1.Economic Loss due to Hospital Infection: A Case Control Study
Wenhua YI ; Yongcheng ZHANG ; Rouling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2004;0(10):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the direct economic loss caused by hospital infection.METHODS A case-control study was adopted to analyze the direct economic loss due to hospital infection and longer stay in hospital.RESULTS The average economic loss due to hospital infection was RMB 7 538 yuans per case.The infection of(respiratory) system disease caused the highest economic loss among the diseases of different systems with the(average) loss of RMB 15 197 yuans per case.And the loss due to septicemia was the highest than other sites of infection,with average loss of RMB 11 150 yuans per case.The average time of stay in hospital was 9.34 days per(case).CONCLUSIONS Hospital infection can increase the patients′economic burden,prolong the time of(hospitalization).Therefore,it is of great economic and social benefit to prevent and control hospital infection.
2.Locking compression plate for treatment of unstable distal radius fractures
Zhaojie LIU ; Yinguang ZHANG ; Yongcheng HU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(8):698-702
ObjectiveTo explore the application and outcome of locking compression plate in the treatment of unstable distal radius fracture.Methods From January 2006 to December 2008,eighty-two patients with consecutive unstable distal radius fractures were preformed with open reduction and locking compression plate fixation by volar, dorsal or bilateral approaches. There were 31 males (bilateral fractures in two patients) and 49 females with an average age of 51 years (range, 17-74 years).According to AO/OTA criterion, there were seven patientswith type A3 fractures, four with type B 1, 12with type B2, 10 with type B3, 16 with type C1, 21 with type C2 and 12 with type C3. The locking plate fixations through simple volar approach was performed in 61 patients, fixations through dorsal approach in 12, volar 1/3 radius cylindrical steel plate fixation through volar and dorsal approach in five, bilateral fixations through volar and dorsal approaches in four. Furthermore, the external fixator was used in 19 patients, fixation of the ulna fractures in seven, and bone graft in 39. ResultsThe patients were followed up for average 20.7 months ( range, 1-4 years), which showed postoperative complications including bubble appearing around the incision in three patients, infection in one, median nerve injury in three, screws penetrating into extensor compartment in four, threads penetrating into radiocarpal joint because of reduction loss in two, rejection in one and traumatic arthritis in seven. According to the Cooney criterion, the result was excellent in 56 pateints, good in 19, fair in six and poor in one, with excellence rate of 91%. Conclusions The locking compression plate can provide firm fixation and allow early functional exercise and hence is suitable for unstable distal radius fracture especially the osteoporosis patients with comminuted compression fracture.
3.Influence of the cigarette smoke in the airway inflammation and pulmonary function of the asthmatic patients
Caiping ZHANG ; Yongcheng DU ; Jianying XU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(25):4-7
ObjectiveTo explore the influence of the cigarette smoke in the airway inflammation and pulmonary function of the asthmatic patients. MethodsTwenty-five cases of asthmatic patients with cigarette smoke exposure, 22 cases of asthmatic patients without cigarette smoke exposure and 20 cases of normal control persons were involved in this study. The proportion of various inflammatory cells in the induced sputum, the levels of serum interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-4 and lung function (FEV1% expected value,FEV1/FVC% ) were detected. ResultsThe infiltrating of neutrophils was primarily found in sputum of the asthmatic patients with cigarette smoke exposure, but the infiltrating of eosinophils was mainly in sputum of the asthmatic patients without cigarette smoke exposure. The levels of serum IL-8 and IL-4 of peripheral blood of asthmatic patients with cigarette smoke exposure[(277.02 ±71.37), (171.69 ±31.01) ng/L] were significantly higher than those in asthmatic patients without cigarette smoke exposure[(158.88 ± 21.95 ),( 111.42 ± 21.69 ) ng/L] and normal control persons [( 116.78 ± 71.37 ), (73.94 ± 15.72 ) ng/L] (P < 0.01 ).The FEV1% expected value and FEV1/FVC% of the asthmatic patients with cigarette smoke exposure [(51.12 ± 13.30) %, ( 49.16 ± 11.09 )%] was lower than those of asthmatic patients without cigarette smokeexposure [(81.81 ± 5.82)%, (79.00 ± 3.86)%] and normal control persona [(95.50 ± 10.11 )%, (83.18 ±6.04)%] (P < 0.01 ). The level of serum IL-8 was positively correlated to the neutrophils percentage in the induced sputum (r =0.742,P< 0.01 ) ,while negatively correlated to the FEV1% expected value(r =-0.739,P < 0.01 ). ConclusionCigarette smoke may influence the airway inflammation of the asthmatic patients and accelerate the deterioration of their lung function by promoting the producing of IL-8.
4.Role of the Ca2 +/CaN-NFATc signal pathway in the proliferation and activation of lymphocyte in asthmatic rats
Caiping ZHANG ; Yongcheng DU ; Jianying XU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2012;14(7):910-913,916
Objective To evaluate the effect of the activity of Ca2+/CaN-NFATc on the activation and prolfferation of lymphocyte in asthmatic rats.Methods The rats of the asthma group and the CsA group were sensitized and challenged by ovalbumin.So did the control group with saline instead.Lymphocyte was separated from spleen and cultured for 24 hours,and PHA-p (5 μg/ml) was added to the culture medium in every group,CsA ( 1.0 μg/ml) was added to the CsA group,respectively.The concentration of [ Ca2+ ] i,the activity of CaN,the protein expression of dephosphorylated NFATc and Cyclin E in T lymphocyte were assayed.The level of IL-4 and IL-2 in culture supernatants was measured,and the cell cycle distribution of lymphocyte was analyzed.ResultsWhen compared to the control group,the activity of Ca2+/CaN-NFATc [ (81.21 4-14.39) vs (63.66 ±9.02) ] was increased and the protein expression of CyclinE [ (0.9327 ±0.0370) vs (0.8374 ±0.0637) ] was higher in Lymphocyte of the asthma group ( P<0.05,P <0.01,respectively).The percentage of lymphocyte in the S phase [ (7.8600±2.8241) vs (4.0270 ± 1.8650) ] and S + G2/M phase [ ( 10.6700±3.3850) vs (5.8740 ± 1.4389) ] was higher;however,the percentage of G0/G1 phase [ (89.3300 ± 3.3850) vs (94.1260± 1.4389 )] was lower in asthma group ( all P < 0.01 ).The level of IL-4 [ ( 1.55 ± 0.19) pg/ml vs (0.99 ± 0.12 ) pg/ml ] and the IL-4/ IL-2 ratio [ (0.81 ±0.12) vs (0.49 ±0.49) ] in culture supernatants of the asthma group were higher than those of the control group ( all P <0.01 ).While the activity of Ca2+/CaN-NFATc (47.19 ±7.16)was decreased and the protein expression of Cyclin E (0.6840 ± 0.0485 ) was reduced in lymphocyte in CsA group(all P <0.01 ),the percentage of lymphocyte in the S phase (4.8600 ± 1.9595) and S + G2/M phase (7.9900 ± 1.9405) was decreased and the percentage of G0/G1 phase (92.2100 ± 1.9267) was increased ( all P < 0.05 ),and the level of IL-4 (0.47 ± 0.09 ) pg/ml and the ratio of IL-4/ IL-2 (0.78 ±0.20) was lower in culture supernatants in the CsA group than that of the asthma group( all P < 0.01 ).There was a positive correlation between the protein expression of dephosphorylated NFATc and the protein expression of CyclinE in Lymphocyte,so did between the protein expression of NFATc and the level of IL-4 in culture supernatants( r =0.711,P <0.01 and r =0.749,P <0.01.respectively).Conclusions The activity of Ca2+/CaN-NFATc was increased in lymphocyte of the asthmatic rats.Its increasing might result in the imbalance of Th1/Th2 by promoting the expression of IL-4 and might lead to the proliferation of lymphocyte by promoting the Cyclin E expression.
5.Ultrasound guided excision of breast benign disease
Yongcheng ZHANG ; Yan YANG ; Dongmei YAN
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2009;3(4):243-244
Objective To investigate the value of minimal invasion technique in treatment of breast benign disease.Methods 204 benign breast tumors of 74 women were completely excised by using Mammotome or VACORA.Results 108 masses were confirmed fibroadenoma,66 fibroadenosis,30 adenosis of breast.Postoperative followed up 3~12 months:there were 2 cases of local hematoma,5 cases of subcutaneously hematoma,1 case of recurrence,no infection.Conclusions There ale many advantages using uhrasound-guided minimal invasion technique to treat benign breast disease,including accurate localization,minimal invasion,less bleeding,easy performation,less complications and good cosmetology.
6.Preparation, Characteristics and in vitro Drug Release of Silybin Lipid Emulsions
Penghua ZHANG ; Jun LIANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Yongcheng DONG
China Pharmacist 2014;(4):568-571
Objective:To prepare silybin ( SLB) lipid emulsions and evaluate the drug release behavior in vitro. Methods:Silybin lipid emulsions were prepared by high-pressure homogenization method. Under the guidance of single-factor test, the best formula of SLB lipid emulsions was obtained by orthogonal design. Results:The encapsulation efficiency of SLB lipid emulsions prepared by the optimal formula was (91. 45 ± 0. 005 2) % with the particle size of (74. 42 ± 14)nm and PDI of 0. 106, Zeta potential of ( -30. 2 ± 2. 13)mV and pH of (6. 48 ± 0. 04). The drug release of SLB lipid emulsions was up to 90% within 12 hours. Conclusion:The opti-mized preparation of SLB with sustained-release property is obtained successfully.
7.Effect of triptolide on expression of interleukin-13 in lung tissue of rat asthmatic model
Xiaoyun ZHANG ; Huanping ZHANG ; Yongcheng DU ; Jianying XU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(11):-
AIM: To investigate the expression of interleukin-13 (IL-13) in lung tissue of rat asthmatic model and effect of triptolide on expression of IL-13. METHODS: A asthmatic model was established and inflammation changes of lung tissues were examined by haematoxylin-eosin staining. Reverse transcriptio polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to semiquantitate the expression of IL-13 mRNA, and enzyme-linked-immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect protein level of IL-13. RESULTS: There was a significant increase in the count of EOS, the expression of IL-13 mRNA and IL-13 protein level in lung tissue of asthmatic rats compared with those of triptolide-treated rats (P0.05). The expression of IL-13 mRNA and IL-13 protein level in triptolide-treated rats were significant lower than that of asthmatic rats (P
8.Influence of cigarette smoking on inflammatory factor in sputum after inhaled corticosteroid treatment in asthma
Li ZHANG ; Yongcheng DU ; Jianying XU ; Lili YANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2011;27(11):1148-1151
Objective To investigate the impact of cigarette smoking on inflammatary factors in sputum including cell component,IL-8 and eotaxin,and the effect on responses to treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)in patients with asthma.Methods Thirty-eight outpatients with chronic stable asthma who visited from January 2009 to February 2010 were enrolled in the study.Twenty-three cases were nonsmokers and 15 cases were smokers.All of them were treated by daily inhaled budesonide,and[32 agonist when necessary.Induced sputum eosinophil and neutrophil proportion were measured,and the levels of interleukin(IL-8)and eotaxin in induced-sputum by enzymatic immunoassay(ELISA)were compared between non-smoking and smoking asthmatic patients.Results The eosinophil proportion was(2.0 ± 0.4)% in smokers and(4.6 ± 2.5)% in nonsmokers before therapy,and(1.1 ± 0.5)% in smokers and(1.8 ± 0.6)% in nonsmokers after therapy.The difference was statistical significant(F =15.271,P < 0.05).The eotaxin was(3.5 ± 2.1)× 10-3 mg/L insmokers and(8.6 + 2.3)x 10-3 mg/L in nonsmokers before therapy,and(3.1 + 1.5)x 10-3 mg/L insmokers)and(3.6 ± 1.3)x 10-3 mg/L in nonsmokers after therapy.There was statistical significant(F =24.172,P < 0.05).There were no significant difference on neutrophil proportion and IL-8 before and after treatment(F =1.563 and 1.793,respectively,Ps > 0.05).Neutrophil proportion(F =9.632,P < 0.05)and IL-8(F =5.720,P < 0.05)in smokers were significantly higher than non-smokers,whereas eosinophil proportion (F =15.879,P < 0.05)and eotaxin(F =12.365,P < 0.05)in smokers were significantly lower than nonsmokers.Conclusion There was a significantly increase in inflammatary cells andfactors in induced-sputum in two groups after ICS treatment,but the effect in smokers was lower than in non-smokers.Neutrophil proportion and IL-8 were higher in induced sputum in smokers,whereas eosinophil proportion and eotaxin were higher in non-smokers.
9.Study on secure tunnel in the fixation of talar neck fracture based on digital technology
Xi ZHANG ; Jinquan HE ; Yanxi CHEN ; Yongcheng HU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2014;34(5):572-581
Objective To investigate the establishment of secure tunnel in fixation for the talar neck fracture when screws were fixed from the medial wall of talus.Methods The age of volunteers was limited from 20 to 60 years old,and the height of male volunteers was from 165 to 185 centimeters,while the female volunteers' height was from 155 to 175 centimeters.The body mass index (BMI) was less than 25.The volunteers who were not heavy manual workers or standing working for long time had no history of ankle or foot fractures,and there were no evidence of degeneration changes in ankle joints according to X-ray.At last there were 33 males in this study with an average age of 43.7 (21-59) years and an average height of 176.0 (168-184) centimeters.There were 22 females with an average age of 43.2 (22-60) years and an average height of 165.4 (158-172) centimeters.After the volunteers' ankle joints and feet were scanned by CT,the reconstructed images were stored in CD and the slice thickness was 0.75 millimeters.The SuperImageTM Orthopedics Edition1.1 software was used to display the images and perform three dimensional reconstruction.The height of talar neck and the height of tarsal canal were measured.The models that screws passing into tarsal canals were built.The maximal length and angle that screws were inserted in the middle 1/3 and in the inferior 1/3 of medial wall of talus and run along to two directions were measured.At last,the data were analyzed with SPSS 13.0 software.Results The height of talar neck and tarsal canal had no significant difference between left side and right side in the same gender.The height of male talar neck was greater than the female' s.The models of screws passing into tarsal canals was gained.The length and angle in different insert points and different directions of screw fixation were also gained.When the screws were inserted from the middle 1/ 3 of the medial wall of talus,the angle of screw fixation was much wider than that when the screws were inserted from the inferior 1/ 3 of the medial wall of talus.At last,the safe range of the length and angel of screw fixation was calculated.Conclusion Damage of the blood of talus during internal fixation should be avoided.The middle 1/3 of the medial wall of talus is the most favourable choice to the fixation.Combining the digital technology with internal fixation for talar neck fracture could promote the operation' s security and feasibility.
10.Second stage surgery for repair of unilateral cleft lip based on the design of nose and mouth contour
Lu ZHANG ; Tao YU ; Yongcheng LI ; Xiaowei WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2014;20(2):98-102
Objective To investigate the approach and clinical efficacy of second repair surgery according to the nose and mouth contour design of unilateral cleft lip.Methods Based on the characteristics of anatomy,mechanics and deformity of the cleft lip,we designed a surgical incision of nasolabial contour lines with reference to the horizontal and central vertical lines and the contour.After careful investigation of classic procedures and clinical practice,unilateral cleft lip was repaired by overall stage Ⅱ surgical procedures.Results Application of this surgical method with satisfactory clinical efficacy had been achieved.Conclusions The second stage repair personalized surgical methods of unilateral cleft lip designed according to the nose and mouth contour can achieve maximal correction of malformation and beautiful appearance.