1.Effect of ulinastatin on postoperative immune function of effective and regulatory T-lymphocytes in peripheral blood in patients undergoing laparoscopic operation
Chengyi CAI ; Wuhua MA ; Wenjie DAI ; Qingxiang CAI ; Yong WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;33(10):1168-1170
Objective To investigate the effect of ulinastatin on the postoperative immune function of effective T-lymphocytes (Teff cells) and regulatory T-lymphocytes (Treg cells) in the peripheral blood in patients undergoing laparoscopic operation.Methods Forty ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients,aged 20-40 yr,weighing 45-65 kg,scheduled for elective laparoscopic operation for infertility,were equally and randomly divided into 2 groups using a random number table:control group (group C) and ulinastatin group (group U).At 15 min before induction of anesthesia,ulinastatin 200,000 U (in 100 ml of normal saline) was infused intravenously in group U,while the equal volume of normal saline was infused instead in group C.Anesthesia was induced with iv injection of fentanyl,propofol,and cisatracurium and maintained with iv infusion of propofol and sevoflurane.Before surgery (T0),at the end of surgery (T1) and on 1st and 3rd days after surgery (T2.3),venous blood samples were collected from the peripheral blood for determination of the expression of Teff cells (CD4 + CD25-) and Treg cells (CD4 + CD25+) and serum interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) concentrations (by ILISA).Teff/Treg and IFN-γ/TGF-β ratios were calculated.Results Compared with the baseline value at T0,the expression of Treg cells was significantly up-regulated,and Teff/Treg ratio was decreased at T2 and T3 in group C,and the expression of Teff cells was up-regulated at T3 (P < 0.05 or 0.01),while no significant difference was found in the expression of Treg cells and Teff/Treg ratio at T3 in group U (P > 0.05).Compared with group C,the expression of Teff cells was significantly up-regulated at T3,the expression of Treg cells was down-regulated and Teff/Treg ratio was increased at T2 and T3,the concentration of serum TGF-β was decreased and IFN-γ/TGF-β ratio was increased at T2 and T3 in group U (P < 0.05 or 0.01).No significant changes were found in the serum IFN-γ and TGF-β concentrations and IFN-γ/TGF-β ratio at each time point in the two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion Ulinastatin can enhance the immune function of Teff cells in the peripheral blood and decrease the immune function of Treg cells,thus maintaining the balance of the postoperative cellular immune function in patients undergoing laparoscopic operation.
2.Application of continuous femoral nerve blockade combined with epidural morphine on total knee arthro-plasty in elderly patients
Dongmiao CAI ; Qingxiang WANG ; Zhenyi CHEN ; Feng LIU
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2016;32(3):234-236
Objective To observe the effect of combined continuous femoral nerve blockade (CFNB)with epidural morphine postoperative analgesia on total knee arthroplasty (TKA)in elderly patients.Methods Eighty elderly patients scheduled to undergo TKA were randomly divided into two groups:groups FN and FNM.Groups FNM and FN were received 0.1% morphine 2 ml and normal saline 2 ml through epidural space respectively at the end of surgery.After surgery,all patients were implanted catheter around femoral nerve guided by ultrasound,and were infused 0.2% ropivacaine 25 ml.Continuous infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine for femoral never block was administrated at a rate of 5 ml/h for 48 hours to all patients.VAS scores and bending degree during rest,active and passive exer-cise were recorded at time point of postoperative 24,48,72,96 h.Ambulation status on the fifth day after operation were observed.Satisfaction of hospitalization were graded before hospital discharge. Results Compared with group FN,VAS scores during rest,active and passive excercise were signifi-cantly decrease at 24 h in group FNM (P <0.05 or P <0.01).The bending degree of knee joints in group FNM were significantly greater compared with group FN at 24 h after surgery (P <0.01).Am-bulation status on the fifth day after surgery were significantly better in group FNM compared with group FN (P <0.05).The level of patient satisfaction was much higher in group FNM (P <0.05). Conclusion After TKA,CFNB combined with single epidural morphine injection can provide better analgesia and bending degree with a high level of satisfaction.
3.Graphene and Anthraquinone-2-sulfonic Acid Sodium Based Electrochemical Aptasensor for Pb2+
Cai GAO ; Le HANG ; Xiaolei LIAO ; Fei GAO ; Qingxiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2014;(6):853-858
An electrochemical aptasensor for Pb2+ was constructed based on the layer-by-layer assembly of graphene (GR) and anthraquinone -2-sulfonic acid sodium salt (AQMS) on the surface of Pb2+ aptamer. The mercapto-modified Pb2+ aptamer was first anchored on a gold electrode. Then the highly conductive material of GR was adsorbed on apt through the unique π-π stacking interaction, which was further used for the assembly and signal amplification of the electroactive AQMS. Upon interaction with Pb2+ ions, the apt on the aptasensor undergone conformational switch from a single-stranded form to the G-quadruplex structure, causing the GR assembled with AQMS releasing from the electrode surface into solution. As a result, the electrochemical signal of AQMS on the aptasensor was substantially reduced. Base on this concept, a useful platform for detection of Pb2+ ions was constructed. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the attenuation of peak currents (△Ipa ) showed linear relationship with the logarithm of Pb2+ concentrations (lgCPb2+) over the range from 5. 0×10-10 to 5. 0×10-8 mol/ L. The detection limit was estimated to be 6. 0×10-11 mol/ L.
4.Effect of pregnancy on potency of bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in rats
Rui CUI ; Shiyuan XU ; Hongyi LEI ; Qingxiang CAI ; Dongmei WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(9):1136-1138
Objective To investigate the effect of pregnancy on the potency of bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in rats. Methods Female non-pregnant SD rats weighing 180-220 g and 17 day pregnant SD rats weighing 350-400 g were used in this study. The rats ( 18 non-pregnant, 18 pregnant) in which PE-10 catheter were successfully placed without complications were selected. The 18 non-pregnant rats were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =6 each): control group (group C), 2% bupivacaine group (group B2 ) and 4% bupivacaine group (group B4). The 18 pregnant rats were also randomly divided into 3 groups (n = 6 each): control group (group PC),2% bupivacaine group (group PB2 ) and 4% bupivacaine group (group PB4 ). Group C and PC received intrathecal (IT) normal saline 30 μl, and the other 4 groups received 2% or 4% bupivacaine 30 μl intrathecally. Analgesia was determined using the taifllick latency (TFL) before IT administration (baseline), and at 10 min, 20 min,30 min, 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, 1 d, 2 d, 3 d and 4 d after IT administtation. The percentage of the maximal possible effect (MPE) was calculated. Hind-limb motor function (MF) was also assessed. Results Compared with the baseline value, MPE at 10 min-2 h after administration and MF scores at 10 min-1 h after administration were significantly increased in group B2, MPE at 10 min-4 h after administration and MF scores at 10 min-1 h after administration were significantly increased in group B4;MPE at 10 min-1 d after administration and MF scores at 10 min2 h were significantly increased in group PB2 and MPE at 10 min-1 d after administration and MF scores at 10 min4 h were significantly increased in group PB4 ( P < 0.05 ). Conclusion Pregnancy can enhance the potency of bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in rats.
5.Phenotypic spectrum of cerebral autosomal-dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy in Fujian, China: a study based on screening scale
Naiqing CAI ; Qingxiang ZHANG ; Yunqiu ZHENG ; Yanqin ZENG ; Xinyi DUAN ; Ning WANG ; Zhiwen LI ; Bin CAI
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2019;52(1):8-13
Objective To summarize the phenotypic spectrum of cerebral autosomal-dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) in Fujian population,evaluate the efficiency of the scale and try to adjust it.Methods Thirty-eight CADASIL patients and 64 CADASIL-like patients were recruited based on the CADASIL scale and gene tests,who visited the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University and Fujian Neurology Research Institute from May 2011 to November 2017.Their clinical and neuroimaging characteristics were analyzed.Results The migraine,migraine with aura,transient ischemic attack / stroke,early onset age,psychiatric disturbances,cognitive decline,leukoencephalopathy,subcortical infarcts showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups.Instead,compared with CADASIL-like patients (10/64,15.6%;47/64,73.4%;10/64,15.6%),CADASIL patients demonstrated higher percentages of temporal pole involvements (13/38,34.2%;x5=4.716,P=0.030),external capsule involvements (36/38,94.7%;P=0.008) and family history in at least two generations (13/38,34.2%;x2=4.716,P=0.030).According to the scale,the scores showed statistically significant difference between CADASIL (14.84 ± 3.03) and CADASIL-like patients (13.34 ± 3.31;t=2.282,P=0.025) with an area under receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.622.Conclusions CADASIL showed no specific symptoms in Fujian population.The neuroimaging features were proposed to be focused on,especially the external capsule involvements.CADASIL scale could improve diagnostic efficiency,but still needs to be adjusted for Fujian population.The weight value of migraine,migraine with aura and cognitive decline was suggested to be decreased.
6.The analysis of risk factors for cerebral microbleeds in cerebral infarction patients.
Naiqing CAI ; Liju XIE ; Zhiwen LI ; Qingxiang ZHANG ; Sheng ZHANG ; Dan'ni WANG ; Xiaoyan LIU ; Xinyi DUAN ; Hong LIN ; Bin. CAI
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2019;45(6):326-330
Objective To analyze the risk factors of cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) in acute cerebral infarction patients. Methods We consecutively included 255 acute cerebral infarction patients who were admitted in Neurology Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from January 2014 to December 2016. According to the number and location of CMBs, the patients were divided into infratentorial, cortical and deep cerebral groups, each of which included non-mild and moderate-severe subgroups. The differences of the level of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and some common arteriosclerotic risk factors were analyzed between subgroups, and the multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. Results A total of 140 subjects (54.9%) had CMBs. In the infratentorial group, the proportion of patients who were with low eGFR level in the moderate-severe CMBs subgroup was higher than in the non-mild CMBs subgroup (P=0.024). The low eGFR level (OR=3.874, 95% CI:1.261~11.901, P=0.018) and the long duration of hypertension (OR=2.128, 95%CI: 1.004~4.510, P=0.018) were the independent risk factors of the moderate-severe infratentorial CMBs. Conclusion The low eGFR level and long duration of hypertension are risk factors for the moderate and severe infratentorial CMBs after acute ischemic stroke.
7.Numerical Simulation on Support Performance of NiTi Alloy Thoracic Aortic Stent
Xiangwen CAI ; Qingsong HAN ; Qingxiang ZHANG ; Xiaojuan FENG ; Yu XUE
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2020;35(4):E410-E414
Objective To study the influence of different support heights, support numbers and cross-sectional dimensions on support performance of NiTi thoracic aortic stents. Methods Twenty-seven scaffold models with different parameters were established by using AutoCAD 2016 and SoildWorks 2014 software. HyperMesh 14.0 was used for tetrahedral mesh division, and ABAQUS 2017 was used for support performance simulation analysis. Results With the decrease of support height, the support stiffness would increase; a larger cross-section size would lead to a larger support stiffness; with the increase of support numbers, the support stiffness would increase. Among the influencing factors of support performance, the order of influence degree was support height>section size>support numbers. Conclusions The research findings have certain guiding significance for the development and research of thoracic aortic stents, and provide theoretical basis for the selection and optimization of clinical stents.
8. Feasibility and efficacy of a thyroid cartilage window technique for transoral CO₂ laser resection of early glottic cancer involving the anterior commissure
Qingxiang ZHANG ; Shuangba HE ; Yaqun LIU ; Dongdong HUANG ; Mingjing CAI ; Xiaohong CHEN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2021;35(8):702-706
9.A case report of primary extubation by partial cricotracheal resection for severe subglottic stenosis.
Qingxiang ZHANG ; Yaqun LIU ; Jie MENG ; Mingjing CAI ; Dongdong HUANG
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2023;37(11):924-926
This patient suffered from severe subglottic stenosis(grade Ⅳb). During partial cricotracheal resection, we cut through the cricothyroid membrane and the cricoid arch along the line from the lower edge of the thyroid cartilage to 5 mm of the inferior thyroid cartilage corner anteromedially. This can protect the cricothyroid joint, effectively protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve, and also support the airway. Strictly adhere to airway separation, avoid excessive separation of scars, and combine with reasonable postoperative management to achieve a safe extubation.
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