Objective To observe the protective effects of hypoxic preconditioning(HPC) on the improvement of the cognitive dysfunction(learning and memory) and the damage in hippocampus induced by global cerebral ischemia/reperfusion(I/R) in CA1 and CA3 for 5 days in rats,and on the regulation of expression of erythropoietin(EPO) protein to approach the mechanism of the protection.Methods One hundred and twenty adult male Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were divided into four groups randomly: sham group,I/R group,HPC24 group(hypoxia for 24 hours before I/R) and HPC48 group(hypoxia for 48 hours before I/R).Hang(motor function),passive avoidance and Morris water maze tests were carried out on the 5th day after I/R to measure the motor and cognition functions;hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to detected histopathological changes in hippocampus tissues;and the contents of EPO were tested by immunohistochemistry at 1 hour and 4 hours after I/R from hippocampus CA1 and CA3 regions.Results Hang,passive avoidance and Morris water maze tests showed that I/R can injure rat cognition;the improvement of cognition was marked in HPC groups, and it was shown that the effects were more significant in HPC48 group than those in the HPC24 group(P

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of irradiation of the lumbar sympathetic ganglia by linear polarized light for the lower-limb neuropathie pain.Methods The lumbar sympathetic ganglia was irradiated by super liar therapeutic equipment focused on L_2 as the center,once a day,20 min each time for 30 days.Skin temperature on the lower limb,VAS score and pain threshold were evaluated.Results Compared to before,the skin temperature increased (P<0.01),VAS decreased (P<0.01),and pain threshold incresed(P<0.01).Conclusion The super lizer irradiation has a good therapeutic effect on lower extremity neuropathic pain

Objective To investigate the pharmacodynamics of cis-atracurium after a single bolus injection in adults and children undergoing live donor liver transplantation during preanhepatic,anhepatic and neohepatic phase.Methods Twenty-six ASA Ⅲ or Ⅳ patients aged 7 months-64 yr,werghing 6-80 kg of beth sexes undergoing live donor liver transplantation were assigned to one of 2 groups:group A adults (n=16) and group B children(n=10).Anesthesia was induced with midazolam 0.05 mg/kg and fentanyl 3-5 μg/kg in both groups and propofol TCI (Cp 3μg/ml) in adults.As soon as the patients lost consciousness,tracheal intubation was facilitated with 2×ES95 of cis-atracurium (0.1 mg/kg).The intubation condition wag recorded.The response of the adductor pollicis to TOF stimulation of the ulnar nerve was recorded (TOF-Guard).An increment of cis-atracurium 0.03 mg/kg was given when T1 returned to 25% of baseline value or the four twitches appeared.Cis-atracurium administration and sevoflurane inhalation were stopped before the three phases and resumed when T1 reached 75% of baseline value.The onset time,mterval between the 2 cis-atracurium administrations,duration of clinical action and recovery of neuromuscular block were recorded.The intubation condition was evaluated.Results The onset time was significantly shorter in adults than in children.There was no significant difference in intubation condition between the 2 groups.The interval between the 2 cis-atracurium administrations and duration of clinical action were similar during the 3 phases in adults and significantly shorter during neohepatic phase than during anhepatic phase in children.The recovery was faster in children than in adults.Conclusion Cis-atracurium 2×ED95 (0.1 mg/kg)can be used for both adults and children undergoing live donor liver transplantation.The onset time is longer and recovery is faster in children than in adults.Cis-atracurium is suitable for patients of different ages and liver function.

The fluid status variate sharply in patients after operation. Appropriate fluid therapy is essential to reduce perioperative complications, shorten hospitalization days and improve prognosis of postoperative patients. In this article, we reviewed the relevant issues about fluid therapy strategy for postoperative patients such as the variation of body fluid in patients after operation, the assessment of fluid status, the establishment of the goal of fluid therapy and the selection of strategy or fluid for fluid therapy in patients after operation.

OBJECTIVE: To sum up the advantages and disadvantages as well as application prospects of several kinds of new devices in airway management, including the laryngeal mask airway (LMA), esophageal-tracheal combitubes (ETC),fribreoptic stylet laryngoscope (FOS), video Macintosh intubating laryngoscope system (VMS) and GlideScope(R) videolaryngoscope(GSVL).DATA SOURCES: Using the terms "airway management", we searched Medline for airway management device-related articles, which were published during January 1990 to February 2006 in English.STUDY SELECTION: The materials were firstly selected. Successful rate of intubation, intubation-related complications and incidence in studying tracheal intubation with LMA, ETC, FOS, VMS and GSVL were chosen. Inclusive .criteria: ① Randomized and controlled study of adult cases. ② Clinical studies or case report. ③ Including the studies of general airway or difficult airway. Exclusive criteria: ① Study of intubation in children. ② Repetitive study.DATA EXTRACTION: Eighty-six articles about tracheal intubation with LMA, ETC, FOS, VMS and GSVL were chosen, among which, 36 were included in this study, and 50 were excluded due to study on intubation in children or repetitive study.DATA SYNTHESIS: Correct placement does not affect vocal cord movement, so patients may vocalize while an LMA is in place. Its successful rate is over 90%. Its most attractive advantages are increased speed and ease of placement by both inexperienced personal and experienced anesthesiologists, low frequency of cough and low incidence. The esophageal tracheal combrtube is a supraglottic airway device that functions as an effective alternative to ventilization via mask and tracheal intubation in both the esophageal and tracheal position. It is successful when emergency occurs, but it is only suitable for adults. The flexibility of FOS allows for intubation of patients, without the need for head and neck manipulation. The main disadvantages of FOS are their limited field of view and the high cost of purchase and maintenance. Observation and manipulation in using VMS can be performed in one axis. GSVL provides a clear view of larynx on the monitor instead of directly viewed by the operator.CONCLUSION: These new devices of airway management can relatively decrease the intubation difficulty, increase the successful rate and lead to lower complication incidence. The skills of these new airway management devices should be included in the modern anesthesia residency program.

Objective To investigate the preventive effect of midazolam pretreatment against neurotoxicity of ropivacaine and the underlying mechanism. Methods Thirty male SD rats aged 4-6 months weighing 250-300 g were randomly divided into 3 groups with 10 animals in each group: group Ⅰ blank control; group Ⅱ ropivacaine (R) and group Ⅲ midazolam-ropivacaine (M-R). In group R and M-R 0.75% ropivacaine was infused i.v. at a rate of 0.5 ml?min-1 until the animal developed convulsion. The animals were killed and brains were immediately removed for detennination of glutamate, aspartate, glycine and GABA content in the brain. Venous blood samples were taken for determination of pH and plasma concentration of lactate. The total amount of ropivacaine infused was calculated.Results The plasma lactate concentration was significantly higher and pH was significantly lower in group R than in blank control group. The concentrations of the 4 amino acids in the brain were significantly increased in group R and M-R as compared with the blank control group. The aspartate, glycine and GABA contents in the brain were significantly lower in M-R group than in R group. The total amount of ropivacaine infused i.v. was significant larger in group M-R than in group R.Conclusion Midazolam pretreatment can prevent the neurotoxicity of ropivacaine by modulating the balance between excitatory and inhibitory amino acids.

Objective To investigate the changes in the dose requirements of rocuronium after right hemihepatectomy in donor of living donor liver transplantation. Methods Sixteen ASA Ⅰ patients of living donor liver transplantation, aged 21-49 yr, weighing 51-86 kg, scheduled for right hemihepatectomy, were enrolled in this study. Anesthesia was induced with iv midazolam and fentanyl, and TCI of propofol and rocuronium. Changes in adductor pollicis muscle were monitored by the train of four (TOF) stimulation. The patients were mechaincally ventilated after tracheal intubation when T1/Tc = 0. The target plasma concentration of rocuroniurn was reduced to 1.0 μg/ml after tracheal intubation and the concentration was regulated to maintain 0 < T1 ≤ 10%. Anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane inhalation, TCI of propofol, intermittent iv injection of fentanyl. The infusion of rocuronium and inhalation of sevoflurane were stopped before the second time of cholangiography, the total time and amount of rocuronium administered and the recovery of muscle relaxation were recorded at this time (before hemihepatectomy). The infusion of rocuronium and inhalation of sevoflurune were rests-ted after right hemibepatectomy. After the peritoneum was closed, the infusion of rocuroniurn and inhalation of sevoflurane were stopped again, the total time and amount of rocuronium administered and the recovery of muscle relaxation were also recorded at this time (after hemihepatectomy). Results The amount of rocuronium administered was significantly reduced after hemihepatectomy compared with that before hernihepatectomy (P < 0.05). The amount of rocurunium administered after hemihepatectomy was (67 ± 13) % of that before hemihepatectomy. Conclusion Right hemihepatectomy can affect the metabolism of rocuronium in the donor of living donor liver transplantation.

Objective To investigate the effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) on vascular permeability in patients undergoing open-heart surgery with CPB. Methods Thirty-two NYHA class Ⅰ or Ⅱ and ASA class Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients with BMI of 19-28 kg/m2 undergoing open heart surgery with CPB were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 16 each): Ⅰ control group and Ⅱ acupuncture group . The patients were premedicated with intramuscular phenobarbital 0.1 g, pethidine 50 mg and scopolamine 0.3 mg. Anesthesia was induced with midazolam, propofol, fentanyl and vecuronium and maintained with TCI of propofol and fentanyl in both groups. The patients were acupuncture points (neiguan, lieque, yunmen) were selected for stimulation with stimulator. Acupuncture stimulation was started from 30 min before anesthesia induction and continued until the end of operation. The level of sedation was monitored by BIS and maintained at 40-60 during operation. Urinary microalbumin concentration was used as a parameter of vascular permeability, and was measured before and at the end of operation. Blood samples were taken 24 h before and 24 h after operation for measurement of ALT, AST, total bilirubin, BUN and Cr. Results The two groups were comparable with respect to sex ratio, age, body weight, ASA physical status, and preoperative ejection fraction. There was no significant difference in renal and liver function between the 2 groups.Postoperative urinary microalbumin concentration was significantly lower in acupuncture group than in control group. Conclusion Acupuncture can reduce the effect of open heart surgery performed under CPB on vascular permeability.

Objective To investigate the changes in mechanics of respiration during perioperative period in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) without venovenous bypass. Methods Thirty patients of grade Ⅱ～Ⅲ according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation without venovenous bypass, were included in this study. The respiratory parameters measured perioperatively included average airway resistance, peak inspiratory pressure, peak expiratory flow rate, dynamic compliance, work of breathing and respiratory drive. The complications of respiratory system during postoperative period were observed. Results Average airway resistance was decreased after abdominal cavity opening, decreased significantly at 5 min new hepatic phase and increased postoperatively. Peak expiratory flow rate and dynamic compliance were increased gradually after induction and increased significantly at anhepatic phase and new hepatic phase but decreased significantly on the first day postoperatively. Work of breathing was decreased after induction and decreased significantly at anhepatic phase and postoperative period. There was no significant difference in peak inspiratory pressure during operation. Compared with the values preoperation, the respiratory drive was decreased significantly during anhepatic phase and new hepatic phase. Total 35 times of postoperative respiratory complications occurred, which included pleural effusion, atelectasis, pulmonary artery hypertension, pulmonary interstitial edema and pnermonia. Conclusions There are obvious changes in respiratory mechanics during perioperative period of OLT, especially in postoperative period. Mechanical respiratory support is essential for patients until respiratory function recovers.

Objective To investigate the effects of different degrees of hemodilution on neurological injury and amino acid content in different brain areas after deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) . Methods Forty-eight male adult SD rats weighing 400-450 g were randomly divided into 4 groups ( n = 12 each); group 1 Hct 10% (H1); group II Hct 20% (H2); group III Hct 30% (H3) and control group (C). All animals except those in control group underwent DHCA at 18 ℃ for 90 min (including cooling and rewarming) under general anesthesia with fentanyl, ketamine and droperidol. Different degrees of hemodilution were accomplished by changing the composition and volume of priming solution used in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) . Hct was determined before, at the initiation of CPB and beginning of rewarming. PaO2, pH and blood lactate of arterial blood and SO2 of venous blood from internal jugular vein (SjvO2 ) were determined at the beginning and end of cooling and rewarming. The animals were killed and brains removed after recovery of circulatory function for the count of injured neurons and determination of glutamate (Glu), aspartate (Asp), glycine (Gly), ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and taurine (Tau) contents in cortex, hippocampus and thalamus. Results The number of injured neurons in hippocampus and parietal cortex was significantly smaller in Hct 30 % group than in the other two groups (P