1.Effects of carbon monoxide poisoning on the long-term cognitive function in elderly patients
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2012;(12):1060-1062
Objective To investigate the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning on the long-term cognition in elderly patients.Methods Totally 53 patients with carbon monoxide poisoning and 51 healthy persons at our Hospital from June 2005 to June 2008 were enrolled.Mini-mental state examination(MMSE) and activities of daily living(ADL) scale were utilized to evaluale the life quality of the elderly patients through a cross-sectional study on July 2011.Results MMSE score showed that the attention calculation score,delayed recall score,and total score were higher in control group (4.9±0.4,2.9±1.0,28.3±2.3,respectively) than in carbon monoxide poisoning group (4.5±0.8,2.6±0.6,25.5±3.5,respectively) (t=3.138,3.607,4.802,all P<0.05).ADL score of carbon monoxide poisoning group was 26.7±7.3,and that of the control group was 2.04±7.6 (t=1.827,P>0.05).Conclusions Elderly patients with acute carbon monoxide poisoning may cause long-term cognitive impairment with decreasing attention calculation and delayed recall.
2.Development and application of radiation shielding device for radiation survey detector
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2017;37(4):282-285
Objective To develop the radiation shielding device for an environmental radiation survey meter with an aim to precisely measure local radiation levels and evaluate decontamination effectiveness in Fukushima.Methods A kind of lead alloy was selected as the main material for the shielding device.Attenuation effects of different lead plates and lead cylinders were measured at the radiation regulatory laboratory and in a polluted area of Fukushima,respectively.The whole shielding device was designed on the basis of measurement results,attenuation effects,cost of production and practicability.Results The whole device was composed of main shielding,probe shielding and a bracket with lid.The main shielding was a lead cylinder with 10 cm in height and 3 cm in thickness.The probe shielding was a lead cylinder with 8 cm in height and 2 cm in thickness.The thickness of lid was 1 cm.Conclusions The device can be available to effectively shield the influence of ambient radiation and accurately measure local radiation levels and evaluate decontamination effectiveness.It can play a valuable part in post-disaster reconstruction of contaminated areas in Fukushima.
3.Clinical study of octreotide in the treatment of intestinal endotoxemia
Shuai GUO ; Lizhi BAI ; Xiaoguang LU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(18):7-9
Objective To observe the clinical effect of continuous intravenous pumping of octreotide in the treatment of intestinal endotoxemia.Methods Eighty patients with intestinal obstruction and non-surgical treatment were divided into group Ⅰ with 34 cases who received conventional-treatment and group Ⅱ with 46 cases who received conventional-treatment combined with octreotide 24 h continuous intravenous pumping.White blood cell count ( WBC ),diamine oxidase (DAO),D-lactic acid (D-LA) and endotoxin were detected before treatment and at 24 h,48 h,4 d after treatment.Results The content of WBC,DAO,D-LA and endotoxin in two groups all reached peak at 48 h after treatment.The difference of the content of WBC,DAO,D-LA and endotoxin between two groups had no statistical significance at 24 h after treatment (P > 0.05).The content of WBC,DAO,D-LA and endotoxin of group Ⅱ at 48 h and 4 d after treatment were lower than those of group Ⅰ.And the difference at 48 h after treatment had statistical significance[(18.40 ±0.10)× 109/L vs.(20.60 ± 2.36) × 109/L,(6.12 ± 1.02) kU/L vs.(8.02 ± 1.54) kU/L,(2.14 ±0.21) mg/L vs.(3.34 ± 0.04) mg/L,(1.65 ±0.16) kEU/L w.(2.23 ±0.36) kEU/L] (P < 0.01).While the difference at 4 d after treatment had no statistical significance(P> 0.05 ).Body temperature at 48 h after treatment,gastrointestinal decompression capacity,anus exhaust time of group Ⅱ were (37.60 + 3.01 )℃,(320.00 ± 76.14) ml/d,(54.00 ± 0.94) h respectively,and they all were superior to those of group Ⅰ[(38.50 ± 2.21 ) ℃,(500.00 ± 80.32) ml/d,(68.00 ± 1.02) h] (P <0.01).Conclusions Continuous intravenous pumping of octreotide can effectively protect the intestinal mucosal barrier function,improve intestinal permeability,reduce the trmslocation of intestinal flora,inhibit the incidence and development of enterogenous endotoxemia.And it provides new evidence to support the clinioal application of octreotide in patients with intestinal endotoxemia.
4.Application of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 and nutrition support in critically ill patients in a Beijing-based hospital
Sanli JIN ; Xiaoguang LI ; Qian LU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2012;(6):351-354
Objective TO investigate the application of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) and nutrition support in critically ill patients.Methods Totally 172 adult critically ill patients with a hospital stay equal to or above 3 days were consecutively enrolled from a Beijing-hospital from September 2011 to December 2011.Nutrition support was evaluated on a daily basis.NRS 2002,body mass index (BMI),and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evalnation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) were applied to assess the nutritional risks and nutrition status within 24 hours after admission.Results Among all the patients,the rates of nutrition support were 39.5% and 67.9% on the 1st and 7th day respectively.The rate of parenteral nutrition (33.6% ~ 39.5%) was higher than that of enteral nutrition (4.1% ~ 16.0%).NRS 2002,APACHE Ⅱ score,and BMI showed that 160 patients (93.0%) required nutrition support,but only 103 patients (64.4%) actually received nutrition support,among whom 92 (89.3%) were supplied with nutrition support within 3 days after admission.Conclusions The application of nutrition support in critically ill patients is insufficient in this hospital.Nutrition support is typically provided within 3 days after admission.Parenteral nutrition remains the most common type of nutrition support.
5.Comparison of the efficacy of ropivacaine mixed with lidocaine carbonate versus equivalent ropivacaine for retrograde infraclavicular brachial plexus block
Lu LI ; Xiaoguang ZHANG ; Jun LIAO ; Shizhong LI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2011;31(8):955-957
ObjectiveTo compare the efficacy of ropivacaine-lidocaine carbonate mixture versus equivalent ropivacaine for retrograde infraclavicular brachial plexus block.MethodsSixty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes aged 18-64 yr weighing 49-98 kg undergoing elective upper limb surgery with ultrasoumd-guided retrograde infraclavicular brachial plexus block were randomly assigned into two groups ( n = 30 each):group A 0.35% ropivacaine 30 ml and group B 0.233% ropivacaine mixed with 0.346% lidocaine carbonate 30 ml.Sensory (by pinprick test) and motor block (by Bromage scale) were assessed every 5 min after block.The onset time of sensory and motor block of each brachial nerve,the effective rate of sensory and motor block at 30 min after brachial plexus block and complications were recorded.ResultsThere was no significant difference in the onset time of sensory and motor block of each brachial nerve and the effective rate of sensory and motor nerve block between the 2 groups.No severe complication occurred in either group.ConclusionsThe efficacy of retrograde infraclavicular brachial plexus block with ropivacaine-lidocaine carbonate mixture and equivalent ropivacaine is similar suggesting that lidocaine carbonate does not enhance the anesthetic efficacy.
6.Effects of Zibu Piyin Recipe Serum on endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress-induced neuron apoptosis and its mechanism
Libin ZHAN ; Xiaoguang LU ; Haiyan LIN ; Hua SUI ; Xiaoyang CONG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2008;17(12):1280-1284
Objective To explore the inhibitory effects of Zibu Piyin Recipe(ZBPYR)serum on neuron apoptosis induced by tunieamyein(Tm,5 μg/ml)and its mechamsm in vitro by using sero-pharmacological method.Method Totally 12 healthy adult male SD rats(220~250 g)(SPF)were divided randomly into control group and ZBPYR group,6 in each group,then the blank and ZBPYR serum were prepared.The mouse.neuroblastoma cell line Neum2a cells were treated with Tunicamycin(Tin,an inhibitor of N-glycoslytion)to establish the endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress model.The cells treated by ZBPYR aerum of different concentrations were interventional groups,and the cells treated by blank serum were control group.The viability of Neuro2a cells was meusurcdd by MTT assay.Flow cytometry wus applied to observe the apoptosis of Neuro2a cells.Western blotting was utilized to detect the protein expressions of two molecules,ER molecular chaperone-ucose regulated protein 78(CRP78)and transcriptional factor CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein-homologous protein(CHOP).The results were analyzed by sNK-q test.Results Compared to Tm group(cell viability 0.1673±0.0213,apoptotic rate 62.7050±1.4056),The cell viability of interventional groups(5%0.5295±0.0373,10%0.5843±0.0428,15%0.6274±0.0324)increased significantly(P<0.05);and the apoptotic rate(5%47.8733±2.8166,10%46.3366±1.2748,15%39.8833±1.0524)reduced significantly(P<0.05).The protein expressions of GRP 78(5%2.1228±0.2251,10%1.3293±0.9443,15%;15%0.0931±0.1168)and CHOP(5%1.1776±0.2927,10%0.7290±0.1708,15%0.6577±0.1883)of interventional groups reduced significantly compared with Tm group(GRP78 2.9149±0.5355;CHOP 1.6611±0.2913)P<0.05.Condusions ZBPYR serurn could increase the cell viability of Neuro2a cells treated with Tm and inhibit cell apoptosis.Thereby it may have neuroprotective effects,and the mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of ER stress and apoptosis pathway.
7.The effect of ecoimmunonutrition enteral nutrition on systemic inflammatory response and prognosis in severe acute pancreatitis
Lizhi BAI ; Limin KANG ; Xiaoguang LU ; Xin KANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(8):14-17
Objective To evaluate the effect of ecoimmunonutrition enteral nutrition on systemic inflammatory response and prognosis in patients with acute severe acute pancreatitis. Methods Fifty-seven patients with severe acute pancreatitis were randomly divided into two groups: parenteral nutrition (PN) group(28 cases), and ecoimmunonutrition(EIN) group (29 cases), each of the two nutrition formulas was given to each group respectively for 7 days. The level of plasma endotoxin and serum concentrations of TNF-α ,IL-1β ,IL-6 and IL-10 and monocyte NF-κB were tested at admission,1 d,3 d,5 d,7 d after nutrition support. Statistics the two groups results of clinical prognosis. Results The levels of endotoxin, TNF-α ,IL-1β ,IL-6 and IL-10 , NF-κB activities in EIN group were no significant difference compared with PN group at admission. After nutrition support 7 d, the levels of endotoxin, TNF-α ,IL-1β ,IL-6 and IL-10 , NF-κB activities in EIN group were (2.70 ± 0.13) ng/L, (30.13 ± 8.12) ng/L, (20.17 ± 8.04) ng/L, (36.43 ± 8.24)ng/L, (86.45 ± 14.54) ng/L, (70.4 ± 3.2)% respectively, which all were significantly lower than those in PN group [(3.25 ±0.32) ng/L, (313.42 ± 144.35) ng/L,( 155.29 ±32.78) ng/L, (324.15 ± 31.47) ng/L, (472.72 ±48.55) ng/L, (88.4±53)% ](P<0.05 or <0.01). Conclusion EIN can attenuate endotoxemia.decrease NF-κB activities and concentrations of cytokines, maintain the balance of pro-and anti-inflammation, improve patients' condition and prognosis.
8.Penumbra measuremnts of BeamModulatorTM multileaf collimator
Xiaoguang LU ; Yunlai WANG ; Xiaoqing HUO ; Xiangyan SHA ; Xiongfei LIAO
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2010;30(4):452-455
Objective To evaluate the penumbra of a new multileaf collimator equipped with Elekta Synergy accelerator. Methods The penumbra were derived from beam profiles measured in air and water using PinPoint ion chamber with PTW MP3 water phantom. Variations of penumbra with X-ray beam energy, depth in water, and leaf position were investigated. Results The penumbra in air for 6 MV X-ray was 2 mm less than that at depth of maximal dose in water. The penumbra of leaf side was 1 mm less than that of the leaf end. The penumbra had close relationship with beam energy, depth in water and leaf position. Penumbra was increased with beam quality and water depth. The leaf position had great influence on the penumbra. Conclusions The penumbra of the multileaf collimator is related to its original design and radiation delivery technique. Special considerations should be taken into during treatment planning.Regular measurement should be performed to guarantee the delivery quality.
9.Cloning and Expression of a Bradyzoite-Specific Gene of Toxoplasma gondii and Immunoreactive Analysis on the Recombinant Antigen
Qiong WANG ; Kun WU ; Xiaoguang CHEN ; Li HAO ; Lu CHENG
Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases 1987;0(04):-
Objective To clone and express bradyzoite antigen 1(BAG1) gene of T. gondii,and analyze the immunoreactivity of the recombinant product. Methods The differentiation of T. gondii RH strain tachyzoites into bradyzoites was induced in vitro,and the coding sequence of BAG1 was amplified from bradyzoites by RT-PCR. The PCR product was analyzed by sequencing. The BAG1 coding sequence was further subcloned into the plasmid pET32a(+). The plasmid pET32a(+)-BAG1 was then transformed into BL21(DE3) to express after IPTG induction. The expression product was purified with Ni-NTA agarose and the purified BAG1 was further analyzed by Western blotting and ELISA. Results BAG1 cDNA was amplified from bradyzoites. After IPTG induction,BAG1 was expressed in a fusional form in E. coli. Western blotting showed that the purified recombinant protein could be specifically recognized by sera from mice chronically infected by T. gondii B36 strain. ELISA showed that the positive rate of T. gondii IgG antibodies of 350 human sera detected by the recombinant BAG1(17.4%) was higher than by recombinant SAG1 (12.6%)(P
10.Difference between industrial hemp and marijuana hemp and industrial hemp's use value
Yanxu LU ; Peng DONG ; Xiaoguang CUI ; Jianshu GUO ; Yan WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(08):-
This paper reviewed the classification of hemp,distinction between industrial hemp and marijuana hemp,and the use value of industrial hemp.Some research problems and future research trends were also discussed.