Objective:To observe the effects of 0.4 μg/(kg·h)dose of dexmedetomidine on intra-operative wake-up test in children patients undergoing scoliosis surgery.Methods:Sixty patients for pos-terior scoliosis correction (ASA Ⅰ -Ⅱ,aged 5 -16 years)from March 2013 to April 2015 were en-rolled in this prospective,double-blinded,randomized,placebo-controlled study,The patients were ran-domly classified into two groups to receive dexmedetomidine (group RD,n =30)or saline solution (group R,n =30).In group RD,dexmedetomidine [0.4 μg/(kg·h)]was administered after tracheal intubation,while the equal volume saline solution was given instead in group R.Anesthesia was induced with midazolam,propofol,sufentanyl and cisatracurium,and anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane inhalation and a continuous intravenous infusion of remifentanil in the both groups.BIS(bispectral index, BIS)value was maintained at 40 -60,and mean arterial pressure (MAP)was maintained at ≥ 60 mm-Hg before the wake-up test.When the wake-up test was performed,immediately the dexmedetomidine and remifentanil infusion were stopped,and the end-tidal concentration of sevoflurane was adjusted to 0. Mean arterial pressure,and heart rate (HR)were recorded before anesthesia and at 5-minute intervals during the wake-up test.The wake-up test time,arousal quality and sedation scores were recorded also. In addition,the data were also gathered on the dosage of ephedrine and atropine were used,as well as the intraoperative awareness in the patients who were followed up on the first day after the operation.Re-sults:There were no differences between group RD and group R with regard to HR and MAP at getting into the operation room (t =-1.460,P =0.150; t =-1.015,P =0.315 ).In group RD,no evi-dence was found for a difference in HR and MAP at awakening up versus at getting into the operation room (t =0.974,P =0.340;t =-1.449,P =0.161),while in group R,an increase in HR and MAP occurred at awakening versus at getting into the operation room (t =-2.106,P =0.044;t =-2.352, P =0.026).There were no significant differences in sedation scores and wake-up test time between the two groups(t =1.986,P =0.052;t =0.392,P =0.697).The wake-up test quality was significantly bet-ter in group RD than in group R (t =-2.098,P =0.041).HR in group RD was significantly lower than that in group R at any time point during the wake-up test (P <0.05).Four patients had awareness oc-currence during the operation in group R,and no awareness occurrence in group RD.Conclusion:Dexmedetomidine,when administered at a rate of 0.4 μg/(kg·h)as an adjuvant of sevoflurane inhala-tional anesthesia,could improve the wake-up test quality,and maintain hemodynamic stability during scoliosis surgery.

Objective To investigate the use of the minimizing picture archiving and communication system (mini PACS) in practical work and to realize the advent of filmless radiology Methods A PC based ethernet was set up The medical imaging equipments including CT, MR, digital fluoroscopy, DSA, and a laser camera were combined with the ethernet, and the digital imaging network (DIN) was integrated with the medical diagnostic imaging system (MDIS) In this way, the radiology information system (RIS) was established Through one of the PC workstations with a double network card, this RIS was connected to the hospital information system (HIS) Results The mini PACS has been repeatedly used for more than 2 years The system in Radiology department has been established and improved With the present digital imaging system, such functions as the acquiring, storing, transmitting, printing, and browsing of digital images have been put into practice, all in accordance with the manners of the digital imaging communication in medicine 3 0 (DICOM 3 0) Digital imaging and diagnostic reports were managed through Microsoft Access database Images may be kept on line in different kinds of equipment for 3-6 months All images have been recorded on CD R disks, so as to be kept off line permanently So far, over 32 700 reports have been stored in the database From mini PACS HIS terminals images and diagnostic information may be acquired on a limited scale Conclusion mini PACS needs only a low cost of investment and operation Its maintenance is simple and its performance is efficient The main functions of the PACS can mostly be achieved There lies a bright prospect for its use in small and medium hospitals

Objective To provide basis of preventing and treating complications by monitoring plasma colloid osmotic pressure and blood clotting function during anesthesia of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).Methods 30 patients with upper urinary calculus were equally and randomly divided into two groups according to the different anesthesia method. In General anesthesia group, Midazolam 0. 1 mg/kg、diprivan 1.5mg/kg、Vecuronium bromide 0. 15mg/kg、fentanyl 4μg/kg were used to guide and forane 1 ～ 1.3MAC were used to keep inhalation anesthesia. In lumbar-epidural anesthesia group T12～12 or T12 ～ L1 epidural anesthesia with 0.75% ropivacaine 8 ～ 10 ml and L2～4 lumbar anesthesia with bupivacaine 10mg were used. Plasma colloid osnotic pressure, central venous pressure and TEG were detected at the beginning and at the end of operation and fluid consumption were compared between the two groups. Results There was no obvious difference between the two groups. In both groups ,COP was obviously reduced and CVP was improved after the operation which significantly different with those pre-operation ( all P <0. 01 ). R value reduced significantly(P <0. 05). There were 10 patients complicated with chilling, unconffortability,or anxiety. Conclusion During anesthesia of percutaneous nephrolithotomy, with operation time going on, COP reduced obviously, which increased the risk of heart failure, pulmonary edema, etc. but had no effect on blood clotting.

OBJECTIVETo determine the composition, structure, trace elements and thermal stability of Tibetan medicine Nanhanshuishi.

METHODThe trace elements, the structure, and the thermal stability of Nanhanshuishi were assayed and calculated by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES), atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), X-ray power diffraction (XRD), TG-DTA.

RESULTThe results indicated that the phase is mainly made up of CaCO3 (Rhombohedral, R-3c) in Nanhanshuishi. The analysis of elements show that Nanhanshuishi is rich in Ca and O, and contains other more than 20 minor elements, such as Si, Mg, Fe, Al, Na, K, Zn, Mn, Pb, As, Hg etc. The result of TG-DTA show that the weight of Nanhanshuishi starts to decline from near 700 degrees C and get steady above 850 degrees C.

CONCLUSIONThe study provided scientific data for the establishment of quality standards of Tibetan medicine Nanhanshuishi.

Drug Stability ; Mass Spectrometry ; Medicine, Tibetan Traditional ; Minerals ; Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission ; Spectrophotometry, Atomic ; Trace Elements ; analysis

Objective To preliminarily verify the feasibility of utilizing TG119 report to commission the volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans.Methods Based on the test cases mentioned in TG119 report,7-/9-field intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and dual-arc VMAT plans were devised by using two types of beam energy (6 MV and 10 MV) in the Eclipse TPS system according to the requirement of this report.All the plans were verified using 0.125cc semiflex thimble ionization chamber,MatriXX and Delta 4,respectively.The final results were statistically compared with the results measured by multiple institutions in the TG119 report.Results The resuhs of both IMRT and VMAT plans met the requirement of the TG119 report.The discrepancy of point dose in the high/low dose region of VMAT plans using different photon beams was ranged from-2.55％ to 2.55％,and ± 1.85％ for the IMRT plans.The percentage of γ passing points (±3％/3 mm) for the IMRT plans using 6 MV and 10 MV photon beams was 99.38％ and 99.53％,99.32％ and 99.46％ for the VMAT plans.The γ passing rate of the compound field exceeded 98％.Conclusions The VMAT plans with 6 MV and 10 MV photon beams meet the requirement of the TG119 report.TG119 report provides certain guidance for establishing a benchmark for dosimetry verification of the VMAT plans.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of ultrasound-guided adductor canal block with bupivacaine liposome on analgesia in elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.Methods:This was a prospective study. Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients, regardless of gender, aged 65-83 yr, weighing 50-80 kg, scheduled for elective unilateral total knee arthroplasty under subarachnoid anesthesia from April 2023 to January 2024 in Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital, were divided into 2 groups ( n=30 each) using a random number table method: bupivacaine liposome group (LB group) and ropivacaine group (R group). Ultrasound-guided adductor canal block was performed at 30 min before subarachnoid anesthesia, bupivacaine liposome diluent 20 ml (133 mg) was injected in LB group, and 0.5% ropivacaine 20 ml was injected in R group. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia was performed after operation, and tramadol was used for rescue analgesia when the visual analogue scale (VAS) score ≥3. VAS scores at rest and during activity were recorded at 8, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h after surgery. The time to the first pressing analgesia pump and rescue analgesia were recorded within 72 h after surgery. The quadriceps muscle strength was measured at 1 day before surgery and 12, 24, 48 and 72 h after surgery. The knee joint range of motion was assessed at 1 day before surgery and 24, 48 and 72 h after surgery. Patient′s satisfaction with analgesia was recorded at 72 h after surgery. The adverse reactions within 72 h after surgery were also recorded. Results:Compared with R group, VAS scores at rest and during activity were significantly decreased at 12, 24, 48 and 72 h after surgery, the time to the first pressing analgesia pump was prolonged, the rate of rescue analgesia after surgery was decreased, the score for the patient′s satisfaction with analgesia was increased, the knee joint range of motion was increased ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in the quadriceps muscle strength and incidence of adverse reactions in LB group ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Ultrasound-guided adductor canal block with bupivacaine liposome provides better analgesia than ropivacaine in elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Objectives:To investigate the intravascular ultrasound(IVUS)evaluated efficacy of the"L-sandwich"technique in the percutaneous coronary intervention treatment of true bifurcation lesions of coronary artery. Methods:Ninety-nine patients with true bifurcation lesions(medina type 1.1.1)of the coronary arteries were divided into the L-sandwich group(n=38),the double-stent group(n=32),and the main vessel(MV)single-stent with side branch(SB)drug-coated balloon(DCB)only group(n=29).The primary study endpoint was the loss of late lumen area(LLAL)in the MV,SB ostium and SB shaft at 12 months,and the secondary endpoints were minimum lumen area(MLA)at each site and major adverse cardiac events(MACE)at 12 months.As this is a proof-of-concept study,statistical analyses were performed in the as-treated(AT)analysis set. Results:At 12-month follow-up,there was no statistically significant difference in the MV LLAL among patients in the"L-sandwich"technique group,the double stent technique group,and the MV DES with SB DCB technique group([0.12±0.42]mm2 vs.[0.07±0.38]mm2 vs.[-0.01±0.31]mm2,P=0.419).Similarly,there was no statistically significant difference in the LLAL at the SB shaft([-0.11±0.45]mm2 vs.[-0.10±0.28]mm2 vs.[0.24±1.04]mm2,P=0.078],with the maximum LLAL observed in the double stent technique group and the minimum in the"L-sandwich"technique group([-0.48±0.78]mm2 vs.[0.45±0.64]mm2 vs.[0.14±1.37]mm2,P<0.001).The MV MLA was similar among the three groups([8.39±1.65]mm2 vs.[8.28±0.98]mm2 vs.[8.02±1.37]mm2,P=0.565),while the maximum MLA at the SB ostium was observed in the double stent technique group and the minimum in the MV DES with SB DCB group([5.08±0.74]mm2 vs.[5.63±0.80]mm2 vs.[3.57±1.35]mm2,P<0.001).In terms of MLA at the SB shaft,the"L-sandwich"technique group was similar to the double stent technique group,while the MV DES with SB DCB group exhibited the minimum MLA([5.94±0.72]mm2 vs.[5.86±0.59]mm2 vs.[3.74±1.07]mm2,P<0.001).Two patients in the double stent technique group underwent target vessel revascularization,there was no MACE in the other two groups(P=0.118). Conclusions:The"L-sandwich"technique is safe and feasible for the treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions.Compared with double-stent group,the SB ostium has a smaller LLAL at the time of review,and there is no significant difference in the MLA of each site,and the operation steps are significantly simplified.Use of the"L-sandwich"technique is associated with a better branching benefit compared with MV single-stent group.The"L-sandwich"technique could be used as a remedial procedure for severe entrapment in the setting of branching with DCB alone.