1.Influence of nursing intervention on cognition level for pressure sores and psychological state among accompany family members of patients with cerebral injury
Wei XIA ; Dongmei MU ; Rongrong YU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(27):55-56
Objective To survey the influence of nursing intervention on cognition level for pressure sores and psychological state among accompany family members of patients with cerebral injury. Methods 123 accompany family members of patients with cerebral injury were selected and took part in the investigation about cognition level for pressure sores, besides, SDS and SAS were also adopted to evaluate their psychological state. Later nursing intervention was given to increase their cognition level for pressure sores, then another evaluation was carried out. Results before and after the intervention were compared. Results The accompany family members lacked knowledge of pressure sore, showed serious anxiety and depression for nursing pressure sore before intervention. But their cognition level for pressure sore improved and anxiety and depression lightened after intervention. Conclusions Nursing intervention is effective to alleviate cognition level for pressure sore and psychological state among accompany family members of patients with cerebral injury, which is worthy of clinical application.
2.Two-dimensional strain in evaluating regional myocardial function after percutaneous coronary intervention
Dongmei HUANG ; Daozi XIA ; Yuhong ZHANG ; Guangsen LI ; Hongyan CUI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2011;08(5):390-393
ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics of left ventricular myocardial function after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with angina pectoris of single-vessel and.multiple-vessel coronary artery disease with two-dimensional strain (2DS).MethodsTotally 63 patients with angina pectoris were divided to single-vessel coronary artery group (n=33) and multiple-vessel coronary artery group (n= 30) based on coronary angiography,and 30 healthy volunteers were enrolled as control group.The two-dimensional images were obtained before and 3 months after PCI,and two-dimensional radial strain was analyzed on GE Echo PAC system.Peak radial strain values of left ventricular basal plane,papillary muscle plane and apical plane during systole were measured.ResultsCompared to control group,left ventricular peak systolic radial strain values decreased in many segments in patients with single-vessel coronary artery group and multiple-vessel coronary artery group before and 3 months after PCI (P<0.05).Totally 136 and 158 left ventricular ischemic segments attained to normal 3 months after PCI in single-vessel coronary artery group (136/185,73.51%) and multiplevessel coronary artery group (158/292,54.11%),respectively (P<0.01).ConclusionThe improvements of peak systolic radial strain are significantly different between angina pectoris patients with single-vessel and multiple-vessels coronary artery disease after PCI.
3.Evaluation of Different Patterns for Left Ventricular Configuration on Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients With Primary Hypertension by Two-dimensional Strain Echocardiography
Dongmei HUANG ; Hongyan CUI ; Daozi XIA ; Yuhong ZHANG ; Guangsen LI
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(8):768-771
Objective: To evaluate different patterns for left ventricular configuration on ventricular systolic function in patients with primary hypertension by two-dimensional strain (2DS) echocardiography. Methods: Our research included in 2 groups: Control group,n=40 healthy volunteers, Primary hypertension group,n=70, based on left ventricular mass index, the patients were further divided into 2 subgroups as Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) subgroup, n=32 and Non-left ventricular hypertrophy (NLVH) subgroup,n=38. The peaks of systolic longitude strain (SSL) for left ventricular apical layers of subendocardium, midmyocardium and epicardium were compared among different groups. Results:①In Control group and LVH, NLVH subgroups, SSL in different myocardium layers were kept in gradient features as subendocardium > midmyocardium > epicardium.②Compared with Control group, NLVH and LVH subgroups showed decreased SSL of subendocardium, as in apical four chamber level: (-24.11 ± 3.52) % and (-22.78 ± 4.11) % vs (-27.49 ± 2.95) %, in apical two chamber level: (-22.79 ± 5.20) % and (-21.92 ± 4.88) % vs (-27.95 ± 3.13) %, and in apical long-axis level: (-20.07 ± 3.43)%and (-21.34 ± 3.64%)% vs (-27.24 ± 3.05) %, allP<0.05; while SSL in midmyocardium and epicardium were similar,P>0.05.③Compared with NLVH subgroup, LVH subgroup presented decreased SSL of long-axis, in midmyocardium (-17.77 ± 4.35) % vs (-21.73 ± 3.97) % and in epicardium (-14.25 ± 3.78) % vs (-18.27 ± 2.96) %, allP<0.05. The pearson correlation coefifcient calculated by 2 physicians at 2 different times showed that SSL of subendocardium wasr=0.876, of midmyocardium was r=0.838 and of epicardium was r=0.823, allP<0.05. Conclusion: 2DS may quantitatively evaluate the layered myocardial strain of left ventricle, it provided a non-invasive examination for early diagnosing and estimating the heart involvement with severity in patients of primary hypertension.
4.Changes of Oscillatory Potentials of Electroretinogram after Methanol Intoxication in Rats
Dongmei LIU ; Shu ZHOU ; Jiemin CHEN ; Shuya PENG ; Wentao XIA
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2014;(3):178-180
Objective To study the characters of oscillatory potentials (OPs) of electroretinogram (ERG) after methanol intoxication in rats. Method The SD rat models of methanol intoxication were established and divided into control group, 3-day intoxication group, 7-day intoxication group. The changes of OPs of ERG were recorded in a dark room. Results The total amplitudes of 3-day and 7-day intoxication groups decreased approximately 50% compared with that of the control group, while the schedule de-layed approximately 16% and 61%, respectively. Conclusion The characters of methanol intoxication in rats included delay in schedule and decline in the total amplitude of OPs.
5.Expression and Mechanism of αB-crystallin in Retina and Extraocular Tissues and Organs
Dongmei LIU ; Shu ZHOU ; Jiemin CHEN ; Shuya PENG ; Wentao XIA
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2014;(6):470-473
αB-crystallin is the structural protein of vertebrate lens, w hich is w idely expressed in non-lens tissue. As one of the heat shock protein fam ily m em bers,αB-crystallin possesses biological proper-ties of m olecular chaperones and anti-apoptotic effects. Multi-factor injuries, such as retinopathy, inflam-m ation and nervous system diseases, have a closely relationship w ith αB-crystallin. T his paper review s the research progress of the expression and m echanism ofαB-crystallin in retina and extraocular tissues and organs.
6.Distribution of Formic Acid after Methanol Intoxication in Rats
Dongmei LIU ; Shu ZHOU ; Jiemin CHEN ; Wentao XIA
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2015;(6):450-453
Objective To investigate concentration and distribution in blood and tissues of form icacid after m ethanol intoxication in rats. Methods The Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into groups for con-trol group and 3-day and 7-day intoxication treatm ent groups. The experim ental groups were adm inis-tered m ethanol by gavage with the initial dose of 8 m L/kg and followed with 4 m L/kg supplem ental dose 24 h later. After 3 days and 7 days later, rats were killed by decapitation. Then sam ples of cardiac blood, liver, kidney, brain, heart and stom ach of each group were collected. Form icacid concentrations were detected by high perform ance liquid chrom atography. Results Form icacid concentrations in tissues were higher than in blood. Com pared with 3-day intoxication group, there was an increase form icacid of concentration in brain and stom ach in 7-day intoxication group, while a decrease in liver and kidney (P<0.05). Conclusion H igh perform ance liquid chrom atography could be used to accurately detect form icacid. As the m etabolite of m ethanol, form icacid accum ulates in rat blood and tissues after intoxication and the concentrations in organs and tissues are obviously higher than in blood.
7.The value of cerebrospinal fluid lactic acid and beta-2-microglobulin in the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis
Na ZHAO ; Dongmei LI ; Hengpeng HE ; Xia ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(31):48-50
Objective To explore the significance of cerebrospinal fluid lactic acid (LA) and beta2-microglobulin (β2-MG) on the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis,and study their values compared with white blood cell (WBC) or protein in cerebrospinal fluid.Methods Thirty patients with bacterial meningitis were selected as bacterial meningitis group,and 30 surgical patients requiring spinal anesthesia were as control group.The level of cerebrospinal fluid LA was detected by Vitros950 automatic analyzer,and the level of cerebrospinal fluid β2-MG was detected by automatic AIA1800 enzyme immune analyzer.SPSS 13.0 and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC curve) was used to analyze the data.Results The cerebrospinal fluid LA level in bacterial meningitis group was 1.53 (0.50) mmol/L,in control group was 1.11 (0.34) mmol/L,and there was statistical difference (P < 0.05).The cerebrospinal fluid β 2-MG level in bacterial meningitis group was 2.61 (1.00) mg/L,in control group was 0.83 (0.45) mg/L,and there was statistical difference (P < 0.01).For bacterial meningitis diagnosis,the areas under the ROC curve of cerebrospinal fluid WBC,protein,LA and β2-MG were 0.760,0.936,0.705 and 0.960.The best boundary value of LA in bacterial meningitis diagnosis was 1.78 mmol/L with a sensitivity of 68.0% and specificity of 88.9%.The best boundary value of β2-MG in bacterial meningitis diagnosis was 1.756 mg/L,with a sensitivity of 92.0% and specificity of 99.4%.Conclusions Both cerebrospinal fluid LA and β 2-MG is valuable in the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.But for the diagnostic value,cerebrospinal fluid LA is not as good as WBC or protein in cerebrospinal fluid,but β2-MG is better than them.It has high sensitivity and specificity.
8."Hypothesis Evaluation and Testing:""Scientific Tests, Pre-Mortem and Post-Mortem Evaluation"", Leading Chinese Medicine Hypothesis into the Scientific Hypothesis---Series of Studies on the Modern Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 2-Ⅳ)"
Mingqi QIAO ; Dongmei GAO ; Sheng WEI ; Xiaoru WANG ; Xia LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(11):2286-2295
Around the core issue how to evaluate and test hypothesis, starting from the concept of hypothesis and scientific hypothesis, learning form recent progress and understanding at home and abroad, we have analyzed the type of scientific hypothesis, test methods and pre-mortem and post-mortem evaluation criteria in depth, established scientific vision and discipline ruler, explored the awareness level of the Chinese medicine hypothesis, pointed out the problems and gaps. Whereby, we have analyzed and demonstrated brain regulating five internal organs concept of wholism scientific hypothesis, and proven it belongs to the scientific hypothesis. We were confident that these works mentioned above would lead the theoretical reform changing Chinese medicine hypothesis from traditional description to the nature clarification.
9.Nosocomial Infections of General Hospital Inpatients:A Clinical Investigation and Analysis from 2003 to 2007
Jianyong ZHANG ; Xia CUI ; Dongmei DAI ; Li JIN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(17):-
OBJECTIVE To promote the direction,administration and surveillance of nosocomial infection control in general hospital,and to prevent the onset of nosocomial infection and reduce its rate.METHODS Retrospective study was taken based on the data of 95193 cases from Jan 2003 to Jan 2007.RESULTS Nosocomial infection happened in 5024 patients and in 5545 cases-times out of 95193 cases,and the rate was 5.28% and 5.83%,respectively.Infection rate(8.49%)in internal medicine were the highest.The main infection site was lower and upper respiratory tract(the constituent ratio 30.66% and 23.20% respectively).CONCLUSIONS Diminishing or avoiding invasive process,using antibacterial drug rationally,promoting the surveillance of the key department and key patients are very important to control nosocomial infection.
10.Clinical characteristics and therapy of 10 Nocardia infection cases
Yuchao XIA ; Xuan YANG ; Lifang BAN ; Liucun SONG ; Dongmei RAN
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(5):453-457
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics and therapy of Nocardia infection, and provide reference for clinical practice.Methods Patients with positive specimen culture of Nocardia from May 2014 to June 2016 were surveyed retrospectively, the body status, clinical features, therapeutic regimen, and prognosis were analyzed.Results A total of 10 cases of Nocardia infection were surveyed, there were 7 males and 3 females;average age was (49.90+13.75) years old.Nocardia infection occurred mostly in population with impaired immune status or underlying diseases, the main infection site was lung, compound sulfamethoxazole was the first choice drug for treatment of infection, amikacin, imipenem/cilastatin and so on were alternative choice according to disease condition, 8 patients all improved after therapy.Conclusion The diagnosis made on the basis of microbiological examination, imaging, and pathological examination, combined with comprehensive judgment according to risk factors of Nocardia infection, patient can be treated timely and rationally, and the prognosis is better.