Objective To investigate the effect of artifictal circadian rhythm of melatonin on the postoperative cellular immune function in patients undergoing gynecological operation Methods Eighteen ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients,aged 25-50 yr,weighing 45-80 kg,scheduled for elective gynecological operation,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =6 each):control group (group C),placebo control group (group P) and melatonin group (group M).In group M.melatonin 6 mg was given orally at 10 min before lights-out (21:00) on 1 day before operation,on the day of operation and on 1 day after operation,while placebo was given orally instead of melatonin in group P.The operation was performed under epidural anesthesia.Patient-controlled epidural analgesia with ropivacaine was used for postoperative analgesia.VAS score was maintained ＜ 5.Blood samples were collected from the peripheral vein at 1 day before operation (baseline),the end of operation and 1 day after operation to measure CD4+,CD8+ and CD3+ cell count by flow cytometry.The ratio of the number of CD4+ cells to the number of CD8+ cells was calculated.Results There were no significant differences in the number of CD4+,CD8+ and CD3 + cells and ratio of the number of CD4 + cells to the number of CD8 + cells between groups C,P and M (P ＞0.05).Conclusion Artificial circadian rhythm of melatonin exerts no influence on the postoperative cellular immune function in patients undergoing gynecological operation.

Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of Shikani ( S) optical stylet and Macintosh (M) laryngoscope for double-lumen endotracheal tube intubation .Methods:In the study, 60 patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery were randomly allocated to group S ( n=30 ) and group M ( n=30 ) . After general anesthesia induction , the patients in group S and group M were intubated double-lumen en-dotracheal tube ( DLT) by Shikani optical stylet ( SOS) and macintosh laryngoscope respectively .Intuba-tion time, intubation attempts , cuff broken and oral mucosal or dental injury were recorded;Blood pres-sure and heart rate at baseline ( T0 ) , at the time of intubaiton onset ( T1 ) , 1 minute after intubaiton (T2), 3 minutes after intubation (T3) and 5 minutes after intubation (T3) were also recorded;Hoarse-ness and throat sore of the patients 24 hours after surgery were evaluated .Results:The intubaiton time with the SOS was faster than with the Macintosh [(37.4 ±9.7) s vs.(43.9 ±13.7) s, P=0.039] and the first attempt success rate (87%vs.80%, P=0.488) did not differ between the groups; No tube cuff broke in both the groups;Group S had fewer patients who suffered oral mucosal or dental injury than group M (8 vs.2, P=0.038);The blood pressure and heart rate at T0,T1,T2,T3 and T4 did not differ between the groups;Throat sore(7 vs.10, P=0.390) and hoarseness (5 vs.7, P=0.519) incidence did not differ between the groups .Conclusion:By comparison of the Macintosh laryngoscope , the SOS provides faster DLT intubation and causes less oral Mucosal or dental injury .

Objective To confirm the efficacy of the “Hourglass Pattern”of ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB). Methods Approved by the medical ethics committee,we selected 30 patients undergoing selective total hip arthroplasty (THA ) in our hospital between January and May 2014.Before neuraxial anesthesia,ultrasound-guided FICB was performed.After identification of the “Hourglass Pattern”(internal oblique muscle and the sartorius muscle),a catheter was inserted. The sheath between the fascia iliaca and the iliacus muscle was distended with 40 ml of 0.2% ropivacaine,and then a continuous infusion of ropivacaine at a rate of 10 ml /h was administered for 48 h.Loss of sensation in the distribution areas of the femoral nerve and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve within 30 min was recorded.Patients were interviewed at 4 h,8 h,12 h,24 h,36 h and 48 h after block for pain intensity.Patients’ satisfaction scores at 48 h after block and the occurrence of adverse events (infection,local anesthetic toxicity,hemorrhage and hematoma)was recorded. Results The successful rate of the block was 100% without any adverse events.The median of numerical rating pain scale (NRPS)was below 4 points at 4 h,8 h,12 h,24 h,36 h and 48 h after block,and the patients’satisfaction score was (8.0 ±0.9 )points at 48 h after block.No adverse events occurred. Conclusions Ultrasound-guided FICB by using the “Hourglass Pattern”technique can offer effective analgesia after THA.It’s a safe method and can be easily performed.

Objective To evaluate the key points of anesthetic management for retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy combined with inferior vena cava ( IVC ) tumor thrombectomy. Methods Perioperative clinical data of 3 patients undergoing retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy combined with IVC tumor thrombectomy from December 2010 to June 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.There were 2 cases of level Ⅰthrombus and 1 case of level Ⅱthrombus.All the patients were given general anesthesia with intubation.Brief inferior vena cava occlusion was performed in the patient with level Ⅱ thrombus. Results The operation was completed smoothly in all the cases without conversions to open surgery. The operating time was 244, 333, and 289 min, respectively. The total IVC control time for level Ⅱ thrombus was 10 min.No intraoperative pulmonary embolism and other severe anesthetic complications occurred. One patient with level ⅠIVC thrombus was extubated and sent back to surgical ward after surgery, and the remaining 2 patients underwent intensive care monitoring overnight and were extubated and discharged to surgical ward on the next day. Conclusions Retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy is a brand-new, difficult but feasible procedure. Anesthesiologist should have a full recognition of surgical procedures and make perfect anesthetic plan to ensure close collaboration. Furthermore, circulatory swing during IVC clamping and perioperative severe complications such as pulmonary embolization and massive hemorrhage cannot be neglected.

Objective To investigate the value of employing pulse indicator continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) for cardiac function monitoring in patients with severe septic shock.Methods A prospective observation was conducted.Thirty-six septic shock patients in Department of Critical Care Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital admitted from August 2011 to December 2013 were enrolled.According to the degree of severity,the patients were divided into PiCCO monitor group and routine monitor group.The PiCCO monitor provided a continuous assessment of fluid resuscitation,vasopressors and inotropes infusion in the patients with severe septic shock.The following cardiac function parameters were assessed in severe septic shock patients on the 1st and 3rd day after intensive care unit (ICU)admission:cardiac index (CI),global ejection fraction (GEF),rate of left ventricular pressure increase (dp/dt max),echocardiography,and blood troponin T (TNT) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP).The central venous pressure (CVP),mean arterial pressure (MAP) and the time reaching their standard values,and the norepinephrine dosage and 3-day fluid balance in severe septic shock patients were compared between milrinone and non-milrinone usage groups.The severity degree and outcome were compared between PiCCO monitor group and routine monitor group.Results There were 15 patients in PiCCO monitor group and 21 in routine monitor group among 36 septic shock patients.① In 15 patients with PiCCO monitoring,the patients with decreased CI,GEF,and dp/dt max accounted for 40.0％,93.3％,and 33.3％ at 1 day after ICU admission,and accounted for 60.0％,93.3％,and 60.0％ at 3 days after ICU admission,and it showed that CI,GEF,and dp/dt max was not improved at 3 days after ICU admission.Echocardiography showed that 35.7％ patients had lower left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at 1 day after ICU admission,71.4％ and 71.4％ of patients,respectively,had lower early diastolic mitral flow velocity/early diastolic myocardial velocity (E/Em) and early diastolic mitral flow velocity/end diastolic mitral flow velocity (E/A).Three days after ICU admission,80％ of patients with low LVEF value turned to normal,and diastolic dysfunction was ameliorated in 50％ patients.At 1 day after ICU admission,higher TNT was found in 92.9％ of patients,higher BNP in 100％ of patients,and 3 days after ICU admission,71.4％ and 78.6％ patients showed a decrease in TNT and BNP,respectively.② In PiCCO monitor group,there were no significant differences in initial CVP,MAP and their time reaching standard values,norepinephrine dosage between milrinone group (n =8) and non-milrinone group (n =7).However,3-day intake of liquid in milrinone group was significantly higher than that in non-milrinone group (mL:8 324±3 962 vs.4 372±2 081,t =-2.362,P =0.034).③ Compared with routine monitor group,there was a significant elevation in acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score,sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score,duration of mechanical ventilation,length of ICU stay and 28-day hospital mortality in PiCCO monitor group [APACHE Ⅱ score:20.67 ± 6.15 vs.14.71 ±4.67,t =-3.304,P =0.002; SOFA score:9.53±3.00 vs.7.52± 1.97,t =-2.433,P =0.020; duration of mechanical ventilation (hours):132 (54-310) vs.63 (14-284),Z =-2.295,P =0.022; length of ICU stay (days):7 (4-15) vs.5 (1-14),Z =-2.360,P =0.018; 28-day hospital mortality:26.7％ vs.0,P =0.023].Conclusion With the use of the PiCCO hemodynamic monitoring in patients with severe septic shock,more comprehensive values of blood volume,systemic vascular resistance and cardiac function can be obtained for guiding fluid resuscitation and selection of vasopressor and inotropic drugs.

[Summary] Regional cerebral oxygen saturation ( rSO2 ) can be used to monitor the changes of cerebral oxygen demand and supply, and postoperative cognitive dysfunction ( POCD ) is a relatively common adverse effect following cardiac surgery. The intraoperative rSO2 decrease may associate with the incidence of POCD. Real-time intraoperative monitoring of rSO2 and necessary interventions performed to correct cerebral rSO2 desaturation may reduce the incidence of POCD of cardiac surgery.

[Summary] Postoperative cognitive dysfunction ( POCD) is a common central nervous system complication after anesthesia and surgery.The mechanisms of POCD are not clear yet.The article reviewed several potential mechanisms that have been reported. Further researches are needed to identify the pathophysiologic progress of POCD, which have great clinical and economic values.

Objective:To investigate the influences of repeated propofol anesthesia on the hippocampal apoptosis and the long-term learning and memory abilities of neonatal rats.Methods: In the study,45 male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 7 days,were randomly divided into 3 group (n=15 each): control group (C group) that received intralipid 7.5 mL/kg intraperitioneal (IP) once a day×7 days;group propofol 1 (P1) that received propofol 75 mg/kg IP once a day×7 days;group propofol 2 (P2) that received intralipid 7.5 mL/kg IP once a day×6 days+propofol 75 mg/kg IP on the 7th day.In each group,5 animals were chosen and arterial blood samples were obtained immediately after the animals were fully awake for blood gas analysis.Learning and memory abilities were assessed using Morris water maze when the other rats were 4 weeks old.The animals were decapitated after the tests.The hippocampi were isolated for detection of neuron-specific nucleoprotein (NeuN) expression by immunohistochemistry method and the expression of caspase-3 using the Western blot.Results: There was no significant difference in the indexes of blood gas analysis among the 3 groups.Morris water maze test: compared with group C,the escape latency and the length of searching on the 5th day were significantly prolonged,and the searching time in target quadrant and platform crossing on the 6th day were significantly decreased in group P1 (P<0.05) but not in group P2.Compared with group C,NeuN-positive neurons were decreased,and the expression of caspase-3 was increased in the rats of group P1 (P<0.05) but not in group P2.Conclusion: Repeated propofol anesthesia may destroy long-term learning and memory abilities by inducing apoptosis of hippocampal neurons in neonatal rats,while single dose of propofol has no obvious effect on the hippocampal apoptosis and long-term learning and memory of neonatal rats.

Objective: This trial was designed to study the profile of the pharmacokinetics of desflurane in balance anesthesia. Method:Forty ASA physical status Ⅰ and Ⅱ patients undergoing abdominal surgery were admitted to this study. All patients were anesthetized with balance anesthesia technique,which received delivered concentration(FD)of 6% desflurane in a fresh gas(O_2: N_2O=1:2)inflow of 3L/min until end-tidal target concentration(FA)of 3% des flurane was obtained, then the FD was adjusted to maintain the target concentration, 30 min later the inflow was decreased to 1.5L/min. As well as nitrous oxide,oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations were measured at the common gas outlet and the endotracheal tube connector respectively. At same time fentanyl and atracurium were given as necessary. The SpO_2,BP,and HR were also measured. We observed the time of target concentration reached during wash-in period, and also the time of FA: FAO = 1/2 during wash-out period at the end of operation. Result: During the first 30 min of 3L/min flow administration,the target concentration was obtained at 2.9 min,and was kept stable during the whole procedure,even during low flow(1.5L/min)it was not required to increase the FD to maintain FA at the target concentration. The wash-out time of FA:FAO= 1/2 was 2.0 min from stopping adminstration. The time of spontaneous breath recovery, open eye, extubation.reciting of name and birthday and discharge from recovery room was 6, 5.8.6,9.0,12.0 and 30 min respectively. The parameters of cardiac function were stable during operation. Con clusion: During the balance anesthesia with desflurane.even at relative low flow.the FD of desflurane provides a reasortable surrogate of FI and FA. The lower solubility of desflurane favors its safe use in low-flow technique.and the anesthesia depth can be controlled more easy.

To compare the effects of desflurane, sevoflurane, isoflurane and enflurane on cardiovascular response to surgical procedures and recovery from anesthesia. Method: The 40 patients scheduled for abdominal hysterectomy under balanced anesthesia were randomly divided into desflurane (D), sevoflurane (S), isofluane(I)and enflurane(E)groups. After induction of anesthesia and endotracheal intubation, 6% of desflurane, 2% of sevoflurane,1. 15% of isoflurane and 1.7% of enflurane in oxygen and nitrous oxide(1:2) were inhaled in D,S,I and Egroups, respectively. The fractional end tidal alveolar concentration of inhaled anesthetics(Fa) was adjusted to 1MAC during the maintenance of anesthesia. 2?g?kg~(-1)?h~(-1) of fentanyl was infused simultaneously, and the rate of infusion was decreased by 50 percent after infusion for half an hour. Heart rate(HR), systolic pressure(SP), diastolic pressure(DP), SpO_2, and P_(ET)CO_2 were monitored continuously. Volume of minute ventilation(Ve)was observed before induction of anesthesia and 5, 15, 30, 45min after extubation. The recovery parameters of conciousness were also observed. Result: There was no significant difference among the four groups in hemodynamics. Within 30rain after extubation, Ve in I and E groups were lower than that before inductoin of anesthesia and that in D and S groups. The recovery time in D and S groups were significantly shorter thanthat in E and I groups. Conclusion: In balanced anesthesia,desflurane can effectively inhibit the cadiovascular response to surgical procedures and the recovery from anesthsia is faster than any other vaporized anesthetics.