgow Coma Scale were assessed before and after PE +CVVHDF in the thirty-five cases with hepatic encephalopathy.Results After the treatment of PE + CVVHDF,20 children were clinical recover,7 died,12 abandoned the treatment and the results of follow-up were death.PE + CVVHDF was effective in the treatment by decreasing serum total bilirubin,conjugated bilirubin,alanine transaminase,aspartate transaminase [(128.8 ± 82.6) μmol/L vs (73.2 ± 92.4) μmol/L; (90.2 ±71.5) μmol/L vs (55.1 ± 42.6) μmol/L; (3 024.1 ± 2 457.0) U/L vs (1 256.8 ± 757.8) U/L; (3 420.6 ±2 216.3) U/L v s (579.4 ± 338.6) U/L] (P < 0.05),increasing Glasgow Coma Scale (9.5 ± 3.1 vs 12.1 ±2.9) (P <0.01),shortening prothrombin time[(40.4 ± 23.0) s vs (22.8 ±9.4) s] (P <0.01),in association with the improvement of hemorrhage tendency.Conclusion PE + CVVHDF significantly improves clinical symptoms and biochemical abnormalities in children with acute liver failure.Security of PE + CVVHDF is good and with no obvious adverse reactions.
4.A study of multi-voxel 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy in patients with vascular cognitive impairment no dementia
Juan LIU ; Wen LI ; Runrong WANG ; Junkang SHEN ; Qi WANG ; Yi YANG ; Heqing ZHAO ; Chunfeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2010;43(9):607-611
Objective To evaluate the roles of multi-voxel proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) in the early diagnosis of vascular cognitive impairment no dementia (VCIND).Methods Seventy-eight out-patients and inpatients in Department of Neurology, the second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from December 2008 to September 2009 were recruited in this case-control study.Their cognitive functions were assessed with a wide range of neuropsychological battery of tests including Montreal cognitive assessment ( MoCA Beijing Version ), auditory verbal learning test ( AVLT), digital span test (DST), Rey-Osterrieth complex figure test (CFT) ,semantic and phonetic fluency tests, digit symbol coding subtest (DSCT), trail making test (TMT), clock drawing test (CDT) and the Stroop color-word test (SCWT).All patients were classified into vascular cognitive impairment no dementia (VCIND) group and cognitive normal control group based on the results of neuropsychological tests.Eighteen patients with VCIND and 18 gender-, age- and education-matched normal control were randomly selected for the following study.With multi-voxel 1H-MRS, the levels of N-acetylaspartartate (NAA), creatine (Cr) and choline (Cho) in gray matters of bilateral frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe and thalamus were measured and the ratios of NAA/Cr, Cho/Cr were compared between the two groups.Meanwhile, the correlations between scores of MoCA and its sub-items and the ratios of NAA/Cr, Cho/Cr were analyzed in VCIND group.Informed consent was obtained from all participants and the study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the hospital.Results Compared with control group, the ratios of NAA/Cr were significantly decreased in bilateral gray matters of thalamus ( left, 1.56 ± 0.49 vs 1.89 ± 0.48, F = 11.222, P = 0.002; right,1.63± 0.45 vs 1.86 ± 0.33, F = 5.358, P = 0.027 ).No significant difference were found in NAA/Cr in gray matters of bilateral frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe and Cho/Cr in all regions between two groups ( all P > 0.05 ).In VCIND group, the decreased degree of NAA/Cr in bilateral gray matters of thalamus was significantly positively correlated with the MoCA total score ( r = 0.54, 0.44 ) as well as the sub-scores in tested items of memory ( r = 0.61, 0.49 ), attention ( r = 0.43, 0.36 ), language ( r = 0.39,0.31) and visuospatial or executive( r = 0.29 , 0.33, all P<0.05 orP<0.01).Conclusions Cognitive impairment in patients with VCIND maybe related to metabolic dysfunction of neurons in bilateral thalamic.Multi-voxel 1H-MRS plays an important role in early diagnosis and monitoring disease progression of VCIND.
5.Ethical Analysis on Iatrogenic Factors for Current Tense Doctor-patient Relationship
Chunfeng WEN ; Hongying LI ; Yuan WANG ; Enchang LI ; Xinying HE ; Xinqing ZHANG ; Huaqi CHAI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2015;(1):15-18
Objective:To investigate the reasons of the tension of doctor-patient relationship and the medical violence from the perspective of the doctors, in order to provide a reference for finding a viable solution. Methods:Questionnaires survey were conducted about doctors' working conditions in 45 hospitals of 9 provinces. Results:On-ly 3. 6% medical staff had a harmonious doctor-patient relationship, the causes for the tense doctor-patient rela-tionship were poor communication with patients (75%), medical limitations (46. 2%);From the patients perspec-tive, the patients 'unpleasant caused by overtreatment due to complex illness accounted for 54. 2%;Institutional health-related reasons accounted for 82 . 6%. Conclusions:In the past five years after the new health care re-form, the tense doctor-patient relationship has not been released. So, should focus on training to enhance the com-munication skills of medical personnel and medical humanities education while the implementation of the national health care reform, in order to reduce iatrogenic conflicts.
6.Diagnostic value of brain natriuretic peptide in left to right shunt congenital heart disease accompanied by heart failure
Yuhang YANG ; Liang PEI ; Zhichao LU ; Ni YANG ; Guangfu WEN ; Wei XU ; Chunfeng LIU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2017;24(5):355-359
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of plasma B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP) in left to right shunt congenital heart disease accompanied by heart failure in PICU.Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 52 cases diagnosed left to right shunt congenital heart disease in the PICU of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from January 2012 to June 2014.The cases were divided into negative control group(n=18) and heart failure group(n=34) according to the criteria for the diagnosis of pediatric heart failure.We respectively compared plasma BNP,size of heart defects,left ventricular end-diastolic volume index(LVEDVI),ratio of left ventricular early diastolic filling blood flow velocity and left ventricular late diastolic filling blood flow velocity(E/A),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF),pulmonary artery systolic pressure(PASP),and cardiothoracic ratio between the two groups.We analyzed the correlation between plasma BNP and the size of heart defects,LVEDVI,E/A,cardiothoracic ratio,LVEF,PASP.The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to determine the optimal cut-off value of plasma BNP to diagnose heart failure.Results Plasma BNP were 87.7(22.7,165.7)pg/ml in negative control group and 716.5(326.8,1813.0)pg/ml in heart failure group.The plasma BNP level of heart failure group was significantly higher than that of negative control group(Z=5.3,P<0.01).Size of heart defects were 5.0(3.0,6.8) mm in negative control group and 7.4(5.5,9.0)mm in heart failure group.Size of heart defects of heart failure group was significantly higher than that of negative control group(Z=3.5,P<0.01).LVEDVI were (44.6±18.3)ml/m3 in negative control group and (70.8±38.4)ml/m3 in heart failure group.LVEDVI of heart failure group was significantly higher than that of negative control group(t=2.7,P=0.01).E/A were 1.3±0.3 in negative control group and 1.1±0.3 in heart failure group.E/A of negative control group was significantly higher than that of heart failure group(t=2.2,P=0.04).Plasma BNP had a positive relation with cardiothoracic ratio(r=0.49,P=0.01) and a negative correlation with E/A(r=-0.28,P=0.04).The optimal cut-off value of plasma BNP was 181.8 pg/ml.The sensitivity of diagnosis of heart failure was 94% and the specificity was 88%.The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.951.Conclusion Plasma BNP may comprise a sensitive marker for heart failure of left to right shunt congenital heart disease.It is recommended that 181.8 pg/ml is the optimal cut-off value to diagnose heart failure of left to right shunt congenital heart disease.
7.Clinical characteristics and risk factors of symptomatic central venous catheter-related deep vein thrombosis in children
Liang PEI ; Yuhang YANG ; Ni YANG ; Guangfu WEN ; Wei XU ; Chunfeng LIU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2016;23(7):450-454
Objective To investigate the clinical features and risk factors in children with symptomatic central venous catheter-related deep vein thrombosis,and to provide guidence for clinical therapy.Methods The clinical data of 105 children with central venous catheter were retrospectively analyzed.According to the thrombosis or not,these children were classified into two groups:thrombosis group and non-thrombosis group.The risk factors influencing symptomatic central venous catheter-related deep vein thrombosis forming were identified by Logistic regression analysis.Results Among the 105 cases with central venous catheter,the male to female ratio was 68:37;age ranged from 8.5 months to 13 years old with average age(5.5 ±4.0) years old.There were 98 cases in non-thrombosis group and 7 cases in thrombosis group.Factors such as age[(5.7 ±4.1)years old vs.(2.5 ± 1.8) years old],central venous catheter dwell time[(6.1 ±2.3)d vs.(8.9 ± 2.1) d],more than 7 days parenteral nutrition application (11/98 cases vs.5/7 cases) and more than 7 days intravenous application of mannitol(7/98 cases vs.4/7 cases)were found significantly different between the thrombosis group and non-thrombosis group(P < 0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that more than 7 days parenteral nutrition application and intravenous mannitol were the risk factors of symptomatic central venous catheter-related deep vein thrombosis [OR =50.703 (95 % CI 3.258-789.056),OR =15.590 (95 % CI 1.196-203.146),P < 0.05].Conclusion Symptomatic central venous catheter-related deep vein thrombosis is a common complication of deep venous catheterization.It cause acute pulmonary embolism and some critical diseases,and influence the prognosis and prolong hospital stay.Application of intravenous nutrition more than 7 days and intravenous mannitol more than 7 days are the risk factors of symptomatic central venous catheter-related deep vein thrombosis.
8.Clinical analysis of five cases of glycogen storage disease typeⅡin PICU
Yuhang YANG ; Liang PEI ; Ni YANG ; Guangfu WEN ; Wei XU ; Chunfeng LIU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2015;22(5):304-308
Objective To investigate the clinical manifestations ofi nfantile and late-onset glycogen sot rage diseaes type Ⅱ.Mte hods We analyzed the cliin calm anifestations and prognosiso f infantile and late-onset glcy ogen storage disease type Ⅱ with a retrospective analysis of five cases admitted in PICU of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from 2013 to 2014.Resulst Firsts ymptoms of three infan-tile cases were dyspnea,cardiac hypertrophy,hepatomegaly,skeletal muscle weakness and low concentration of α-glucosidase A.Two cases completed gene detection.One case had frameshift mutation and missense mu-tation,and the other had two missense mutatoi n.Three infantile csa es all showed arrhythmia performance. Two cases died of fat l arrhythmia.One caes received ne zyme replacement therapy and survived.The main symptoms of two al te-onset cases who had not get gene detection were dyspnea,low muscle strength,muscle hypotonia and low concentration of ca idα-gluco sidase.One case receivedm echanicla ventilation,complicated with multiple infections,severe pneumonia andv entilator dependence,finally gave up the treatment.The other died of cardiac arrhythmia.Concluis on Infantile cases have the major symptoms of myocardial hypert o-phy,hepatomegaly,low muscular tension with rapid progression,high mortality and fatal arrhythmia.Late-on-set cases have the clinical features of respiratory failure,proximal limb muscle weakness and be susceptible to ventilator dependence and multiple infections.Enzyme replacement therapy can improve the clinical symp-toms of infantile cases.
9.Clinical features of eleven cases with hemophagocytic syndrome presenting as acute liver failure
Liang PEI ; Yuhang YANG ; Ni YANG ; Guangfu WEN ; Wei XU ; Chunfeng LIU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2016;23(1):37-40
Objective To investigate the clinical features of eleven cases of acute liver failure as the initial presentation of hemophagocytic syndrome(HPS),in order to improve the early diagnosis.Methods Eleven cases of acute liver failure as the initial presentation of HPS admitted in PICU of Shengjing Hospital affiliated to China Medical University from September 201 1 to February 2015 were investigated,the clinical manifestations,laboratory findings,therapy methods and prognosis were analyzed.Results Eleven cases of HPS had the initial symptom of acute liver failure accompanied by severe coagulation abnormalities,increase of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase,decrease of fibrinogen.All 1 1 cases with speno-megaly had more than 1 week thermal process.Glucocorticoid and gamma globulin were used to inhibit the activation of monocyte-macrophage cell system.Chemotherapy such as Etoposide were used as the basic treat-ment in the early stage.Plasma exchange and continuous hemodialysis and filtration were used in severe cases with bleeding tendency.One of these 11 children survived,4 cases died of multiple organ dysfunction syn-drome,and discharged six cases were followed up for mortality.Conclusion Unexplained acute liver failure, fever and cytopenias may suggest HPS,the mortality rate can be reduced by early diagnosis and treatment.
10.Single center study on clinical features of children with infective endocarditis during the past 10 years
Liang PEI ; Ni YANG ; Guangfu WEN ; Wei XU ; Lijie WANG ; Chunfeng LIU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2017;24(10):721-724,728
Objective To investigate the clinical features,pathogenic distribution of children with in-fective endocarditis(IE)during the past 10 years.Methods Medical records of 30 children with IE admitted to Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from October 2006 to October 2016 were retrospectively analyzed,including the clinical data and pathogenic characteristics.Results Among the 30 cases of IE,there were 18 males and 12 females,age ranged from 2 months to 13 years old.Fever was found as initial symp-toms in 21 cases(70.0%),respiratory symptoms in 4 cases(13.3%),neurological symptoms in 4 cases (13.3%),edema in 2 cases(6.7%),murmur in 1 case,precordial discomfort in 1 case,and peripheral blood cell reduction in 1 case. The most common underlying factor was congenital heart disease(17 cases, 56.7%).Surgery was performed in 6 children due to congenital heart disease before endocarditis.Vegetations were detected on echocardiography in all cases(100%).Blood cultures were positive in 50.0%,Staphylococ-cus aureus was the most common organism,accounting for 6 cases (40.0%).Other notable pathogens in-cluded Streptococcus pneumoniae(4 cases,26.7%),Enterococcus faecalis(2 cases,13.3%),Streptococcus suis(1 case),Streptococcus anginosus(1 case) and Staphylococcus epidermidis(1 case).C-reactive protein was raised in 25 cases(83.3%)at the time of admission.C-reactive protein was higher than 100 mg/L in 8 cases.Conclusion Early clinical manifestations of IE are atypical.Fever is the most common symptom. Congenital heart disease is the major risk factor of IE,Gram-positive cocci is the most common organism. Antibiotic treatment is not effective,then surgical treatment may be considered.