1.Analysis of catheter-related blood infections due to Rhizobium radiation in pediatric patients
Yan XU ; Yongjie CHANG ; Zaihua WANG ; Bo HU ; Zhen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015;24(6):608-611
Objective To analyze catheter-related bloodstream infections due to Rhizobium radiation (R.radiobacter) in pediatric patients.Methods Clinical data of 1 014 pediatric patients with intravascular catheterization were collected from February 2012 to February 2014,including age,length of time a catheter remained in place,laboratory findings and outcome of R.radiobacter bloodstream infection in order to explore the factors for R.radiobacter infection.Results There were 26 children contracting R.radiobacter bloodstream infection children,and of them,21 were under 2 years old (80.77%),and the length of time for catheter dwelt in vessel longer than 5 days in 20 children (76.92%).There were significant differences in age under 2 years old,length of time longer than 5 days for catheter remained in place,CD4 and CD4/ CD8 between 26 children with R.radiobacter infection and uninfected children (P < 0.01).The re-infection with different varieties of bacterial strains was found in 12 of all R.radiobacter infection children (46.15%) after treatment,and of them,R.radiobacter bloodstream infection was detected twice in 2 children,and 2 died (7.69%).Conclusions Age under 2 years old,the length of time for intra-vascular catheter remained in place longer than 5 days,and weakened immunity are the important risk factors of R.radiobacter bloodstream infection,and the improper medical care may be the cause of re-infections in pediatric patients with prolonged intra-vascular catheter-dwelling.
2.Role of portal venous pressure changes in the liver dysfunction caused by hepatic congestion after extended liver resection
Jingdong LI ; Zaihua YAN ; Xiaolong TANG ; Zhengwei LENG ; Mengyi XIE ; Jiahong DONG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2016;15(10):1004-1011
Objective To explore the role of portal venous pressure changes in the liver dysfunction caused by hepatic congestion after extended liver resection.Methods The experimental study was adopted.According to the random number table,90 Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 3 groups,30 in each group:30 rats in the non-congestion group received 70% of liver resection (median lobe + left lobe),30 rats in the congestion group received 70% of liver resection (median lobe + left lobe) with whole caudal lobe congestion by ligation of veins and 30 rats in the congestion + splenectomy group received 70% of liver resection (median lobe + left lobe) with whole caudal lobe congestion by ligation of veins and splenectomy.(1) Twenty rats in each group were used to make postoperative survival analysis.Ten rats in each group were used for related experiments.The portal venous pressures (PVPs) of 5 rats in each group were detected at postoperative 12 hours and 24 hours,and then blood and liver specimens were collected.(2) PVP changes were detected at postoperative 12 hours and 24 hours.(3) Clinical and biochemical test:level of total bilirubin (TBil) was tested at postoperative 12 hours and 24 hours.(4) Pathological examination:liver pathological damage was detected by HE staining.(5) The expression of CD68 macrophagocyte was detected by immunohistochemical staining.(6) The relative expressions of Cleaved Casepase-3 and hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) proteins at postoperative 24 hours were detected by Westein blot.(7) The relative expressions of mRNA of vascular regulation related genes (ET-1/eNOS) and inflammatory factors (TNF-α and IL-6) were detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).(8)The hyaluronic acid (HA) was measured by enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA).Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as (x) ± s.Comparison among 3 groups was done using the ANOVA,and pairwise comparison was done by the LSD test.The postoperative 5-day survival curve was drawn by the KaplanMeier method,and the survival was compared using the Log-rank test.Results (1) Survival analysis:5-day survival rate in the non-congestion group,congestion group and congestion + splenectomy group were respectively 75%,10% and 55%,with a statistically significant difference among the 3 groups (x2=18.21,P <0.05).(2)Changes of PVPs and TBil:levels of PVP and TBil in the non-congestion group,congestion group and congestion + splenectomy group were respectively (15.77 ±0.67)cmH2O,(18.33 ±0.28) cmH2O,(14.87 ± 0.58) cmH2O,(1.48 ±0.10)μmol/L,(1.76±0.15) μ mol/L,(1.62 ±0.11) μmol/L at postoperative 12 hours and (13.49 ± 0.45) cmH2 O,(16.96 ± 0.82) cmH2 O,(15.69 ± 0.85) cmH2 O,(1.47 ± 0.11) μmol/L,(1.94 ± 0.07) μmol/L,(1.67 ± 0.11) μmol/L at postoperative 24 hours,showing statistically significant differences among 3 groups (F =56.53,29.01,6.81,27.85,P < 0.05).(3) Results of pathological examination:compared with noncongestion group,there were a lot of vacuolar cells with degeneration appearing in non-congestion liver tissues,severe liver cell swelling and hepatic sinus congestion in the congestion group at postoperative 24 hours.Compared with congestion group,vacuolar degeneration appearing in non-congestion liver tissues have some improvement in the congestion + splenectomy group.(4) Immunohistochemical staining:compared with non-congestion group and congestion + splenectomy group,the positive CD68 marked macrophages in the congestion group were increased at postoperative 24 hours.(5) Western blot assay:the relative expressions of Cleaved Casepase-3 and HIF-1α proteins in the non-congestion group,congestion group and congestion + splenectomy group were 0.63 ± 0.05,1.17 ± O.18,0.95 ± 0.17 and 0.63 ± 0.14,1.48 ± 0.08,1.13 ± 0.17,respectively,showing statistically significant differences among 3 groups (F =17.42,50.58,P < 0.05).(6) Results of RT-PCR:the relative expression of mRNA of ET-1/eNOS in the non-congestion group,congestion group and congestion + splenectomy group was respectively 1.01 ± 0.63,2.09 ± 0.27,0.82 ± 0.12 at postoperative 12 hours and 0.73 ± 0.17,2.16 ± 0.94,0.80 ± 0.24 at postoperative 24 hours,showing statistically significant differences among 3 groups (F =62.91,10.65,P <0.05).The relative expression of mRNA of TNF-α in the non-congestion group,congestion group and congestion + splenectomy group was respectively 0.99 ± 0.08,127.80 ± 13.15,7.34 ± 1.56 at postoperative 12 hours and 0.99 ± 0.06,116.62 ± 13.32,58.62 ± 12.12 at postoperative 24 hours,showing statistically significant differences among 3 groups (F =436.77,154.54,P < 0.05).The relative expression of mRNA of IL-6 in the non-congestion group,congestion group and congestion + splenectomy group was respectively 0.98 ±0.06,1.87 ±0.34,1.54 ±0.15 at postoperative 12 hours and 0.99 ±0.05,2.02 ±0.27,1.51 ±0.11at postoperative 24 hours,with statistically significant differences among 3 groups (F =22.08,46.71,P < 0.05).(7) Results of ELISA:the level of HA in the non-congestion group,congestion group and congestion + splenectomy group was respectively (149 ± 9) ng/L,(200 ± 19) ng/L,(174 ± 9) ng/L at postoperative 12 hours and (136 ± 16) ng/L,(202 ± 13) ng/L,(91 ± 11) ng/L at postoperative 24 hours,with statistically significant differences among 3 groups (F =19.23,34.68,P<0.05).Conclusions On the basis of extended liver resection,a wide range of liver congestion through increasing PVP causes hepatic microcirculation disorders,hypoxia,inflammation,vacuoles degeneration cells,increased cells apoptosis,aggravated damage of liver function and increased mortality of rats.Splenectomy could reduce PVP and then improve the liver tissues damage caused by liver congestion,meanwhile,increase the survival rate of rats.
3.The pathogens analysis of pneumonia children with antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Guoping CHENG ; Huadong XU ; Hongwei XU ; Yan XU ; Zaihua WANG ; Ping CAI ; Zhen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2015;38(2):93-96
Objective To investigate the intestinal pathogens in pneumonia children with antibioticassociated diarrhea (AAD).Methods The etiological data of 208 pneumonia children with AAD were analyzed retrospectively.Results The results dictated there were 46 A and/or B toxin-positive samples of Clostridium difficile(CD),and after culturing there were 122 Candida,107 Escherichia coli,42 Staphyloccocus aureus,28 Clostridiurn perfringens,21 Klebsiella oxytoca,18 Enterobacter cloacae,12 Klebsiella pneumoniae,8 Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the fecal specimens of 208 pneumonia children with AAD.Conclusions The pathogens are complicated in pneumonia children with AAD,the highest detection rate are Candida and Escherichia coli.The antibiotic use time of treatment of CD infection AAD and the hospital stay time are the longest,AAD treatment should be made according to different pathogens situation.
4.Application of hepatic image analysis system in assisting preoperative planning for liver surgery
Yongfu XIONG ; Zaihua YAN ; Zhao YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2015;31(8):1317-1320
ObjectiveTo perform preoperative planning, virtual resection, and risk assessment for patients to be treated by hepatectomy using the liver hepatic image analysis system (IQQA-Liver) and to evaluate the effect and feasibility of three-dimensional (3D) image reconstruction in assisting liver surgery planning. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 32 patients who underwent 3D imaging-assisted preoperative planning from July 2012 to July 2014. The full/residual liver volume was calculated; intrahepatic duct reconstruction was performed; the scheme and extent of surgical removal were simulated. The efficacy of reconstruction and the feasibility of surgical plan were evaluated. ResultsSurgery was completed according to the 3D imaging-assisted preoperative plan in 29 (90.63%) of the 32 patients. After operation, biliary fistula occurred in 1 case, pleural effusion in 3 cases, and ascites in 3 cases. All patients were discharged safely with a mean hospital stay of 13±4 d. ConclusionThe 3D image reconstruction of the liver contributes to individualized operation and improves the certainty of surgery though intuitive understanding of the location of the tumor and its anatomic relationship with surrounding vessels and bile ducts or virtual liver surgery.
5.The epidemiology of out-of-hospital deaths due to acute coronary events in young Beijing adults
Hao WAN ; Yan LI ; Jing LIU ; Xueqin XIE ; Zaihua WEI ; Wei WANG ; Miao WANG ; Jiayi SUN ; Lanping QIN ; Jun LIU ; Yue QI ; Dong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2012;51(4):274-278
Objectives To explore the characteristics of status and different populations of prehospital death associated with acute coronary events among young adults in Beijing.Methods Data of acute coronary events of hospitalization or death were obtained from the Hospital Discharge Information System from Beijing Public Health Information Center and Death Register System from Beijing Center for Disease Control in Beijing.The total case fatality rate of acute coronary events and proportion of prehospital coronary heart disease (CHD) death were compared upon gender,area,occupation and marital status among people aged between 25-45 years old.Results A total of 3489 cases were identified during 2007 to 2009 with acute coronary events ( male:3183,female:306),with a mean age of (40.5 ± 4.3 ) years old.The 3-years' overall mortality was 26.0%,with female's higher than male's (51.0% vs 23.6 %,P < 0.05 ) ; and it was higher in rural area than in urban areas (28.9% vs 22.9%,P <0.05).Ninety-five percent of death due to acute coronary events occurred prehospital,with the proportion of 95.2% in male and 94.2% in female. Among the people with different occupations, self-employed people had the highest rate of prehospital death.Majority of prehospital deaths (64.8% ) occurred at home.Conclusion More than 90% of deaths caused by acute coronary events among young adults aged between 25-45 years old occurred before been admitted into hospital,and the site of prehospital deaths was mainly at home.