Objective To evaluate the role of bispectral index (BIS) in assessing the depth of sedation in hypogastric operation of children. Methods Forty children undergoing hypogastric operation were divided into two groups with 20 cases each by pre-school (age 3-5) (Ⅰ group) and school (age 6-12)(Ⅱ group). Sedation was solely maintained with TCI propofol. The infusion was adjusted till adequate scdation (OAA/S≤ 1 score) before sacral block. The course of propofol infusion and BIS of recovery period were closely observed. Sedation scores were assessed by special anesthetists. Results During recovery period, the mean values of BIS were gradually increased, when BIS > 76 predicted 94% sensitivity and 50% specificity in Ⅰ group, 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity in Ⅱ group. ROC area under the curve of the two groups were 0.917 ± 0.007, 0.955 ± 0.004. Conclusions BIS can predict fairly well the level of consciences during recovering periods. BIS monitoring is an effective and reliable method to guide children recovery.

Objective To explore hypoxemia on transportation in elderly patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC) under general anesthesia. Methods SPO 2 was monitered continuously during peridecannulation period, especially within the first 5 minutes in case of incidence of hypoxemia. Results 15 out of 100 cases were found to undergo hypoxemia with SPO 2≤92%. The incidence rate of hypoxemia was 15%(15/100). Conclusions It is important to monitor SPO 2 and administer oxygen inhalation continuously on transfer from operation room back to ward to prevent hypoxemia in elderly patients.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of induction with sevoflurane-midaaolam-remifentanil for tracheal intubation without muscle relaxants in patients with huge mediastinal tumor.Methods Twenty-two ASA Ⅰ-Ⅲ patients with huge mediastinal tumor,aged 22-64 yr,weighing 48-76 kg,scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia,were enrolled in this study.Anesthesia was induced with iv injection of midaaolam 0.03 mg/kg and inhalation of 8％ sevoflurane through a mask.Sevoflurane was inhaled at the initial concentration of 8％,followed by decrement of 2％ every 30 s until 4％.When the eyelash reflex disappeared,remifentani1 2 μ g/kg was injected slowly over I min and sevoflurane inhalation was stopped 30 s later.The patients were mechanically ventilated after tracheal intubation.MAP and HR were recorded before induction and immediately before and 1 min after inlubation.The time of disappearance of eyelash reflex was recorded.The inlubation condition was evaluated using VibyMogensen score.Results The time period from sevoflurane inhalation to disappearance of eyelash reflex was(110 ± 14)s.The success rate of tracheal intubation at the first attempt was 86％.The position of the glottis was higher in 2 patients,and tracheal intubation was successfully performed under the guide of fiberoptic bronchoscope.The satisfactory intubation conditions were found in 86％ of cases.Compared with that before anesthesia induclion,MAP and HR were significantly decreased immediately after intubation and at 1 min after intubation(P ＜ 0.05).SpO2 ＞ 95％ in all patients.BIS was maintained at 45-55 during the period(before intubation until 1 min after intubation).Conclusion Induction with sevoflurane-midazolam-remifenlail is rapid and smooth,provides good conditions for intubation and can be applied to tracheal intubation without muscle relaxants in patients with huge mediastinal tumor.

A total of 60 ankylosing spondylitis patients scheduled for elective surgery with anticipated difficult airway were enrolled and randomly assigned into either dexmedetomidine (D) or midazolam plus sufentanil (MF) group.Group D:topical nasal anesthesia and a loading dose of dexmedetomidine at 1.0 μg/kg in 10 min; group MF:intravenous infusion of 0.05 mg/kg midazolam plus 3 μg/kg sufentanil.Fiberoptic bronchoscopic (FOB)-assisted awake nasotracheal intubation was performed.Mean arterial pressure (MAP),heart rate (HR),Pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2),Ramsay score and success rate of intubation were recorded and compared between two groups.The intubation conditions and level of comfort were also evaluated.MAP and HR of group D at FOB through postnaris (T1),peep the epiglottis(T2),intubation success immediately(T3)and 1 min after intubation(T4) were significantly lower (P ＜ 0.05 or P ＜ 0.01) than those of group MF while Ramsay sedation scores were obviously higher (P ＜ 0.05) than those of group MF.Group D with endotracheal intubation comfort level 5 score of grade 1-2 were 8 and 14 cases and were significantly higher than 4 and 10 cases of group MF.Immediately after intubation,level 3 scores in grade 1 of group D (n =21) were significantly higher than group MF (n =12) ; initial success rate of intubation in group D was obviously higher than that in group MF (70％,n =21 vs.47％,n =14).And the incidence of unpleasant intubation memory in group D was lower than that in group MF (37％,n =11 vs.67％,n =20).Fiberoptic bronchoscopic-assisted nasotracheal intubation offers better conditions for intubation and reduces the incidence rate of intraoperative awareness.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of induction with sevoflurane-midazolam-remifentail for tracheal intubation without muscle relaxants in neck brake patients.Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients with cervical spine fracture with dislocation,aged 13-68 yr,scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia,were enrolled in this study.Anesthesia was induced with iv injection of midazolam 0.03 mg/kg and inhalation of 5%sevoflurane through a mask.Sevoflurane was inhaled at the initial concentration of 5%,followed by decrement of 1% every 30 s until 3%.When the eyelash reflex disappeared,remifentanil 2 μg/kg was injected slowly over 45s and 30 s later sevoflurane inhalation was stopped.The patients were mechanically ventilated after tracheal intubation.The time of disappearance of eyelash reflex was recorded.The intubation condition was evaluated using VibyMogensen score.Results All patients were successfully intubated at the first attempt.The time period from sevoflurane inhalation to disappearance of eyslash reflex was(69 ± 4)s.Coughing occurred in 3 cases during intubation.The satisfactory intubation conditions were found in 100% of cases.SpO2 ＞ 95% in all patients.BlS was maintained at 45-55 during the period(before intubation until 3 min after intubation).Conclusion Induction with sevoflurane-midazolam-remifentail is rapid and smooth,provides good conditions for intubation and can be applied to tracheal intubation without muscle relaxants in neck brake patients.