1.Inferior vena cava filter is not always necessary during catheter directed thrombolysis for deep vein thrombosis
Hao ZHANG ; Guanhua XUE ; Wei LIANG ; Jiwei ZHANG ; Baigen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2010;25(7):543-545
Objective To explore the necessity of inferior vena cava(IVC) filter implantation during catheter directed thrombolysis (CDT) for acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Method Ninety-three patients with acute DVT were reviewed from Nov. 2006 to Dec. 2008. There were 35 men and 58 women, age averaging at (60 ±29) year old, treated with CDT followed by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty ( PTA). The course of DVT was from 5 h ~ 15 d (6. 28 ±7.08) d with 80 left lower limbs and 13 right lower limbs involved. Results There were 30 patients with prior IVC filter implanted compared with 63 patients without filters (67. 7% ,63/93). Among the patients without filter, there were 93. 6% (59/63) left lower limbs. DSA was redone after thrombolysis. Seventy-seven iliacfemoral thrombosis was resolved completely and stenosis or occlusion of the iliac vein were found in 90. 9% (70/77) cases. Endovascular treatment was performed in 57 patients. There was no patients suffering from symptomatic pulmonary embolism (PE). PE was found in 3 cases with a filter and 1 case without filter was suspected of PE on pulmonary CTA after treatment. Conclusion It is not necessary to routinely place an IVC filter during CDT for treating DVT on left lower limb when the thrombosis is not involing the IVC.
2.Adsorption Performance in Binding of Methylene Blue in Aqueous Solution by Orange Peel
Qiong FAN ; Xue-Liang ZHANG ; Xian ZHANG ; Si-Miao FENG ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(05):-
Orange peel was used as lowcost adsorbent in binding of Methylene Blue.The effects of equilibrium time,pH,dye concentration have been studied.Carboxyl,amine and phosphonate functional groups were present in the orange peel.The equilibrium time was 1 hour,the maximum adsorption capacities of the orange peel was 370.3?31.0 mg/g at pH 10.The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were well fitted in this biosorption system.Results showed relatively higher rate constant and biosorption capacities.These adsorption performance indicate the orange peel as a potentially economical adsorbent for dye removal.
3.Influence of the two-dimension computer-aided navigation system to the concordance of lumbar spine pedicle screw fixation on both sides
Liang ZHANG ; Hongbing XU ; Yingmin WANG ; Qingyun XUE
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2013;33(12):1190-1195
Objective To investigate the influence of the two-dimension computer-aided surgery navigation system to the concordance of lumbar spine pedicle screw fixation on both sides.Methods 1355 patients were undergone lumbar spinal pedicle screw fixation during January 2004 to December 2009.All patients were divided into tow groups:the navigation group (743cases) and the fluoroscopy assistant group (612 cases).All patients got standard A-P and lateral X-ray plate of lumbar spine within seven days after surgery.The X-ray images were analyzed by the software of Image-pro plus 5.0 to evaluate the concordance of lumbar spine pedicle screw fixation on both sides.The angle between axial line of pedicle screw and superior lamina terminals (α angle) and the angle between axial lines of pedicle screw on both sides (γangle) were measured.The position of the pedicle screw was checked weather it was in the lumbar pedicle partially.Results There were no significant differences (P>0.05) between the α angle on both sides of L1-S5 vertebral body in navigation assistant group (L:3.89°±0.47°,R:3.94°±0.37°).The differences of the α angle on both sides of L2 (L:4.55°±1.27°,R:5.12°±1.87°) and L4 (L:4.22°±1.89°,R:6.62°±1.97°) vertebral body in the fluoroscopy assistant group had statistical significance (P<0.05).There were no significant differences between the α angle on both sides of other bodies (L:4.32°±1.47°,R:4.37°±1.59°,P>0.05).The γangle in navigation assistant group (2.32°± 0.27°) was obviously smaller than fluoroscopy assistant group (3.32°±1.51°),the differences had statistical significance (P<0.05).Accuracy of pedicle screw in navigation assistant group was 91.5% (3604/3938).Accuracy of pedicle screw in fluoroscopy assistant group was 87.6% (2426/2768).The difference in accuracy of pedicle screw in both groups had statistical significance (x2=26.913,P<0.0001).Conclusion The accuracy of pedicle screw and the concordance of pedicle screw on both sides can be significantly improved using the two-dimension perspective computer-aided surgery navigation system.
4.Effect of atorvastatin on endothelial function and vasoactive substances in essential hypertensive patients without hyperlipemia
Yu GAO ; Feng WANG ; Peisheng ZHANG ; Xue LIANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2011;27(5):467-470
Objective To investigate the effect of atorvastatin on vascular endothelial cell function and vasoactive substances in essential hypertensive patients without hyperlipemia. Methods Sixty-five essential hypertensive(EH) patients without hyperlipemia were enrolled and randomly divided into atorvastatin group and conventional treatment group(oral taken atorvastatin or placebo once every night in addition of routine antihypertensive drugs).Twenty five healthy subjects were also recruited as control.All cases were followed up for eight weeks.Serum cholesterol,nitric oxide(NO),emdothelin-1(ET-1),vonWillebrand-factor(vWF) levels were determined in each case.Flow-medizted dilation(FMD) was determined by high-resolution ultrasonography before and after eight weeks atorvastatin medication.Results (1)Before treatment,the FMD and NO levels of EH group were significantly lower than those of control group(P<0.01),while the ET-1 and vWF levels of EH group were significantly higher than those of control group(P<0.01);(2)In EH patients,the FMD and NO levels significantly increased after treatment and increased even more dramatically in atorvastatin group,when compared to conventional treatment group(Ps<0.01);(3)In EH patients,the ET-1 and vWF levels significantly decreased after treatment and decreased even more dramatically in atorvastatin group,when compared to conventional treatment group(Ps<0.01).Conclusion In patients of EH without hyperlipemia,atorvastatin can decrease plasma levels of ET-1,vWF,while increase plasma NO concentration and improve vascular endothelial function.
5.Effect of dexmedetomidine and midazolam on hemodynamics and sedation in patients with nasal intubation
Xue XU ; Xiang QI ; Zhi LIANG ; Xiaoqing ZHANG ; Zhenming DONG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(6):1-3
Objective To study the effect of dexmedetomidine and midazolam on hemodynamics and sedation in patients with nasal intubation.Methods Forty patients whose ASA grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ and anticipated difficult airway were randomly divided into dexmedetomidine group(group D,20 cases)and midazolam group(group M,20 cases)according to the admission number.In group D,dexmedetomidine 1 μ g/kg were constant speed pumped in 10 minutes.In group M,midazolam 0.03 mg/kg were intravenous injected.Then nasal intubation were carried.Systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),mean arterial blood pressure(MAP),heart rate(HR),pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2),Ramsay sedation score,rate-pressure product(RPP),tip perfusion index(TPI)were recorded and compared before anesthesia (T0),fiberoptic bronchoscope pass by later nostril(T1),to spy on epiglottis(T2),intubation succeed(T3),after intubation 1 minute(T4)and after intubation 3 minutes(T5).Airway score and postoperative visit were evaluated.Results SBP,DBP,MAP,HR,RPP in group M were significantly higher at T1-T3 than those at T0 (P<0.05),and were significantly higher than those in group D at the same time(P< 0.05).There was no significant difference in group D(P > 0.05).Ramsay sedation score and TPI at T1-T3 in group M were significantly lower than those at To(P <0.05).Ramsay sedation score and TPI at T1-T5 in group D were significantly higher than those at T0(P < 0.05),and were significantly higher than those in group M at the same time(P < 0.05).The rate of airway score 1 score and intubation satisfaction in group D were significantly higher than those in group M[100%(20/20)vs.30%(6/20),90%(18/20)vs.50%(10/20)](P< 0.05).The rate of throat ache in group D was significantly lower than that in group M[5%(1/20)vs.35%(7/20)](P <0.05).Conclusions For difficult airway patients with nasal intubation during dexmedetomidine infusion,hemodynamics is stable and sedation is satisfied.
6.Analysis and countermeasures of demands investigation on ethical review knowledge training among clinical investigators
Xue HONG ; Xiaohong WANG ; Lijun LIANG ; Chun ZHANG ; Xiaoguang LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2016;29(5):332-334,341
Objective To investigate and analyze the demands of ethical review knowledge training among clinical investigators and determinants,thus to discuss countermeasures to optimize the training pattern of ethical review knowledge training among clinical investigators and to provide scientific evidence and proposals for training management.Methods A total of 366 clinical investigators from third-class and first-grade general hospitals in Beijing were surveyed by questionnaires according to stratified random sampling method based on the professional titles,and the results were analyzed by SPSS 20.0.Results There existed training demands of ethical review knowledgeamong clinical investigators.For investigators with primary and intermediate titles,knowledge training about informed consent process,subject safety and rights protection,and principles of privacy security were highly needed.The training patterns researched were mainly short-term training and lectures organized by administrative department of the hospital.Most investigators expressed that the primary influence factor of training was lack of time and effort.Conclusions Based on the results of the survey,the demands of ethical review knowledge training are analyzed and countermeasures to optimize and enrich current training patterns are discussed,to improve the efficiency of training and the recognition and knowledge of ethical review among clinical investigators.
7.Study on determination method of menthone and pulegone in Herba Schizonepetae
Dongjing LIU ; Jianhe WEI ; Jian XUE ; Linlin ZHANG ; Liang CAO
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(04):-
Objective: To establish a method for determination of methone and pulegone in Herba Schizonepetae. Methods: The contents of menthone and pulegone were determined by GC (equipped with FID) with HP-5 fused capillary column (5% phenyl methyl siloxane 30m?0.32mm?0.25?m) after the samples were extracted by the solvents. Results: The linear ranges were 0.002-5.0g/L (r=0.9999) for menthone and 0.002-5.0g/L (r=0.9996) for pulegone, the recoveries of menthone and pulygone were 96.30%-103.9% and 95.7%-102.5%, respectively. Conclusion: The method was simple and accurate, which could be applied to the determination of menthone and pulegone in Herba Schizonepetae.
8.Effect of early postoperative enteral nutrition in patients with esophageal cancer
Yi ZHANG ; Lijie TAN ; Cheng QIAN ; Qun WANG ; Liang XUE
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2004;0(05):-
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility,the safety and the effect of early postoperative enteral nutrition in patients with esophageal cancer.Methods: On the first postoperative day,40 patients were randomly divided into two groups.One group was given isocaloric total parenteral nutrition through central vein(TPN group) and the other group was fed with enteral nutrition through nasoenteric tubes or jejunostomy tubes which were inserted during the operation(EEN group).All variables were measured before operation and on postoperative day 1 and 8.Blood was drawn at different time points to assess albumin,prealbumin and transferrin.Immune response was determined by immunoglobins,total lymphocytes,T-lymphocyte subsets and NK cells. Inflammatory response were determined by C-reactive protein,IL-6 and TNF-?.Morbidity,mortality and length of hospital stay were also evaluated. Results: Tolerance of enteral nutrition was excellent.Neither mortality nor serious morbidity occurred in all patients during the period of study.After the study,the levels of serum prealbumin,total lymphocytes,CD3,CD4 and CD4/CD8 ratio in the EEN group were significantly higher than the levels in the TPN group.The concentrations of IL-6 and the length of hospital stay in the EEN group were significantly lower than in the TPN group.Conclusion: Early postoperative enteral nutrition in patients with esophageal cancer is safe,and also has the benefit effects of enhancing the body status of nutrition and immune function,and reducing the inflammatory response and the length of hospital stay.
9.Implementation of the undergraduate tutorial system intended for four-year medical English undergraduates
Yingli XUE ; Xiaoni ZHANG ; Mi ZHOU ; Dong LIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(4):404-408
Innovation of cultivation mode and concepts for medical English should be suited to the requirements of making university academically outstanding by its individualized school-running,requirements of strengthening distinguished majors as well as needs for qualified medical English graduates.Through combining undergraduate tutorial system of lower grades with undergraduate tutorial system of higher grades,continuing implementing concepts of team cooperation,strengthening holistic education concept and guiding the development of students' individual personality and academic study based on stages,tutors and tutorial team can play their central roles in the training and molding of qualified medical English undergraduates,ultimately realizing the unity of process cultivation and objective cultivation.
10.Interleukin-18 in early diagnosis of acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Yongsheng NIU ; Cui ZHANG ; Yinying XUE ; Liang HONG ; Xinwei MU
International Journal of Surgery 2014;41(10):690-693,封4
Objective To test the hypothesis that interleukin-18 (IL-18) in the urine and serum sample are early biomarker for acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).Methods Eighty patients who underwent CABG were recruited.The patients were divided into AKI group and non-AKI group according to the AKI criteria.The urine and serum sample were collected at pre-operation and 2 h,4 h,6 h,8 h,12 h,24 h after the CABG.The urine and serum IL-18 value were test by ELISA method.Receiver-operating characteristic cue(ORC) and the area under the cure(AUC) asses the sensitivity and specificity of IL-18 for AKI.Results Thirteen of eighty cases(16.25%) developed postoperative AKI according to the AKI criteria.Diagnosis with creatinine was only 24-48 hours after CABG.The serum and urinary concentrations of IL-18 at mostly each time point after CABG in AKI patients were significantly higher than those in non-AKI patients(P < 0.01).Urinary and serous concentrations of IL-18 peaked at 4 h after CABG in AKI patients.ROC curve showed AUC in urinary and serous concentrations of IL-18 at 2 h > 0.8 ; Concentrations of IL-18 in urine and serum at 2 h were the powerful independent predictors of AKI by logistic regression analysis.Conclusion IL-18 in urine and serum after CABG surgery were the powerful independent predictors of AKI.