1.Analysis of factors related to infection of intravascular indwelling catheter and preventive countermeasures
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(22):68-70
ObjectiveTo explore the factors related to infections of intravenous catheter as well as preventive measures.MethodsIn 598 cases of patients with central venous catheterization,indwelling time,location,bacteriology were monitored among 130 patients with suspected venous catheter infection.ResultsIndwelling catheter lasts for 3 days at least,70 days at most.For 77 out of toual cases,microbiology culture of catheter tip and blood culture were positive,accounting for 12.88%.Detected pathogens were 151 in total.Gram-negative bacteria were 48(31.79%),gram-positive bacteria were 78(50.65%),fungal were 25 (16.56%).Among these,the most common pathogens were Staphylococcus epidermidis,Staphylococcus aureus,Candida and Acinetobacter,most of the bacteria had a high degree of drug resistance.The choice of position:infection rate of subclavian vein and basilic vein was lower than that of the superclavian vein and internal jugular vein,infection rate of catheterization time ≤ 13d was lower than that of ≥ 14d.ConclusionsThe choice of subclavian vein and basilic vein,standardization of puncture technical,strict catheter care,shortening of catheterization time and improvement of the general condition of patients can reduce catheter-reiated infections.The rational use of antibiotics is a critical measure to reduce vascular catheter infections of patients.
2.Study on the relationship between the color of the lip-around skin and facial edge skin with the spleen-stomach symptoms
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2012;34(4):292-294
Objective To study the diagnostic significance of the gray degree of lip-around and facial edge skin on the spleen-stomach symptoms.Methods With the International ColorCheck,160 cases of facial digital images were got from physical examination groups.The gray degree of the upper and lower lip-around and facial edge skin were judged.Questionnaires of spleen-stomach symptoms were also collected from the people.Results Logistic results showed that the dark upper lip-around skin were closely related with dry mouth,stomach pain,etc; the dark lower lip-around skin were closely related with hiccups,etc; the dark facial edge skin were closely related with bloating- afternoon,bad-breath,vomiting,cool-stomach,the thick white fur and so on.Conclusion The gray degree of lip-around and facial edge skin implied the status of the spleen and stomach function,which could be used as diagnostic indicators for spleen and stomach symptoms.
3.The Clinical Value of Measurement of Normal Fetal Aortic Isthmus Systolic Index with Prenatal Ultrasound
Journal of China Medical University 2015;(6):516-519
Objective To obtain the fatal aortic isthmic systolic index(ISI)with prenatal ultrasound,and to establish reference ranges for normal live fatal aortic isthmic systolic index(ISI). Methods A total of 251 normal fetuses at 18?37 gestation weeks were collected and underwent Dop?pler ultrasound examination to obtain the fatal aortic isthmus waveforms. Peak systolic velocity(PSV)and systolic nadir(NS)were measured on the waveforms. ISI was derived from the ratio NS/PSV,and its relationship with gestational weeks was analyzed. Results ISI value was between 0.19 and 0.21,from 18 to 24 gestational weeks. As the gestational weeks increasing,PSV increased;however,NS decreased gradually. At about 28 weeks,a brief end?systolic deceleration wave was observed on the aortic isthmus waveforms,and this trend led to ISI towards a mean value of zero at about 30 weeks. At the end of pregnancy,ISI was about-0.33. The curve equations were established regarding the gestational age as the independent variable X,PSV,NS and ISI as the dependent variable Y respectively. Y∧=-69.116+9.542X-0.139X2,R2=0.96,P<0.001;Y∧=-99.881+10.331X-0.232X2,R2=0.99,P<0.001;Y∧=-0.671+0.086X-0.02X2,R2=0.99,P<0.001. Conclusion Prenatal ultrasound can measure the fetal aortic isthmic systolic index,which is helpful in the diagnosis of fetal cardiovascular anomalies and evaluation of fetal intrauterine status.
4.Clinical Study on Treatment of Elderly Herpes Zoster with Moxibustion on Heat-sensitive Acupoints Combined with Erwei Badu Powder
Dan WANG ; Yu LIANG ; Limei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(4):33-36
Objective To study the curative effect and mechanism of moxibustion on heat-sensitive acupoints combined with Erwei Badu Powder in the treatment of elderly herpes zoster (HZ) with type of stagnant heat of liver channel. Methods Sixty-five patients with HZ were randomly divided into treatment group (35 cases) and control group (30 cases). Two groups were orally given Longdan Xiegan Decoction and aciclovir conventionally, the treatment group was given moxibustion additionally on heat-sensitive acupoints combined with Erwei Badu Powder, and the control group was only given external application of Erwei Badu Powder for 10 days. The symptom scores, levels of T lymphocyte subsets and serum interleukin-2 (IL-2) were observed before and after treatment, the curative effect was evaluated, and PHN was followed up. Results The effective rate was 85.71%(30/35) in the treatment group and 66.67%(20/30) in the control group. The curative effect of treatment group surpassed the control group (P<0.05). Incidence of PHN was lower (P<0.01). The levels of CD4, CD4/CD8, and IL-2 increased and the level of CD8 decreased significantly in two groups compared with those before treatment (P<0.05). All indexes were better in the treatment group than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The curative effect of moxibustion on heat-sensitive acupoints combined with Erwei Badu Powder in treatment of elderly HZ is better than that of Erwei Badu Powder only, particularly in reducing the occurrence of PHN, improving neuralgia and insomnia. The mechanism may be related to increasing levels of CD4, CD4/CD8 and IL-2, and improvement of body’s cell-mediated immunity.
5.Effects of nutritional intervention on the incidence of malnutrition in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Limei HUA ; Jianhong QIU ; Yunshuang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2014;22(4):200-203
Objective To evaluate the effects of nutritional intervention on the incidence of malnutrition in patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD).Methods Totally 196 patients on MHD were randomly assigned to nutritional intervention group (n =98) and control group (n =98).Nutritional intervention or free diet were given in these two groups.The incidence of malnutrition in these two groups was recoded.Results The baseline age,biochemical indicators,and incidence of malnutrition were matched in these two groups (P >0.05).After 6 months,although the number of the patients with malnutrition [35.7% (35/98)] was slightly increased in the intervention group,it showed no significant difference when compared with the baseline level [33.7% (33/98),P >0.05].In the control group,however,the incidence of malnutrition [59.2% (58/98)] significantly increased (P <0.05).The incidence of malnutrition was significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Nutritional intervention can lower the incidence of malnutrition in patients on MHD.
6.Performance verification of chemiluminesent micropaticle immunoassay for 6-indicator sex hormones
Limei LUO ; Bin ZHANG ; Gang CHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(9):1214-1216,1219
Objective To verify and evaluate the methodological performance of chemiluminesent micropaticle immunoassay(CMIA) in the ARCHITECT i2000SR analyzer for detecting estradiol(E2),progesterone(Prog),luteinizing hormone(LH),follicle stimulating hormone(FSH),prolactin(PRL) and testosterone(Tes).Methods The precision,accuracy,linearity range,reference interval and low detection limit in the 6-indicator sex hormones detection were verified according to the CLSI related documents.The results were compared with the performance indicators or acceptable quality target claimed by the manufacturer.Results The within-run imprecision of 6-indicator sex hormones was ≤2.62%,the total imprecision was ≤3.17%.Accuracy was within ±9.41%.The slope(a) within linearity was 1.00 ±0.05,and the correlation coefficient(r2) was >0.995.The coincidence rate of reference interval was ≥90%.The low detection limits were less than the indicator claimed by the manufacturer.Conclusion The methodological performance of 6-indicator sex hormones detected by the ARCHITECT i2000SR analyzer is satisfactory,reliable in detection results and suitable for clinical needs.
7.The Training of the Medical Students' Scientific Research Ability in the Designed Experiment
Limei ZHOU ; Xinmin CHEN ; Min LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(12):-
The designed experiment of nutrition survey is set up in the medical teaching in order to make the medical students realize the seriousness and the creativity of the scientific research and to improve their interest and ability of the scientific research.
8.Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand and tumor immunity
Limei YU ; Daixiong CHEN ; Qixin ZHOU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(06):-
Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily.It is extensively expressed on different tissues and cells. TRAIL can initiate singnaling through binding to TRAIL receptors. TRAIL selectively induces apoptosis of a variety of tumor cells, but has less toxition or no damage to most normal cells. TRAIL treatment in combination with chemotherapy drugs and cytokines can induces apoptosis of tumor cells. But a tumor emerges immune escape or immune privilege by expressing TRAIL on itself. The action of TRAIL is influenced by NF-?B or type and amount of TRAIL receptors on target cell.
9.Determination of Berberine Hydrochloride in Shaoyao Decoction by HPLC
Lin CHEN ; Limei LIU ; Ruihai WANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(03):-
Objective To determine the content of berberine hydrochloride in Shaoyao decoction. Methods HPLC was performed on an Agilent XDB C18 column by using acetonitrile-0.05 mol/L potassium dihydrogen phosphate-triethylamine (30∶70∶0.14) as mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min, the column temperature was 25 ℃ and the UV detection wavelength was 345 nm. Results Berberine hydrochloride showed a good linearity redationship in the range of 0.07~1.40 ?g. The average recovery was 98.63% (n=6, RSD=1.21%). The average content was 1.55%. Conclusion The method is simple and accurate, with good repeatability, and can be used for the quality control of Shaoyao decoction.
10.Study on Inclusion Technology for Volatile Oil of Pogostemon Cablin
Ruihai WANG ; Limei LIU ; Lin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(10):-
Objective To optimize extraction technology for volatile oil of Pogostemon cablin in the second traditional veterinary drugs anti-stress granule.Methods The single factor was used to investigate the concentration and amount of the ethanol before inclusion of volatile oil.The L9(34) orthogonal design was used to optimize the factors in the process of inclusion.Results The optimal of technology method was that volatile oil was dissolved with 95% EtOH by 1:20(mL/mL),the ratio of oil and ?-CD was 1:8,?-CD was prepared the concentration of 10%,ultrasound pool was at 40 ℃,2.0 h.Conclusion The optimized process is stable and adjustable quality.