Objective To investigate the effects of different depths of propofol sedation on patients under neurally adjusted ventilator assist (NAVA)ventilation.Methods A total of fifty patients supported by NAVA ventilation admitted from June 2012 to June 2015 into intensive care unit (ICU)were enrolled for prospective study.The patients were randomly divided into light sedation group (n =20)and deep sedation group (n =20).The respiratory mechanics index:peak inspiration pressure (PIP),mean airway pressure (Pmean),electrical activity of the diaphragm (EAdi),gas exchange index,pH value of arterial blood, partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2 ), partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2 ), patient-ventilator synchrony,trigger delay time,off cycle delay time,hemodynamic indexes,mean arterial blood pressure (MAP),heart rate (HR)of the two groups were detected and documented.Enumeration data were analyzed with χ2 test,measurement data were analyzed with t test,and P <0.05 was considered to be significant.Results The PIP,Pmeam and EAdi under light sedation and deep sedation were lower than those in wakefulness (compared with wakefulness,the t values of PIP,Pmean and EADi under light sedation were 2.519,2.363,2.980,respectively and the t values of those under deep sedation were 3.158, -4.307,4.462,P <0.05).Compared with light sedation,the PIP,Pmeam and EAdi were significant decrease under deep sedation (the t values were 2.018, -2.441,3.402,respectively,P <0.05).There were no significant differences in MAP,HR,PaCO2 between light sedation and before sedation (the t values were 1.620,1.492, -0.267,respectively,P >0.05 ),while under the deep sedation,MAP and HR were lower than those in wakefulness and under light sedation (compared with wakefulness,the t values of deep sedation respectively were 2.805,2.944,and compared with light sedation,the t values of deep sedation were significantly reduced to 2.175,2.019,respectively,P <0.05)and PaCO2 under deep sedation (the t values respectively were -4.644,-0.315,P <0.05)was significant increased compared with light sedation and before sedation.There were no significant difference in pH,PaO2 ,trigger delay,off cycle delay between after sedation and before sedation,and between light sedation and deep sedation (compared with wakefulness,the t values of light sedation were -1.470, 1.250, -0.745, -0.555,respectively,and the t values of deep sedation respectively were -1.090,-0.333, -1.088, -0.717,while compared with light sedation,the t values of deep sedation respectively were -0.612, -0.542,0.379,1.225,P >0.05 ).Conclusions Light sedation of propofol could reduce the EAdi and airway pressure without effect on gas exchange,haemodynamics and patient-ventilator synchrony in the patients under NAVA ventilation.

Objective To assess the influence of timing of tracheostomy performed on ICU patientswith mechanical ventilation support for long-term.Methods A retrospective study was carried out in 94 patients under mechanical ventilation support with tracheostomy from January 2012 to October 2014.The patients were divided into early stage group (group A) in which the tracheostomy was done within 7 days after endotracheal intubation and late stage group (group B) in which the tracheostomy was performed at above 7 days after endotracheal intubation.The differences in lengths of mechanical ventilation support (MVS),ICU stay,and hospital stay,incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and mortality were compared between two groups using nonparametric statistics.Results Compared with group B,there were statistically significant reduction in duration of mechanical ventilation (7d vs.17 d;P ＜ 0.05),shorter length of ICU stay (10 d vs.19 d;P ＜ 0.05),and lower incidence of VAP (21.05％ vs.36.84％;P ＜ 0.05) in group A.There were no significant differences in hospital stay and mortality between two groups (P ＞0.05).There was a correlation between the duration of mechanical ventilation and timing of tracheostomy (R2 =0.680) and a correlation between the length of ICU stay and the timing of tracheostomy (R2 =0.662) was found.Conclusions Early tracheostomy has a significant positive impact on critically ill patients hospitalized in this ICU.These results support the tendency to balance the risk-benefit analysis in favor of early tracheostomy.

Objective To investigate the relationships among free triiodothyronine( FT3 ), free thyroxine (FT4 ), and thyroid-stimulating hormone( TSH) in both plasma and breast milk of patients with thyroid diseases. Methods A total of 102 female subjects with hyperthyroidism(GD), normal thyroid function(NC), and Hashimoto′s hypothyroidism(HT or hypothyroidism)were enrolled. Their plasma and breast milk were collected for measurement of FT3 and FT4 , and TSH. Meanwhile, 11 infants of patients with hyperthyroidism and another 11 infants of patients with hypothyroidism were selected, blood FT3 , FT4 , and TSH content were determined during lactating period and 2 months after lactation. Results (1) FT3 and FT4 contents in breast milk among 3 groups were different[(1. 48 ± 0. 81), (7. 79 ± 3. 56), and (0. 77 ± 0. 42)pg/ ml; (2. 94 ± 1. 43), (14. 78 ± 7. 40), and (1. 51 ± 0. 40)pg/ ml, P<0. 05], TSH in breast milk was similar between hyperthyroidism and normal groups(P>0. 05). (2) FT3 ratio of breast milk to plasma of the hyperthyroidism group was different to other 2 groups(0. 42 ± 0. 04 vs 0. 35 ± 0. 03, 0. 36 ± 0. 03, P<0. 05), but no difference existed in FT4 and TSH among 3 groups(both P>0. 05). (3)Blood FT3 , FT4 , and TSH contents from infants of patients with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism were different, both during lactating period and 2 months after lactation[(5. 06 ± 1. 76)vs (6. 51 ± 2. 23)pg/ ml, (17. 39 ± 2. 78)vs (19. 87 ± 3. 26)pg/ ml, (1. 34 ± 1. 33)vs (0. 74 ± 0. 78)mIU/ L; (1. 43 ± 0. 74)vs (1. 83 ± 0. 91)pg/ ml, (4. 28 ± 1. 55)vs (5. 00 ± 1. 75)pg/ ml, (6. 48 ± 2. 70) vs (5. 49 ± 2. 39) mIU/ L; all P<0. 05]. (4) FT3 and FT4 contents were positively correlated in plasma and breast milk(all P<0. 05), while TSH contents were positively correlated only in hypothyroidism group(P<0. 05). Conclusion FT3 , FT4 , and TSH in blood and breast milk are correlated.

ObjectiveTo observe whether lipopolysaccharide (LPS) derived fromEscherichia coli (E.coli) can induce apoptosis of murine platelets in vitro.Methods Washed platelet suspension was prepared and adjusted to the final concentration of 3×108/mL. According to the difference in stimulants, samples were divided into control group (non-calcium Tyrode buffer), thrombin-treated group (1 U/mL final concentration and non-calcium TB) and LPS in different concentrations treated groups (1, 10 and 100μg/mL final concentration respectively and non-calcium TB). To each specimental group corresponding stimulus was added and incubated 30 minutes at room temperature. Chemiluminescence was adopted to determine the concentration of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and the activity of cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-3 (caspase-3). The percentage of Annexin V positive platelets was determined by flow cytometry to reflect the level of phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure. Mean channel fluorescence (MCF) of platelets was determined by flow cytometry for reflecting the level of mitochondrial inner transmembrane potential (ΔΨm) depolarization.Results Compared with control group, the ATP concentration in thrombin-treated group was decreased obviously [relative light unit (RLU): (5.46±0.14)×105 vs. (6.25±0.26)×105,P< 0.05], Annexin V positive ratio [(50.43±2.45)% vs. (1.58±0.25)%,P< 0.05] and caspase-3 activity [RLU: (26.92±1.60)×103 vs. (1.30±0.10) ×103,P< 0.05] were increased obviously, and platelets MCF was lowered significantly [(8.32±0.58)×104 vs. (13.05±1.10)×104,P< 0.05], suggesting an increase inΔΨm depolarization. After being treated with different concentrations of LPS, ATP concentration, Annexin V positive ratio and caspase-3 activity were increased obviously, platelet MCF was decreased obviously, suggestingΔΨm depolarization was increased in a concentration-dependent manner. Compared with control group, 1μg/mL LPS could increase Annexin V positive ratio [(10.45±1.08)% vs. (1.58±0.25)%,P< 0.05], elevate caspase-3 activity [RLU: (14.06±0.61)×103 vs. (1.30±0.10)×103,P< 0.05], and decrease MCF significantly [(9.48±0.50)×104 vs. (13.05±1.10)×104,P< 0.05]. The ATP concentration, Annexin V positive ratio and caspase-3 activity reached maximum levels after the treatment with 100μg/mL LPS, and they were higher obviously than those of the control group [ATP (RLU): (7.00±0.03)×105 vs. (6.25±0.26)×105, Annexin V positive ratio: (55.35±2.42)% vs. (1.58±0.25)%, casepase-3 (RLU): (32.00±3.75)×103 vs. (1.30± 0.10)×103, allP< 0.05], and platelets MCF reached trough levels, and they were obviously lower than those of the control group [(4.69±0.55)×104 vs. (13.05±1.10)×104,P< 0.05].ConclusionE.coli LPS can induce an increase in ATP, PS exposure,ΔΨm depolarization and activity increase of caspase-3 on mouse platelet in vitro, which indicate that LPS can induce apoptosis of platelets in a concentration-dependent manner.

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between thrombocytopenia (TCP) induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and coagulation or inflammatory response in mouse.Methods Forty-eight C57BL/6 mice were divided into control group, low-dose, and high-dose LPS treatment groups by random number table method, and each group was subdivided into 4-hour and 24-hour subgroups randomly, with 8 mice in each subgroup. 0.5 mg/kg or 50 mg/kg LPS was injected intraperitoneally in low-dose or high-does group respectively, and equal amount of normal saline was injected in control group. Blood was collected from endocanthal vein at the specified time point, platelet count (PLT) was counted, and the levels of thrombin antithrombin complex (TAT), D-dimer, fibrinogen degradation product (FDP), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results Compared with control group, PLT (×109/L) at 4 hours and 24 hours in low-dose and high-dose LPS groups was significantly decreased (4 hours: 660.65±180.48, 568.55±117.99 vs. 1 199.13±110.54; 24 hours:505.63±218.92, 256.33±72.86 vs. 1 229.13±1 189.37, allP< 0.05), and the changes were more obvious in high-dose LPS group compared with those of the low-dose LPS group (allP< 0.05). Factorial analysis showed that the changes in PLT were related with LPS dosage and time (F1 = 135.660,P1 = 0.000;F2 = 12.120,P2 = 0.001). It was also found that there was an interactive effect of the dose of LPS and time on PLT (F = 5.580,P = 0.007). Compared with control group, TAT, TNF-α, and IL-6 at 4 hours and 24 hours in low-dose and high-dose LPS groups were significantly decreased [TAT (ng/L) at 4 hours: 1.10±0.59, 0.22±0.13 vs. 3.47±1.73; 24 hours: 1.18±0.68, 0.39±0.29 vs. 3.19±1.27;TNF-α (nmol/L) at 4 hours: 87.35±12.29, 93.70±5.25 vs. 101.59±10.96, 24 hours: 81.94±8.26, 93.23±4.71 vs. 102.84±10.56; IL-6 (ng/L) at 4 hours: 81.78±7.82, 78.59±9.06 vs. 110.88±9.66, 24 hours: 76.03±9.85, 71.34±3.69 vs. 110.88±10.35, allP< 0.05]. TAT at 4 hours and 24 hours in high-dose LPS group was further decreased, and TNF-αat 24 hours was increased as compared with those of low-dose LPS group (allP< 0.05). TAT, TNF-α and IL-6 were influenced only by different dosage of LPS (TAT:F = 42.350,P = 0.000; TNF-α:F = 14.810,P = 0.000; IL-6:F =81.910,P = 0.000), not time (TAT:F = 0.002,P = 0.967; TNF-α:F = 0.342,P = 0.562; IL-6:F = 2.973,P = 0.092). Changes in TAT was not found to be related with the dose of LPS and its time of action, or levels of TNF-α and IL-6 (TAT:F = 0.236,P = 0.791; TNF-α:F = 0.572,P = 0.569; IL-6:F = 0.774,P = 0.468). The dosage of LPS and time of admission showed no influence on D-dimer (F1 = 2.448,P1 = 0.099;F2 = 0.024,P2 = 0.877). The effect of different doses of LPS and time of administration showed no influence on FDP (F1 = 0.106,P1 = 0.900;F2 = 0.013,P2 = 0.908), and no interactive effects were found (D- dimer:F = 0.002,P = 0.998; FDP:F = 0.582,P = 0.563).Conclusion LPS can induce TCP in mouse, but this effect may not related to the activation of coagulation system and excessive inflammatory response.

Objective To evaluate the immunoprotection by the inactivated whole bacteria(IWB) of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia K279a in mice.Methods Mice were immunized by inactivated whole bacteria of S.maltophilia K279a made from formaldehyde.When the indicated the antibody titer of the mice reached the require level, the protective effect of the IWB was evaluated by performing the opsonophagocytic killing test in vitro and the poison attack experiments in vivo. Results It was found that IgG in serum of the immunized mice measured by ELISA was significantly increased after the second immune enhancement, and antiserum in vitro had strong phagocytic effect.Meanwhile, immunoprotection of the immunized groups was also significantly increased when challenged by S.maltophilia K279a.Conclusion Effective humoral immune response can be predominantly induced by the inactivated whole bacteria of S.maltophilia K279a, providing protection against challenge by S.maltophilia K279a in BALB/c mice.

Objective To Explore the significance of successful exposing and recognizing Zuckerkandl's tuhercle(ZT)during thyroidectomy.Methods Three hundred and seventy patients(501 sides) underwent lobectomy or total thyroidectomy from January 2009 to June 2011 were included in this study.The ZT was assessed in terms of its presence or absence,size and anatomical association with the recurrent laryngeal nerve(RLN)and superior parathyroid(SP).Results ZTs were found in 412 of 501 sides ( 82.2％ ),among which 368(89.3％ ) ZTs were located in the middle third of the lateral lobe of the thyroid gland.ZTs passed over the RLN in 379 of 412 sides(92.0％ ).When the ZTs were located in the middle or lower third of the lateral lobe of the thyroid gland,the SPs were all located in the cranial portion of ZT.The SP was adhered to the ZT in 80.1％ of the cases.RLN damage rate was 0.40％,and no SP damage occurred.Conclusion Exposing and recognizing Zuckerkandl's tubercle during thyroidectomy is of important clinical significance,which helps to identify and protect RLN and SP,so as to reduce surgical complications.

BACKGROUND: Pentoxifylline (PTX), as an effective drug to improve blood rheology, has been used as a vasodilator for the treatment of vascular diseases and peripheral vascular disease science 1960s. But the role of PTX on skin blood flow to improve flap survival remains still unclear. OBJECTIVE: Through the clinical application of PTX therapy, the dynamic observation of random flap to understand that the PTX can promote flap survival and improve blood circulation of flap. METHODS: A total of 39 patients (27 males and 12 females aging 7-54 years) with skin tissue defect undergoing random flap repairing were selected from Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, First Hospital of Hebei Medical University. The 39 cases were randomly divided into control group and drug group. Patients in the drug group were given intravenous injection of 250 mL PTX at day 2 after random flap operation, once a day, until 14 days after flap repairing surgery. On the first day after flap pedicle surgery, 250 mL PTX sodium chloride injection was intravenously given, once a day, until 7 days after flap pedicle surgery. The control group was not given PTX treatment. The value of blood perfusion (PU) was measured using laser-Doppler blood reperfusion image after flap transplantation, before and after pedicle division. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All 39 patients were completely cured and discharged, with no interruption experiments. Before pedicle division, PU value at distal flap in both drug and control groups were increased obviously, and the PU value in the drug group was significantly higher than control group (P < 0.05); after pedicle division, the PU value in the two groups were decreased, and there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). Prior to pedicle division, the PU value of pedicle was gradually decreased and then increased in the drug group, and that in the control group was gradually increased. On the seventh day, the PU value of pedicle was stable in the drug group, and there was no significant difference between the two groups (P> 0.05); after pedicle division immediately, the PU values of pedicle were decreased in the two groups, and then the increase in the drug group was remarkable compared to control group (P < 0.05). Two sets of random flaps all survived, and skin defects were successfully repaired after pedicle division. PTX can markedly increase blood perfusion after random flap transplantation, promote flap survival and pedicle division in an early stage, and effectively shorten the healing time.

Objective To know the establishment of the flap pedicle blood supply and the right moment of the cutting off of pedicle by means of laser Doppler blood perfusion imaging instrument on the random flap blood flow changes.Methods 20 adult healthy rabbits were divided in to four groups and each 5 have unilateral flaps.1,3,5,7,9,12,14,18 days after operation,the pedicle blood perfusion values (PU) measurement of the distal pedicle on the flap and midpoint of both ends of the pedicle were performed,and PU values were analyzed.Results Pedicle of the PU values at the different time points changed little (P＞0.05).The PU value in the distal flap reached the minimum 1 day after operation and then increased gradually [3 d (1.24±0.07),5 d (1.57±0.15),7 d (1.79±0.08),9 d(1.89±0.13),12 d(2.01±0.16),14 d(2.18±0.09) and 18 d(2.40±0.18),P＜0.05].When distal PU values/pedicle PU value≥1.2,the flap survival rate reached 99%.Conclusions The establishment of random skin flap blood circulation,as well as the ratio of PU values of distal to the pedicle flap pedicle can be used as the timing of an important indicators.

BACKGROUND: Random flap as a primary means of wound healing, is widely used at present, its blood circulation to establish the situation is also researched a lot, but not yet the system of random skin flap perfusion were observed and measured. In addition, the timing of pedicle division of a pedicle flap random is also a hot topic, but not yet a mature clinical testing method has been discovered to determine the best timing.OBJECTIVE: By means of laser Doppler blood perfusion imaging, this study was designed to dynamically observe random flap microcirculation, to understand the changes on random flap blood flow, and to determine the best timing of pedicle division. METHODS: A total of 18 cases were divided into traditional pedicle division group and early pedicle division group. Pedicle flap blood perfusion values were statistically measured immediately after surgery, at 3, 7,11,15, and 19 days after surgery, before division, immediately after division, and at 24 hours after pedicle division, 8-9 phases in total.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Distal blood perfusion value was increased with the time prolongation in both groups; while, the blood perfusion in various time phases was significantly different from that after surgery (P < 0.05); but, the blood perfusion was decreased immediately after surgery, which was still significantly compared with traditional pedicle division group (P< 0.05). There was no significant different in blood perfusion between early pedicle division and immediate after surgery of pedicle division (P > 0.05), but there was significant difference between 24 hours after pedicle division and immediate after surgery of pedicle division (P< 0.05). Blood perfusion values were less changed in both groups (P> 0.05). The ratio of both groups peaked before pedicle division and then gradually decreased after pedicle division. The best timing of pedicle division was the ratio of 1.2.