Objective To study the changes in cerebral cortex glutamate (G) content induced by isoflurane inhalation alone or combined with 2-amino-5-phosphonovalerate (AP5),a NMDA receptor competitive antagonist.Methods Six adult male SD rats were anesthetized with isoflurane. Dialysis probe (internal diameter=0.05mm) which was connected to a micro-infusion pump filled with artifical cerebrospinal fluid(ACSF) was inserted into cerebral cortex. The dialysate was collected for determination of G concentration. After the baseline MAC for isoflurane was measured, the study was carried out in 4 groups based on the concentration of isoflurane inhalation: group Ⅰ:1%; group Ⅱ:1MAC; group Ⅲ:2% and group Ⅳ: the effect of AP5 on isoflurane MAC value. In group Ⅳ AP5 was continuously infused at a rate of 100 ?g?kg -1?h -1 via the vein in the tail and the MAC for isoflurane was measured again. G concentration of dialysate was measured and EEG and SEP were monitored in every group.Results G concentration of cerebral cortex dialysate was decreasing with increasing concentration of isoflurane from group Ⅰ to group Ⅲ. Concentration of isoflurane was negatively correlated with cerebral G content (r=-0.839,P

Objective To investigate the influence of continuous infusion of tramadol on target plasma propofol concentration during maintenance of anesthesia with target-controlled infusion (TCI) system. Methods Fifty ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ patients (22 male, 28 female) aged between 20-70 yr and weighing 42-85 kg, were randomly divided into two groups of 25 patients each: in group Ⅰ anesthesia was maintained with propofol given by TCI; in group Ⅱ anesthesia was maintained with propofol given by TCI and continuous tramadol infusion (loading dose 3 mg?kg and 0.5 mg?kg ?h for maintenance). The patients were premedicated with intramuscular scopolamine 0.3 mg. Anesthesia was induced with midazoiam 0.035 mg?kg-1, fentanyl 0.1 mg, target plasma propofol concentration 2.5-3.5 ?g?ml-1 and vecuronium 0.1-0. 15mg?kg . After tracheal intubation the patients were mechanically ventilated. During maintenance of anesthesia BIS was maintained at 50 ? 10 by adjustment of target plasma propofol concentration. BIS, MAP, HR, HRV and LF/HF were continuously monitored. The total amount of propofol used during operation, the duration of surgery and time of recovery from anesthesia were recorded. Results There was no significant difference in BIS value between the two groups. Target plasma concentration of propofol was significantly higher at skin incision and extubation in group Ⅰ than that in group Ⅱ (P

Objective To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of Narcotrend(NT)in monitoring the depth of anesthesia when compared with the bispectral index.Methods Eighty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes,aged 19-60 yr,undergoing elective surgery,were enrolled in this clinical study.Propofol was given by target-controlled infusion(TCI).After the initial target plasma concentration of 2.1 μg/ml was achieved,the concentration was increased by 0.3 μg/ml every 30 s until the patients lost consciousness.Then the effect-site concentralion of propofol was increased by 0.5μg/ml to maintain anesthesia and rocuronium 0.8 mg /kg was injected intravenously 30 s later.Tracheal intubation was performed 3 min after rocuronium injection.Mean arterial pressure (MAP),HR,NT value and BIS value were measured before TCI of propofol(baseline),al loss of consciousness,immediately before rocuronium administration,2 min after rocuronium administration,during intubation,and at 1 and 3 min after intubation.Results NT and BIS values were significantly decreased at loss of consciousness as compared with the baseline value(P ＜ 0.01).NT and BIS values were significantly lower at 2 min after rcuronium administration than before rocuronium administration(P ＜ 0.05).Compared with that before intubalion,HR and MAP were significantly increased during intuhation,and at 1 and 3 min after intubation,while no significant change was found in NT and BIS values(P ＞ 0.05).Conctusion NT can monitor the sedative effecl induced with TCI of propofol accuralely,the myoelectric activity exerts an obvious effect,and the accuracy of NT for monitoring the analgesic effect is lower.NT and BIS are comparable with respect to the advantages and disadvantages.

Two regression models, based on panel data over the period of 2000-2011, are built and used to analyze what factors determine China's exports of primary and semi-finished products of traditional Chinese medicine to ASEAN. The results indicate that, China GDP, the ratio of ASEAN to China GDP per capita, average export price, the ratio of state-owned assets to total assets, have a significant positive influence on the export volumes of primary products of Chinese medicine. At the same time, RMB appreciation, the ratio of three kinds of foreign-invested assets to total assets, China-ASEAN Early Harvest Program, ASEAN-China Free Trade Area have a significant negative influence. In respect of the export volumes of semi-finished products of Chinese medicine, the significant influential factors are ASEAN GDP and the ratio of ASEAN to China GDP per capita. The former is positive and the latter is negative. In order to optimize the commodity composition of experts, it is needed to increase export volumes of both primary and semi-finished products of Chinese medicine. According to the analysis above, some proposals are put forward, such as, improving the performance of foreign capital, playing an exemplary and leading role in technological innovation by state-owned enterprises, taking advantage of bargaining power of suppliers, increasing outward foreign direct investment.
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Objective To observe the changes of heart rate variability(HRV) following intravenous esmolol and surface anesthesia during tracheal intubation Methods One hundred and twenty adult patients were randomly divided into three groups (n=40), group Ⅰ (Esmolol), group Ⅱ (laryngotracheal surface anesthesia), group Ⅲ (oropharynx and laryngotracheal surface anesthesia group) Tracheal intubation was induced with fentanyl 2?g kg -1 , propforl 2mg kg -1 and vecuronium 0 1 mg kg -1 Group Ⅰ : intravenous administration of esmolol 2mg kg -1 2min before endotracheal intubation Group Ⅱ: laryngotracheal spray with 1% tetracaine 2 5ml 2min before endotracheal intubation Group Ⅲ : spraying the back of tongue, soft palate, pharynx and larynx with 1% tetracaine 0 5ml, with other manipulation being similar to group Ⅱ In each group BP,HR, HRV, LF, HF and LF/HF and BIS parameters were recorded before induction, during intubation and 1,3,5 and 10min after intubation respectively Results In three groups BP remained unchanged Compared with that in group Ⅱ and Ⅲ, HR in group Ⅰ decreased significantly(P

Objective To assess the changes in heart geometry and function during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG).Methods Thirty ASAⅡorⅢpatients(24 males,6 females)aged 50-78 undergoing elective off-pump CABG were studied.After induction of anesthesia and tracheal intubation a catheter which was connected to the monitor measuring continuous cardiac output(CCO),mixed venous blood oxygen saturation(S(?)O_2)and CEDV was placed via right internal jugular vein and the probe of multi-phase transesophageal echocardiograph(TEE)(Sonos HP 2500)was inserted in the esophagus.The distance between the probe and the incisors was between 34-45 cm.The hemodynamic variables and TEE parameters were recorded when epicardium was opened(T_1,baseline)when the octopus tissue stabilizer was placed during anastomosis between the graft vessel and left anterior descending artery(LAD)(T_2)left circumflex artery(LCX)(T_3)and right coronary artery(RCA)(T_4)and when the anastomoses between the vessel grafts and aorta was completed (T_5).Results At T_2 the mitral valve deceleration time(DT_1)and the blood flow through the mitral valve(Q_1) were decreased significantly as compared with the baseline(T_1);MAP was significantly decreased while HR and CVP were increased(P＜0.05).At T_3 the left and right ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDD,RVEDD), tricuspid valve diameter(TVD)and the blood flow through Q_1 and tricuspid valve(Q_2)were significantly decreased as compared to the baseline values at T_1.The mitral valve E/A ratio was increased while the tricuspid valve E/A ratio was decreased(P＜0.05).The MAP,S(?)O_2,right ventricular end-systolic and end-diastolic volume(RVESV,RVEDV)and right ventricular ejection fraction were significantly decreased while HR and CVP were increased at T_3 as compared to the baseline at T_1.At T_4 LVESD,LVEDD,MVD,tricuspid valve E/A ratio and Q_1 were significantly decreased as compared to the baseline at T_1(P＜0.05).MAP,MPAP,SV,S(?)O_2, RVEF,RVESV and RVEDV were significantly decreased while HR and CVP were increased(P＜0.05).At T_5 all the TEE and hemodynamic parameters returned to the baseline valves at T_1.Conclusion During anastomoses between graft vessels and LAD,LCX and RCA,both left and right ventricles are compared to some extent and the heart function is impaired temporarily but returns to the baseline after the anastomoses are completed.

Objective To evaluate the movement function of the left ventricular short-axis with parameters (velocity, acceleration and relatively force) measured with improved anatomical M-mode ultrasound. Methods Sixteen patients with myocardial ischemia coronary heart disease who had taken percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PCI) were enrolled. All patients were divided into two groups: group A, single major vascular stenosis (n=8);group B, more major vascular stenosis (n=8). M-mode curves of short-axis sections at mitral valve level, papillary level and apical level were recorded, then the peak myocardial velocities, acceleration and force of the systolic phase, early-diastole phase and end-diastole phase were measured at the post processing station. Results The variety ranges of average velocity and acceleration of the three levels during systolic phase were higher than that during diastole phase. The changing rate of velocity and acceleration in group B was higher than that in group A. Conclusion The new parameters that are measured and calculated with anatomical M-mode ultrasound can reflect the movement functions of coronary heart disease patients taken PCI.

Objective To explore the puberty and height development in childern with congenital adrenal hyperplasia(CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency(21-OHD) with the simple virilizing(SV) form.Methods Patients of SV 21-OHD,diagnosed and treated in Tianjin Children's Hospital from Jan.1970 to Jan.2008,were treated with cortisone acetate or hydrocortisone after diagnosed,and blood investigations were performed as part of monitoring,and dosages were adjusted accordingly to obtain normal growth velocity and slow bone age(BA) development.Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist(Gn-RHa) was given after the appearance of central precocious puberty(CPP).Forty-one patients(18 females,23 males) had achieved final height before Dec.31st 2008,and their puberty and height development were analyzed in this longitudinal study by contrast the ages and statures of obtaining final height(FH),chronological age(CA) and BA of G2/B2 stage,duration from G2/B2 stage to obtain FH and stature development of different gender during this period and the influences of compliancy on the ages and statures of obtaining FH were contrasted.Results With regarding to the age of testicular volume ≥4 mL,78.26% boys were before 9 years old.As far as the age of breast development was concerned,38.89% girls were before 8 year old and 66.67% menarche occurred before 10 year old.The differences between the duration and stature development of the period from the state of G2/B2 to skeletal maturation of different gender were significant (Pa

Objective To analyze rate of and reasons for not undertaking insulin pump therapy in children with type 1 diabetes(T1DM) and explore potential countermeasures.Methods Two hundred and seventy-eight persons of T1DM,diagnosed in Tianjin Children′s Hospital from Jan.2000 to Dec.2008,were assigned to fill in a questionnaire on T1DM and insulin pump therapy.Reasons for different compliances were analyzed and strategies were explored.Results Eighty-five point twenty-five percent of the children(237 persons) undertook the therapy and 14.75%(41 persons) refused.In the group of younger than 3 years,58.33%(21 persons)accepted the therapy,while in the group of older than 3 years,89.26%(216 persons) undertook it,consequently there was statistically significant difference(?2=23.83,P

Objective To evaluate the effect of pretreatment with botulinum toxin A injected intrath?ecally or locally at the incision site on the neurokinin?1 ( NK?1) receptor internalization in the spinal dorsal horn in a rat model of incisional pain. Methods Male Sprague?Dawley rats, weighing 280-300 g, aged 6-8 weeks, were used in the study. The experiment was performed in two parts. ExperimentⅠ Twenty?seven rats with no sign of nerve injury at day 7 after successful catheterization were selected and divided into 3 groups (n=9 each) using a random number table: control group (C1 group), incisional pain group (IP1 group) and intrathecal botulinum toxin A group (BoNT∕A1 group). At 24 h before operation, botulinum tox?in A 0.5 U ( in 10μl of normal saline) was injected intrathecally in group BoNT∕A1, and normal saline 10μl was injected intrathecally in group IP1. ExperimentⅡ Twenty?seven rats were selected and divided into 3 groups (n=9 each) using a random number table: control group (group C2), incisional pain group (IP2 group) and locally injected botulinum toxin A at the incision site group (BoNT∕A2 group). At 24 h before op?eration, botulinum toxin A 2 U ( in 0.4 ml of normal saline) was injected subcutaneously at the incision site and into the plantar surface, and normal saline 0.4 ml was injected subcutaneously at the incision site and into the plantar surface in group IP2. Six rats in each group were selected, and the cumulative pain score (CPS) was recorded, and the mechanical paw withdrawal threshold ( MWT) in the right hindpaw was measured be?fore administration, before operation, and at 3 h and 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after operation. At 3 h after opera?tion, 3 rats in each group were selected and sacrificed, and the lumbar segment ( L4,5 ) of the spinal cord was removed for determination of the expression of NK?1 receptors in the spinal dorsal horn by immunofluores?cence. Results ExperimentⅠ Compared with group C1, the CPS was significantly increased at 3 h and 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after operation, the MWT was significantly decreased at 3 h and 1 and 3 days after opera?tion, and the expression of NK?1 receptors in the spinal dorsal horn was significantly up?regulated in group IP1, and the CPS was significantly increased at 3 h and 1, 3 and 5 days after operation, the MWT was sig?nificantly decreased at 3 h after operation ( P<0.05) , and no significant change was found in the expression of NK?1 receptors in the spinal dorsal horn in group BoNT∕A1 (P>0.05). Compared with group IP1, the CPS was significantly decreased, and the MWT was significantly increased at 3 h and 1, 3, and 5 days after oper?ation, and the expression of NK?1 receptors in the spinal dorsal horn was significantly down?regulated in group BoNT∕A1 (P<0.05). ExperimentⅡ Compared with group C2, the CPS was significantly increased at 3 h and 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after operation, the MWT was significantly decreased at 3 h and 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after operation, and the expression of NK?1 receptors in the spinal dorsal horn was significantly up?regu?lated in group IP2, and the CPS was significantly increased at 3 h and 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after operation, the MWT was significantly decreased at 3 h after operation ( P<0.05) , and no significant change was found in the expression of NK?1 receptors in the spinal dorsal horn in group BoNT∕A2 ( P>0.05) . Compared with group IP2, the CPS was significantly decreased at 3 h and 1, 3, and 5 days after operation, the MWT was signifi?cantly increased at 3 h and 1 and 3 days after operation, and the expression of NK?1 receptors in the spinal dorsal horn was significantly down?regulated in group BoNT∕A2 (P<0.05). Conclusion Pretreatment with botulinum toxin A injected intrathecally or locally at the incision site can inhibit the internalization of NK?1 re?ceptors in the spinal dorsal horn in a rat model of incisional pain.