Objective To compare the anesthetic effect of interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator or conventional paresthesia in elderly patients with upper extremity surgery.Methods Sixty cases of ASA grade Ⅱ-Ⅲ elderly patients with upper extremity surgery were divided into two groups by random number table.Nerve stimulator group (30 cases) received interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator.Paresthesia group (30 cases) received interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by conventional paresthesia.Both groups used the same local anesthetic:0.375％ ropivacaine,the dosage was 0.4 ml/kg.Anesthetic dose between interscalene and axillary in two groups in half.The operating time,block onset time,duration of analgesia,anesthetic effect [used by visual analogue scale (VAS) scores] and adverse reaction in two groups were observed and recorded.Results The operating time and block onset time in nerve stimulator group were significantly shorter than those in paresthesia group[(5.2 ± 1.7) min vs.(8.6 ± 2.2) min and (19.4 ± 3.2) min vs.(29.0 ± 3.9) min],VAS scores was lower than that in paresthesia group [(0.7 ± 0.4) scores vs.(2.3 ± 0.8) scores],there were significant differences (P ＜ 0.01).There was no significant difference in duration of analgesia between two groups [(12.4 ± 3.6) h vs.(13.1 ± 3.8) h,P ＞0.05].Nerve stimulator group without adverse reactions.Paresthesia group had 5 cases of adverse reactions,including local hematoma in 2 cases,laryngeal recurrent nerve paralysis in 1 case,horner syndrome in 2 cases.Conclusion Interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator in elderly patients is accurate positioning,high success rate,good anaesthesia effect,less adverse reaction,and worth promoting in clinical.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of using single lumen tube intubation technique in bronchial intubation with Robertshaw double-lumen tube .Methods 80 patients with ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ level who need to accept bronchial intubation were ran-domly divided into two groups .Group A(n=40) accepted bronchial intubation using single lumen tube intubation technique .Group B(n=40) accepted bronchial intubation using traditional intubation technique .The single success rates and intubation complication rates were observed .Results The single success rates of group A was obviously higher than group B (P< 0 .05) ,the intubation complication rates of group A was lower than group B ,but with no statistical significance(P>0 .05) .Conclusion The single suc-cess rates of single lumen tube intubation technique in bronchial intubation with Robertshaw double-lumen tube is higher than tradi-tional intubation technique ,at the same time ,the complication rate of intubation is low ,safe and feasible .

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of orotracheal intubation with video intubationscope and visual laryngoscope in obese patients. Methods 60 ASA I or II obese patients, BMI >30 kg/m2, aged 22 ~ 60 years, underwent elective surgery requiring orotracheal intubation were randomly divided into two groups: the video intubationscope group (Group V) and the visual laryngoscope group (group K), 30 cases in each. Cormark-Lehane grade (C-L classification), tracheal intubation time, total intubation attempts, success rate of tracheal intubation and complications of tracheal intubation were recorded. Results Good glottic exposure view (C-L classification) was achieved in the two groups (P > 0.05), there were no significant difference in tracheal intubation time, the total success rate and the one-time success rate of tracheal intubation between the V and K groups [(24.4 ± 11.6) s vs (22.3 ± 13.2) s, 100.0% vs 100.0%, 90.0% vs 86.7%] (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the complications of tracheal intubation between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Video intubationscope and visual laryngoscope are suitable for tracheal intubation in obese patients, and has an advantage of good glottis exposure view, rapid intubation, great successful rate and few complications.

Objective To investigate the postoperative epidural analgesia and adverse reactions in total abdominal hysterectomy with dezocine and ropivacaine.Methods Sixty elective transabdominal hysterectomy patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Ⅰ-Ⅱ grade were randomly divided into two groups,dezocine group and morphine group,there were 30 cases in each group.Dezocine group:dezocine (6 mg) + 0.75％ ropivacaine hydrochloride(20 ml) + saline dilution,diluted to 100 ml.Morphine group:morphine(6 mg) + 0.75 ％ hydrochloride ropivacaine (20 ml) + saline dilution,diluted to 100 ml,for postoperative epidural analgesia.Both two groups were adopted in LCP mode with a loading dose:dezocine group,dezocine(2 mg) +saline dilution,diluted to 5 ml; morphine group,morphine (2 mg) + saline dilution,diluted to 5 ml.Continuous infusion of 2 ml/h,a bolus dose of 2 ml,and a lockout interval of 15 min.The analgesia duration was 48 h.Visual analogue scales (VAS) evaluation was employed to assess the analgesic effect,and the postoperative epidural analgesia adverse reaction were also recorded.Results The analgesic effect was both satisfied in the two groups.Comparing the VAS scores postoperative at different time point (4 h,8 h,12 h,24 h,36 h,48 h),dezocine group(2.7 ± 0.4,2.5 ± 0.6,2.2 ± 0.5,1.5 ± 0.5,1.3 ± 0.5,1.1 ± 0.3) were slightly lower than morphine group (2.8 ± 0.5,2.6 ± 0.7,2.3 ± 0.6,1.6 ± 0.7,1.5 ± 0.6,1.2 ± 0.4),but the difference was not significant (within the group:F =2414.96,P ＜ 0.01 ; between the group:F =0.63,P ＞ 0.05 ; interactive:F =2.42,P ＞0.05).Comparison of VAS scores at different time points after operation in two groups,the difference was not statistically significant; And within the group,there was not,the difference was not significant at the time point at 12,24,36,48 h compare to postoperative at 4 h (P ＜ 0.01).the Adverse reaction like nausea and vomiting,skin itching occur rate is lower in dezocine group (3.3 ％ (1/30),0 (0/30)) than that of in morphine group(26.7％ (8/30),20.0％ (6/30)),and there were signficant differences between the two groups (P =0.026,0.024,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Dezocine composed with ropivacaine is safe and effective,and with few adverse reactions in total abdominal hysterectomy postoperative epidural analgesia,it is worth of widely use in clinical.

ObjectiveTo investigate the feasibility and safety of Proseal-laryngeal mask airway(PLMA) for anesthesia in endoscopic thyroidectomy.MethodsForty ASA class Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients underwent endoscopic thyroidectomy via breast approach were randomly divided into laryngeal mask venting group( Group P,n =20) and endotracheal tube venting group( Group T,n =20).Both groups were used the same anesthesia induction,maintenance and breathing parameter adjustment.The HR and MAP in both groups were recorded respectively before intubation,while intubation,2 min after intubation,before and after head back out center position,before extubation and 2 min after exbutation.The adverse effects of respiratory tract were recorded respectively.ResultsThere were no significant changes in HR and MAP in Group P before and after intubation,as well as before and after extubation( all P ＞ 0.05 ) ;In Group T,the HR and MAP while intubation,2 min after intubation are higher than that before intubation (all P ＞ 0.05).The HR and MAP in Group T,2 min after exbutation are higher than before extubation(all P ＞ 0.05 ).The incidence rate of sore throat and hoarse postoperatively were lower in Group P than in Group T( all P ＞ 0.05 ).ConclusionPLMA could be safely and effectively used in the anesthesia of endoscopic thyroidectomy.

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of the video intubationscope and Macintosh direct laryngoscope in simulated cervical spine immobilization. Methods Sixty patients, ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ , between 19 and 68 years old, underwent general anesthesia requiring oro-tracheal intubation, were randomly assigned to undergo intubation using video intubationscope (group V) or Macintosh direct laryngoscope (group M), 30 cases in each. Each patient was provided mannal in-line axial stabilization of the head and neck by an experienced assistant. The following data were recorded and analyzed: glottic exposure time, Cormark-Lehane grade (C-L classification), tracheal intubation time, total intubation attempts, manoeuvre needed to aid tracheal intubation, failure for tracheal intubation, one-time success rate of tracheal intubation and total success rate of tracheal intubation, mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) before induction of anesthesia, before intubation, at glottic exposure, at intubation, 1 and 3 min after intubation, and complications. Results Compared with group M, better glottic exposure view (C-L classification) was achieved in group V (P < 0.05), and the tracheal intubation time was shorter (P <0.05), but the glottic exposure time was longer (P < 0.05). More assistance was need and the intubation failure and complication rate was higher in group M (P < 0.05). Compared with T1, MAP in group M were significantly increased at T2~T5 (P < 0.05), MAP in group V were no significantly changed at T2 (P > 0.05) and were significantly increased at T3~T5 (P < 0.05); compared with group M, MAP at T2~T4 in group V were significantly lower (P < 0.05). Compared with T1, HR in group V were no significantly changed at T2~T5, HR in group M were significantly increased at T2~T4 (P < 0.05), and significantly higher than that in group V at the same time point (P < 0.05). Conclusion Compared with Macintosh direct laryngoscopy in patients with cervical spine immobilization, Video intubationscope could provide better view of glottic exposure, decrease the difficulty of intubation and increase the success rate of intubation, have less complications and influence on patient’s hemodynamics.

Objective To investigate the feasibility of Narcotrend-guided application of small dose of dexmedetomidine ( DEX) for sedation during combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for elderly patients. Methods Fifty cases of ASA II or Ⅲelderly patients were randomly divided into treatment group and control group (25 patients of each group). After combined spinal-epidural anesthesia, both groups received continuous intravenous infusion of DEX, at 0. 4 μg·kg-1 in 10 min, and then the rate was lowered to 0. 4 μg·kg-1 per hour. For the treatment group, infusion rate was adjusted to reach a Narcotrend Index (NTI) of 75-85, and for the control group, infusion rate was adjusted to reach an OAA/S score of level 3-4. MAP, HR, RR, SpO2 , NTI and OAA/S score were recorded at the beginning of DEX treatment ( t0 ) , 10 min ( t1 ) , 20 min ( t2 ) , 30 min ( t3 ) , and 60 min ( t4 ) after the beginning of DEX treatment, and at the end of surgery ( t5 ) . The incidence rates of adverse events including bradycardia, hypotension, low oxygenation, and respiratory depression were also recorded. The patients were followed up until 24 h after surgery to record loss of memory about the surgical events. Results In comparison with t0 , NTI and MAP of both groups significantly decreased at t1-t5(P<0. 01). Comparison between the two groups showed no difference in MAP at each time point, and NTI of treatment group was higher than that of control group at t2-t5(P<0. 05). In comparison with t0, OAA/S of both groups significantly decreased at t1-t5(for t1, P<0. 05;for t2-t5, P<0. 01). Comparison between the two groups showed no difference in OAA/S at each time point (P>0. 05). Follow-up at 24 h after surgery observed total amnesia in 72. 0% of DEX group patients and in 76. 0% of the control group, without significant difference (P>0. 05). Conclusion Sedating elderly patients undergoing spinal-epidural anesthesia with DEX under the guidance of Narcotrend is safe and feasible, and the patients can be sedated properly.

Objective To evaluate the effect of single operation video intubationscope assisted by disposable mouthpiece in orotracheal intubation. Methods 100 patients undergoing general anesthesia were randomly divided into two groups with 50 cases in each: mouthpiece group (group M): single operation video intubationscope assisted by disposable mouthpiece in orotracheal intubation was performed; control group (group C): Video intubationscope oral intubation assisted by helper were applied. The BP, MAP, HR and SpO2 in the two groups were recorded during intubation. The success rate of intubation, duration of glottis exposure, duration of intubation and complications were recorded. Results Oral-tracheal intubation with video intubationscope were successfully completed for all 100 pa-tients, SpO2 during intubation in two groups was maintained above 95.0%, there was no significant hemodynamic changes in two groups. There were no significant difference in the one-time success rate of intubation, duration of glottis exposure and duration of intubation between group M and group C [92.0%vs 88.0%, (13.0 ±7.0) vs (14.0 ±8.0), (20.0 ± 10.0) vs (21.0 ± 11.0), > 0.05]. No significant complications were reported. Conclusion Compared with video intubationscope oral intubation assisted by helper, single operation video intubationscope assisted by dis-posable mouthpiece in orotracheal intubation also is feasible and effective without needing assistant, it is a simple and convenient technology worthy of application.