Objective To investigate whether preemptive intrathecal administration of CRH has an antinociceptive efficacy on inflammatory pain model rats. Methods The antinociceptive efficacy of preemptive intrathecal administration of CRH was evaluated by the flinch-licking time and the tail flicking latency in formalin-subjected pain model rats. The c-fos gene expression in spinal cord dorsal horn was analyzed by immunohistochemical technique and computer image technique. Results Comparing with NS control group, preemptive intrathecal administration of 0.5 ?g CRH could markedly inhibit the phase Ⅱpain reaction and meanwhile decrease c-fos gene expression by 25.02% in the superficial lamella of spinal cord dorsal horn of the model rats. The antinociceptive efficacy could be counteracted by preemptive intraperitoneal injection of CP-154526 (the specific antibody of CRHR1, 10 mg/kg). Conclusion CRH could significantly inhibit pain reaction and spinal cord c-fos gene expression, and thereby preemptive intrathecal administration of CRH will contribute to the antinociceptive efficacy because of its potency of inhibiting hyperalgesia.

Objective　To investigate the effect of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on vascular endothelial cell injury and plasma endothelin-1 and nitric oxide equilibrium in patients undergoing cardiovascular operation with CPB. Methods　A total of 20 patients with congenital heart disease (Group Ⅰ) and 20 with valvular problem (group Ⅱ) were operated on under CPB respectively. Blood samples were collected from central vein before skin incision, before CPB, 30 min after CPB, at the end of CPB, and end of operation, the first morning and third morning after operation. The levels of plasma thrombomodulin(TM), endothelin-1(ET-1) and nitric oxide(NO) were measured. Results　The plasma TM level was significantly elevated during CPB (P<0.01, P<0.05) and 1 d after operation, reached its peak as (4.88±1.12) ng/ml in Group Ⅰand (8.34±1.84) ng/ml in group Ⅱ at the end of surgery and came back to the level as before operation. The plasma level of ET-1 was also increased significantly after CPB and reached peak as (129.04±22.29) in Group Ⅰ and (156.62±29.66) in Group Ⅱ at the end of operation. And the level was still higher than before operation in 2 groups 3 d after operation. No change was found on the level of NO in 2 groups. Conclusion　CPB may cause extensive acute endothelial cells damage for about 24-48 h and recovered about 72 h and it may also cause an imbalance of ET-1 and NO.

Objective To study the influence of seawater immersion on hemostatic function after burn in dogs. Methods Twenty healthy adult mongrel dogs of beth sexes weighing 12-15 kg were randomly divided into two groups: immersion group(n=10) and control group(n=10). The animals were anesthestized with 3% pentobarbital 30 mg?kg~(-1) i.v., intubated and mechanically ventilated. 5F Swan-Ganz catheter was placed via right internal jugular vein. 10% of the skin on the back was burnt(second degree). In immersion group the animals were immersed in seawater containing salt 25.3 g?L~(-1)(pH8.1, T21-23℃) with head and neck kept above water for 4h. In control group the animals suffered second degree burn of same area without being immersed in seawater. Blood samples were taken from Swan-Ganz catheter before burn(baseline)and 4,7,10,20,28 h after burn for determination of(1) circulating endothelial cell(CEC) count, (2)tissue-type plasminogen activator(t-PA), (3) plasminogen activator inhibitor(PAI) and (4) thromboxane B_2/6-keto-prostaglandin F_(1?)(TXB_2/6-k-PGF_(1?)). At the end of the experiment lung tissue was obtained for microscopic examination. Results The blood CEC count, PAI-1 level and TXB_2/6-k-PGF_(1?) ratio significantly increased while t-PA level significantly decreased at 4 h after burn in control group but at 4-28 h after burn in immersion group. The differences between the two groups were significant. Microscopic examination of the lung showed some thrombi in immersion group. Conclusion Burn causes acute damage to the endothelial cells of the whole body and disorder of hemostasis. They are more severe and last longer after seawater immersion.

Objective To assess the changes of coagulation and fibinolysis in patients undergoing thoracotomy. Methods Forty patients undergoing thoracotomy were enrolled into this trial. The venous blood were collected for normal coagulable function test at the following time points: before surgery, at 3 h after the beginning of surgery, at 1 d and 3 d after surgery. Results PT, APTT levels had no obvious change. Compared with before and during surgery, FG levels decreased obviously at 1 d and 3 d after surgery. TEG showed the value of R and K increased during and after surgery and value of MA decreased during and 1 d after surgery, but they had no significance in statistics. CI decreased significantly during and after surgery as compared with before surgery(P

Objective To approach the relationship between visceral histopathology and blood bacteriology changes of projectile-burn combined wound jointed with seawater soak. Methods After model creation in dogs of projectile-burn combined wound jointed with seawater soak, fifteen dogs were randomly assigned randomized into two groups: projectile-burn-only(unsoaked group, US), projectile-burn combined wound with seawater immersion(soaked group,S). 0, 4,7,10,20,28h after injury the blood samples were taken for bacterial culture. Tissue samples of heart, liver, kidneys were taken for pathological examination with light microscope (LM) 28h after injury or in the moribund stage. Results Bacteriemia was found in soaked group earlier and severer.The bacteriemia has a multiple sources. There were not only intestinal bacteria, but also surface bacteria and seawater bacteria found in soaked group. Different degrees of circulation disturbance, degeneration changes and severe inflammation reaction were found in viscera. Conclusion After seawater soak, bacteriemia aggravated the injury of animals′ viscera, and thus led to a higher mortality.

Objective To investigate the changes in counts of T-lymphocyte subsets, natural killer cell (NK cell) and the levels of serum soluble interleukin-2 receptor(sIL-2R) after perioperative allogeneic whole-blood transfusion or erythrocyte suspention (SAG-M blood) blood transfusion. Methods Thirty patients undergoing elective refection for rectal cancer, were randomly allocated to receiving 400 ml of allogeneic whole-blood (n = 15 ) or 400 ml of SAG-M blood (n = 15 ) during perioperative period, respectively. Indirect immunofluorescence technique and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to determine the counts of T--lymphocyte subsets, NK cells and to detect levels of serum sIL-2R 1 day and 5 day after operation.Results The counts of CD3 +, CD. + and NK cells in both groups decreased significantly after operation (P

Objective To investigate the effect of hydroxyl starch (HES 200/0 5) infusion on blood rheology during operation Methods Forty adult ASA Ⅰ Ⅱ patients (male 28, female 12) scheduled for elective operation on spine (26 patients) and lower extremities (14 patients) were enrolled in this study The age ranged from 18 56 yr and weight from 40 85kg Preoperative heart, lung, liver and kidney function tests, blood routine exam, bleeding and coagulation time were all normal No patients had any history of abnormal bleeding The patients were randomly divided into two equal groups: control group(C) receiving lactated Ringer solution 1 000ml during operation and HES group receiving 6% HES 1 000ml No patient received any plasma or whole blood during operation The patients were premedicated with intramuscular atropine 0 5mg and sodium luminal 0 1g The operations were all performed under continuous epidural block (1 6% lidocaine with adrenaline 1:200 000) BP,ECG,and SpO 2 were continuously monitored during operation Blood pressure was maintained with range and SpO 2 above 97% Venuos blood samples were taken before anesthesia , 30min and 4h after the fluid had been infused and 24h after operation for determination of blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, hematocrit(HCT) index of red blood cell (RBC) aggregation and deformation and index of fibrinogen Results Blood viscosity, Hct, index of RBC aggregation and fibrinogen decreased significantly (P

Objective To investigate the effects of verapamil on hyperalgesia and spinal cord dorsal horn c fos expression after trauma in rats Methods Forty Wistar rats weighing 160 220g were randomly divided into five groups with eight animals in each group Traumatic pain model was made by amputation of right hind limb 0 5cm below ankle joint In group A animals received intraperitoneal verapamil 10mg/kg after trauma; in group B fentanyl 30 ?g/kg; in group C verapamil 10mg/kg plus fentanyl 30?g/kg; in group D normal saline; in group E animals received neither trauma nor verapamil or fentanyl The pain threshold of the skin surrounding the site of trauma was measured at 15 min, 30 min,1h and 2h after trauma and the interval between the radiation heat applied to the skin over ankle and the withdrawal of the hind limb was taken as pain threshold Fos like immunoreactive (FLI) neurons were determined in 1 2 luminal of ipsilateral lumber spinal cord dorsal horn with FOS immunohistochemistry technique 2h after trauma Results The pain threshold of the skin surrounding trauma site decreased significantly at 15 min, 30 min, 1h and 2h after trauma (P

Objective: To observe the influences of infusing small volume of 7.5% NaCl solution (HS) in vivo,and the different volume ratio of plasm of rich platelets (PRP) to HS or sucrose in vitro on the function of platelet. Method:Twenty-nine patients undergoing middle or small operation were divided randomly into HS group and normal saline group(NS). Blood samples were taken before infusion and,5,30,60 and 120 min after infusion,to measure hematocrit (HCT),platelets (PLT) count, maximum aggression rate (MAR),thromboxance B_2(TXB_2),granule membrane protein-140(GMP-140) and platelet factor 3 activety (PF_(3a)T). In addition,fifteen blood samples of blood donors were taken,and divided control group,HS group,sucrose group and NS group. The volume ratio in each group were arranged in 1/25,2/25,4/25 and 8/25. Osmotic concentration of 1/25 was equivalent to that induced with small volume hypertonic saline infusion. Result: Compare with NS group,the HCT and PLT count were decreased after infusion of small volume of HS. When the volume ratio ≥2/25, all measure values of the MAR, TXB_2, GMP-140 and PF_(3a)T were decreased in vitro,and profoundly inhibited following osmolarity increase of HS. Conclusion;Small volume of HS may be safely used,but severe inhibition of functions of platelet may occur when the infusing volume of HS exceeded more than twice of small volume of HS.

Objective To study vascular endothelial cell injury/activation associated with CPB in order to understand the pathophysiology of the complications of patients undergoing cardiovascular operationsMethods Twenty-six patients scheduled for cardiac operations with CPB, were divided into two grourps, group Ⅰ: 14 patients with acyanotic congenital heart diseases undergoing corrective surgical procedures; group Ⅱ: 12 patients undergoing selective cardiac operation for valvular replacement Blood samples were withdrawn from central vein before skin incision,before CPB, 30 min following CPB, at end of CPB, at end of operation, on the first postoperative day and the third postoperative day to measure the levels of circulating endothelial cells(CEC), thrombomodulin(TM) and von Willebrand Factor(vWF).Results The levels of CEC,TM and vWF significantly elevated during CPB and on the first postoperative day in the two groups,as compared with those before operation (P