1.Epidemiological analysis on 285 strains of Acinetobacter baumanni
Huomei YE ; Rongzhang XIE ; Qili WU ; Feiyan WU ; Jiehao ZHU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(13):1831-1832,1834
Objective To analyze antibacterial resistance and distribution of Acinetobacter baumanni in clinical departments,in order to provide references for hospital infection control.Methods Clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumanni from January 2012 to July 2014 were collected.Bacterial identification and antibacterial susceptibility tests were carried out by using the VITEK 2 Compact automatic bacterial identification system,and results of resistance of Acinetobacter baumanni were analysed by using the WHONET5.0 software.Results A total of 285 strains of Acinetobacter baumanni were isolated and mainly were isolated from the intensive care unit(ICU)(accounted for 47.0%),most of the infected patients were male,and patients aged 45 years and over ac-counted for 70.5%.The resistance rate of aztreonam against Acinetobacter baumanni(71.9%)was the highest and the lowest was levofloxacin(25.7%).The resistance rates of most of antibacterials tested in this study were approximately 50%,and resistance rates of piperacillin-tazobactam and imipenem was approaching 40%.Conclusion Strains of Acinetobacter baumannii are mainly i-solated from ICU and antibacterial resistance of isolates is serious.Hospitals should strengthen infection control and promote ra-tional use of antibacterials according to results of antibacterial-susceptibility test,so as to reduce antibacterial resistance.
2.Quantitative measurement of cerebral oxygen metabolism using asymmetric spin echo version of echo planar imaging sequence in an animal model of ischimia
Feiyan CHANG ; Sheng XIE ; Lei YU ; Shuangjuan CHENG ; Zhenxia ZHANG ; Wu WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2016;50(4):302-306
Objective To assess whether asymmetric spin echo version of echo planar imaging (ASE EPI) sequence can reflect cerebral oxygen metabolism by means of the changes in oxygen extraction fraction values before and after surgical operations in the canine model of ischimia. Methods A total of 12 healthy crossbreed dogs were enrolled in this study. All canines underwent cerebral MR imaging including coronal T2WI, DWI, MRA, ASE EPI and 3D PCASL. The bilateral carotid arteries (CA) were separated by surgical operations. The bilateral CA were ligated in 6 dogs, and the other 6 dogs had embolization in ligated bilateral CA. The cerebral MR imaging with the above protocol was repeated at 1 hour after surgical operation for each dog. All dogs were executed when they finished the MR examinations. Then the whole brains of the dogs were taken out for cutting coronal sections and 2, 3, 5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining. The ASE EPI data were processed by the Functool software in the workstation to generate OEF maps. For measuring the OEF values before and 1 hour after surgical operations, one and the same region of interest (ROI) was respectively placed in the left and right hemispheres on the OEF maps for each dog. 3D PCASL data were processed by the Functool software in the workstation to yield CBF maps. The method for measuring the CBF values before and 1 hour after surgical operations on CBF maps was same as that for measuring on OEF maps. The changes of measurements before and after surgical operations were compared between the dogs with ligated bilateral CA and the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA by using an independent samples t test. The measurements before and after surgical operations were respectively compared in the dogs with ligated bilateral CA and the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA by using a paired t-test. The cutting slices with TTC staining were analysed for determining ischimia. Results The CBF values of the dogs with ligated bilateral CA were (59.81±23.59) and (38.56± 12.98) ml/(min · 100 g) before and after surgical operations, respectively. The CBF values of the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA were (58.94±18.35) and (28.01±11.41) ml/(min·100 g) before and after surgical operations, respectively. The CBF values were significantly lower before surgical operations than after surgical operations in the dogs with ligated bilateral CA and the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA, respectively (t=8.92 and 13.42, respectively; P=0.00, respectively). The CBF values were decreased more significantly in the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA than in the dogs with ligated bilateral CA (t=2.92, P=0.00). The OEF values of the dogs with ligated bilateral CA were 0.29±0.02 and 0.32 ± 0.06 before and after surgical operations, respectively. The OEF values of the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA were 0.29 ± 0.02 and 0.35 ± 0.06 before and after surgical operations, respectively. The OEF values were significantly higher before surgical operations than after surgical operations in the dogs with ligated bilateral CA and the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA, respectively (t=-7.21 and-4.43, respectively;P=0.00, respectively). The OEF values were increased more significantly in the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA than in the dogs with ligated bilateral CA (t=2.18, P=0.03). The pathological results showed that the dogs with embolization in ligated bilateral CA had swollen cortex with focal infarction which was matched with the hyperintensity areas on the OEF and DWI images. However, the dogs with ligated bilateral CA only had swollen cortex whereas didn't have focal infarction. Conclusions ASE EPI sequence can reliably reflect cerebral oxygen metabolism in ischemia. This sequence has an important role for assessing hemodynamic state in patients with cerebral vascular diseases.
3.Determination of L-Tryptophan by Using Ordered Mesoporous Silica Modified Carbon Paste Electrode Based on Enhancement Effects of Surfactant
Yu YA ; Liping XIE ; Cuiwen JIANG ; Tianshun WANG ; Leixing MO ; Tao LI ; Feiyan YAN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2016;44(9):1394-1401
An ordered mesoporous silica ( OMS ) was synthesized through hydrothermal process. The synthesized material was characterized by different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption-desorption and transmission electron microscope. The electrochemical characteristics of the OMS modified carbon paste electrode ( OMS/CPE ) were investigated by using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Compared with bare carbon paste electrode ( CPE ) , the OMS/CPE exhibited a larger electrode surface and a faster electron-transfer rate. Electrochemical behaviors and kinetic properties of L-tryptophan ( L-Trp) at the OMS/CPE in the presence of sodium dodecylsulphate ( SDS) were studied. The results showed that the voltammetric response of L-Trp at OMS/CPE was improved due to the synergistic effect of OMS and SDS. The electrochemical oxidation of L-Trp at OMS/CPE in the presence of SDS was an irreversible process involved two electrons and two protons, and the electrode process was controlled by the adsorption step. Some parameters such as SDS concentration, accumulation time, accumulation potential and pH were optimized. Under optimal conditions, the oxidation peak current was linearly proportional to L-Trp concentration in the range of 8. 0×10-8 to 4. 0×10-6 mol/L, with a detection limit of 7. 0×10-8 mol/L (S/N=3 ) . The proposed method was applied for the determination of L-Trp in oral liquid with the recoveries of 99 . 6%-102 . 6%.
4.Mechanism of Cyclophilin A in tumor
Kaiqiang LU ; Zhigang ZHOU ; Wen TIAN ; Zhinan ZOU ; Caiqin LIAO ; Feiyan XIE ; Jian TU
Journal of International Oncology 2016;43(6):439-441
Cyclophilin A (CypA) is found to be highly expressed in different kinds of tumor cells,which could regulate the occurrence and development of many kinds of tumor through multiple signal transduction pathways such as inducing the formation of inflammatory carcinoma,accelerating the transcription cycle of tumor cells,promoting the invasion and metastasis of tumor cells,inhibiting the apoptosis of tumor cells and reducing the sensitivity of tumor cells to chemotherapy drugs.It suggests that CypA might be considered as a kind of oncogene,which is expected to be a novel target for tumor treatment.
5.Formula optimization and transfection efficiency of polyethyleneimine/DNA complexes
Feiyan LI ; Jianping ZHOU ; Xiangming WU ; Liye GUAN ; Zuyuan DENG ; Fang XIE
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2010;41(1):40-44
Aim: To study the effects of molecule weight,the N/P ratio,solvent and ionic strength on the formation and surface properties of PEI/DNA complexes,and study its transfection efficiency.Methods: The N/P ratio of the prepared PEI/DNA complexes was optimized using gel electrophoresis and UV quantitative assay.The particle size and surface charge of the complexes were measured in different solvents and ionic strength.The transfection effi-ciency in HepG2 cells was observed.Results: There was a positive correlation between combination of PEI and DNA and molecule weight of PEI.In addition,the surface properties of PEI/DNA complexes were also influenced by the solvents and ionic strength.Comparable transfection efficiencies in HepG2 cells were observed for the Lipo-fectamine 2000/DNA and the prepared PEI(25 kD)/DNA complexes in PBS at the N/P ratio of 12-15,which was much higher than that of naked DNA.Conclusion: The optimized PEI/DNA complexes could effeciently transfect the cells in comparison to the positive control.
6.Study on the effect of new tracheal tube fixation device in "double fixation" of oral tracheal intubation
Feiyan HOU ; Xinyi TIAN ; Yimin CAI ; Wei SHEN ; Yao WANG ; Wenting MA ; Wenwen ZHAO ; Nian XIE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(9):678-683
Objective:To understand the effect of a new tracheal tube fixation device in the "double fixation" of oral tracheal intubation for critically ill patients in adult emergency department.Methods:A retrospective analysis of patients with oral tracheal intubation admitted to our EICU from January 2016 to June 2017 was performed using traditional tape and inch band fixation as a control group; the experience of treatment from July 2017 to December 2018 for patients with oral tracheal intubation, the new double-fixation method of tracheal tube fixation device was used as the observation group. The degree of displacement, oral cleanliness, facial skin allergies and injuries, and comfort of the two groups of patients was compared.Results:The rate of tracheal displacement in the experimental group was mildly 11.2% (11/98), moderately 5.1% (5/98), and the control group was mildly 24.2% (15/62), moderately 14.5% (9/62) and severe 6.5% (4/62). The incidence of facial skin allergy and skin damage was 6.1% (6/98), 0, and the control group was 24.2% (15/62), 11.3% (7/62), the difference was statistically significant ( Z value was -4.021, χ2 value was 24.48, P<0.05). The comfort score of the test group was (1.05±1.01) points, which was significantly higher than (2.10±1.71) points of the control group ( t value was 4.920, P<0.01). Conclusions:The new type of tracheal tube fixation device "dual fixation" for critically ill patients with mechanical ventilation through oral endotracheal intubation is visually beautiful, and has good firmness and comfort. It can effectively reduce the occurrence of adverse events and has good application value.
7.An analysis of the application of self-made preoperative educative color manual for preoperative visits of patients
China Modern Doctor 2014;(20):100-102
Objective To explore the application of preoperative educative color manual for preoperative visits of pa-tients. Methods A total of 368 patients who were to receive selective operation were randomly assigned to an experi-mental group and control group, with 184 patients in each group. The two groups both received conventional preopera-tive visits one day before the operation, and the experimental group further received preoperative educative color manu-al. Indices such as anxiety scores, visit time, blood pressure and pulse of the two groups before and after the visits were compared, and postoperative satisfaction rate was surveyed. Results The differences of physiological indices after the visit such as anxiety scores, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse, plus visit time and postoperative satisfaction rate between the two groups were statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusion The application of preoperative educative color manual for preoperative visits shortens visit time, effectively alleviate patients ’ preoperative anxiety and fear, and improves patients’ satisfaction.
8.Unilateral pulmonary vein atresia of children:4 cases report and literature review
Feiyan CHEN ; Shuhong LYU ; Li ZHANG ; Ping HUANG ; Zhouping WANG ; Xiaofei XIE ; Yanfei WANG ; Wei LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2018;33(1):54-57
Objective To summarize the clinical characteristics,imaging characteristics,treatment and progno-sis of unilateral pulmonary vein atresia (UPVA)in children and to improve the clinician′ s understanding of this disease. Methods The clinical data of 4 cases of UPVA from January 2014 to December 2016 in Department of Cardiology,Guangzhou Women and Children′s Medical Center were retrospectively analyzed,and 50 cases from reviews of PubMed,OVID and Elsevier in the international medical literature database and 4 cases in Wanfang database for the domestic report were reviewed. The clinical characteristics,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of total of 58 cases were analyzed. Results Four patients,with an average age of 1. 8 years (1. 5 - 2. 7 years),showing congenital UPVA in 3 patients and secondary UPVA in 1 patient. There was 1 case of left upper pulmonary vein atresia,2 cases of left pulmo-nary vein atresia and 1 case of right pulmonary vein atresia. Three cases showed recurrent hemoptysis and recurrent cough occurred in 1 case. Three cases were complicated with congenital heart disease. There was one case underwent bronchial artery embolization,1 case received pulmonary vein left atrium connection,and 2 cases received conservative treatment. All patients had been followed up for 1 - 3 years so far. The patient receiving pulmonary vein left atrium had been completely cured,and the patient receiving bronchial artery embolization showed no occurrence of hemoptysis but still showed recurrent cough hemoptysis. The patient with secondary UPVA had no obvious clinical symptoms,the other 1 case who rejected operation and received conservative treatment still had recurrent pulmonary infection,intermittent hemoptysis. The average age of 54 cases(40 cases with age ≤18 years old)from the literature reports was 13. 76 years (8 days - 43 years)in which 52 cases were diagnosed as congenital UPVA,while 2 cases were secondary UPVA. Twenty - seven cases were right pulmonary vein atresia,22 cases were left pulmonary vein atresia,and 5 cases were other types. There were 94. 4%(51 / 54 cases)of the patients having recurrent cough,pulmonary infection,92. 6%(50 /54 cases)of the patients with exertional dyspnea and polypnea,68. 5%(37 / 54 cases)of the patients with hemoptysis and hematemesis. There were 50. 0%(27 / 54 cases)of UPVA patients who were complicated with heart malformation. Different degrees of pulmonary hypertension were observed in 75. 9%(41 / 54 cases)of children,and 35. 2%(19 / 54 cases)of patients had pulmonary lymphatic dilatation. Pulmonary resection was performed in 25 cases,pulmonary vein left atrium connection was performed in 11 cases,bronchial artery embolization was performed in 7 cases,and conserva-tive treatment was performed in 11 cases. After operation,most of the patients had good prognosis without obvious clini-cal symptoms or mild symptoms. Conclusions In clinical practice,if unexplained hemoptysis,recurrent lower respira-tory tract infection,pulmonary consolidation,pulmonary dysplasia or pulmonary hypertension present,the possibility of UPVA should be considered. Early diagnosis and early bronchial artery embolization,reconstruction of the pulmonary vein and atrial connection and repair of the defect of heart,can improve the symptoms or cure the children and reduce the morta-lity significantly.