Objective To investigate the clinical feasibility of contrast?enhanced three dimensional T2WI turbo?spin?echo sequence with short?term inversion recovery and sampling perfection using different flip angle evolutions (3D STIR T2WI SPACE) sequence in the brachial plexus neurography. Methods Thirty two patients were prospectively chosen and performed with brachial plexus plain scanning on a 3.0 T MR scanner by using plain and contrast?enhanced 3D STIR T2WI SPACE sequence. Thirteen of them underwent plain scan, 9 of them underwent contrast?enhanced scan, and 10 of them underwent both plain scan and enhanced scan. The visibility of the brachial plexus were scored and contrast to noise ratio (CNR) were measured by two experienced radiologists. The results between plain and contrast?enhanced imaging were compared by t test. The 10 subjects received both enhance and plain imaging, were performed with paired t test. Results In 32 patients, the visibility score of brachial plexus nerve and CNR were 7.8 ± 1.3 and 24.97±3.41 in the plain scan group, and 13.1±1.7 and 38.49±4.95 in enhanced scan group, respectively. There were statistically significant differences in the two groups(t=-11.72,P<0.01;t=-10.47, P<0.01). In 10 cases with plain and enhanced brachial plexus imaging, the average score of the brachial plexus were 7.4 ± 1.7 and 13.3 ± 1.6, the average CNR were 26.23 ± 4.43 and 38.19 ± 5.03 respectively. There were statistically significant differences (t=- 8.22, P<0.01; t=- 5.64,P<0.01). The score results were analyzed for consistency. Plain images Kappa value was 0.684, which shows moderate consistency and enhanced images Kappa value= 0.822, which shows excelent consistency. Conclusions The contrast?enhanced 3D STIR T2WI SPACE sequences may suppress background tissue signals, which is helpful to display brachial plexus, therefore it is of important value for the early diagnosis of brachial plexus neuropathy.

Objective To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine combined with sufentanil on postoper-ative analgesia in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy. Methods Sixty patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy were randomly divided into the dexmedetomidine group(DS group)and the control group(S group). The two groups were treated with PCIA.The Group DS:dexmedetomidine 2 μg/kg+sufentanil 1.5 μg/kg+ondan-setron 8 mg;and the group S:sufentanil 2 μg/kg+ondansetron 8 mg,in which all drugs were dissolved in 100 mL 0.9 normal saline. Parameters:loading dose 2 mL;infusion speed 2 mL/h;PCA dosage 2 mL each time;lock time:15 min. The mean arterial pressure(MAP),heart rate(HR),resting(VASR)and cough(VASC)VAS score,and Ramsay sedation score were recorded at 2,6,12,24,36 and 48 h after surgery.The number of press analgesic pump,the amount of sufentanil used,the incidence of adverse reactions such as,the nausea and vomit-ing,respiratory depression,bradycardia and so on were recorded within 48 h after operation. Results Compared with the group S,the MAP and HR of patients in the group DS decreased significantly at each time(P < 0.05), the scores of VASR and VASC decreased obviously at 6,12,24 h after surgery(P<0.05),the number of press analgesic pump,the amount of sufentanil used,the incidence of nausea and vomiting decreased obviously within 48 h after operation(P<0.05).Conclusions Dexmedetomidine combined sufentanil administration in PCIA after thoracoscopic lobectomy can obtain satisfactory analgesic effect and more stable hemodynamics,and reduce the dosage of sufentanil,the incidence of nausea and vomiting.

Objective To compare the effect of dexmedetomidine combined with butorphanol to prevent the adverse effects of carboprost tromethamine druing cesarean delivery.Methods Ninety parturients with the risk factor of uterine atony,aged 24-40 years,weighting 55-85 kg,ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ,undergoing full term cesarean section,were randomly divided into dexmedetomidine combined with butorphanol group (group DB,n=30),butorphanol group (group B,n=30)and control group (group N,n=30).Three groups were intravenously injected corresponding drugs of carboprost tromethamine into uterus.Group DB was given intravenous injection dexmedetomidine 1 μg/kg combined with butorphanol 20 mg/kg.Group B was given butorphanol 20 mg/kg.Group N was given 0.9% sodium chloride solution.MAP,HR,and SpO2were recorded at different times,10 min after go into operation room (T0),10 min after carboprost tromethamine into uterus (T1),end of operation (T2).Ramsay sedation score was recorded at T1.The adverse effects of carboprost tromethamine were recorded.The initial time of lactation after operation was recorded.The initial time of lactation after operation,the height of uterine fundus at 1,3,5 d after operation,the oxyto-cin doses within 72 h after operation were recorded.Results Compared with group N,the MAP and HR of group DB and group B decreased obviously at T1(P<0.05),and group DB was lower than group B obviously at T1(P<0.05).Compared with group N,the scores of Ramsay in group DB and group B were significantly higher (P<0.05),group DB was higher than that of group B(P<0.05). Compared with group N,the incidence of nausea,vomiting,chest tightness,chest pain,hyperten-sion,tachycardia and chills in group B and group DB were significantly lower (P<0.05),and group DB was lower than that of group B (P<0.05).There were no significant differences of the initial time of lactation after operation,height of uterine fundus at 1,3,5 d after operation,the oxytoxin doses within 72 h after operation between the three groups.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine combined with butorphanol can effectively reduce the adverse effects of carboprost tromethamine druing cesarean delivery,the more stable hemodynamics and sedative effect,the effect is better than the sin-gle application of butorphanol,at the same time does not affect lactation,it is safe and effective for clinical use.

Objective To investigate the effect of the compound administration of levobupiva-caine and magnesium sulfate in ultrasonography-guided femoral block on postoperative analgesia of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Methods A total of 107 patients,66 males and 41 females, aged 25-60 years,ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ,undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)reconstruction,were randomly divided into magnesium sulfate group (n = 56 )and control group (n = 51 ).Both groups were treated with ultrasound-guided ipsilateral femoral nerve block before anesthesia induction.The patients in the magnesium sulfate group were treated with 0.25%levobupivacaine and 2% magnesium sulfate mixture 20 ml,and the control group was treated with 0.25% levobupivacaine 20 ml.The blocking of sensation and movement of femoral nerve was recor-ded.The VAS scores of resting and exercise were recorded at 4,6,12,24 and 48 h after operation. The additional analgesics,tramadol dosage,satisfaction score at postoperative 48 h,incidence of nau-sea and vomiting and other adverse reactions at 48 h after surgery were recorded.Results At postop-erative 12 h,VAS score was significantly lower in the magnesium sulfate group than that in the con-trol group (P <0.05).There were 5 cases (8.9%)needing additional analgesics in the magnesium sulfate group,significantly lower than 10 cases (19.6%)in the control group (P <0.05).The tram-adol dosage of magnesium sulfate group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P <0.05).The duration and onset time of sensation and movement block and Likert satisfaction score in the magnesium sulfate group were significantly superior to that of control group (P <0.05).The inci-dence of adverse reactions between the two groups were not statistically different.Conclusion The combined applications of levobupivacaine and magnesium sulfate in ultrasound-guided ipsilateral femo-ral nerve block could shorten the onset time and prolong the duration of blocking,improve the post-operative analgesic effect and patients' satisfaction, reduce the dosage of analgesic drugs. Additionally,it dose not increase the incidence of adverse reactions.

Objective To explore the short-term and long-term curative effects of proprioception training for pre-term infants with functional dysphagia. Methods Seventy premature infants with functional dysphagia were ran-domly divided into a control group and an observation group, each of 35. Thirty infants of the control group and 32 from the observation group completed the whole study. Both groups were given routine medication and interventions such as touching and passive exercise training. The observation group additionally received a comprehensive interven-tion based on proprioception training. The intervention lasted from the initial stabilization of their condition to the age of 3 months. They were trained twice a day, about 20 minutes each time. The clinical manifestations and complica-tions of dysphagia were evaluated on the 28th day after their birth. At the age of 3 months, the average body mass and development quotient (DQ) were compared between the two groups. Results At the age of twenty-eight days there were significant differences between the two groups in the average number of cases of oral milk residue and coughing or oral-nasal reflux after feeding, as well as in the total number of infants with complications. However, no significant differences were found in the incidence of aspiration pneumonia or dyspnea after feeding. The average body mass and developmental quotient of the observation group were significantly better than those of the control group at the age of 3 months. Conclusion The comprehensive intervention based on proprioception training has a good clinical effect on functional dysphagia among premature infants. It can improve their life quality in both the near and longer term, and it is worth popularizing.

Objective To compare the postoperative analgesic effect between serratus plane block and thoracic paravertebral block in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery.Methods Sixty patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery, 38 males and 22 females, aged 18-65, BMI 18-25 kg/m2, falling into ASA physical status I or II.They were divided into groups S and T by random number table, 30 cases in each group.Two groups of patients were treated with general anesthesia with endobronchial intubation and PCIA after operation.Group S performed Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block and group T performed thoracic paravertebral block, 0.4％ropivacaine 30 ml were used in the two groups.The two groups of patients were observed 30 min after block, and the sensory block plane was measured with acupuncture and recorded.Recording operation time, onset time and duration of the block.Resting and cough VAS score were recorded at 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 hafter surgery.The first pressing time of the analgesic pump and times of press analgesic pump, the amount of sufentanil used and times the number of cases of useing piperidine were recorded within 48 hafter operation.Block related complications and analgesic related adverse reactions were recorded.Results Compared with group T, the operation time of the block obviously shortening but the duration obviously lengthening (P<0.01).Resting and cough VAS score at 12 hafter surgery significantly was lower (P<0.01).The first pressing time of the analgesic pump obviously lengthening, the number of press analgesic pump and the amount of sufentanil used significantly were reduced (P<0.01) in group S.Conclusion Ultrasound guided SP block and TPVB block can provide good postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery, but SP block is more durable, with less operation time and complications than TPVB block, and can effectively reduce the opioid demand and incidence of nausea and vomiting after operation.

Objective To explore the effect of sequential and comprehensive preventative measures on the development of premature infants' intelligence.Methods A cohort of 120 premature infants was randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,each of 60.Both groups were given routine premature infant care,but the observation group was additionally provided with sequential and comprehensive preventive intervention.It included neonatal screening,inpatient-outpatient link-up,and their parents' watching CDs explaining early childhood education and health education.All of the infants were followed up from birth to 3 years old.Their adaptive capacity,fine motor skills,language acquisition,gross motor skills and social communication were evaluated at 12,24 and 36 months old using a child intelligence developmental scale for neurological development.Development intelligence quotients (DQs) were calculated and compared.Results After 12 months,significant inter-group differences were observed in adaptability and fine motor control.At 24 and 36 months old there were also significant differences in language skills.At one,two and 3 years old the average DQ of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group.Significant within-group differences in average DQ were observed in both groups between 1 and 2 years old,but not between 2 and 3.Conclusion Intervention within two years after birth is critical for premature infants.Timely,sequential,integrated,preventive intervention can promote the development of intelligence and better life quality for premature infants.