Objective To investigate the effect of different doses of sufentanil combined with dexmedetomidine ( DEX) on hemodynamic and Narcotrend index ( NI) during pediatric anesthesia induction. Methods A total of 45 children with lower abdominal surgery were randomly divided into three groups evenly: sufentanil 0. 1 μg·kg-1+ DEX (S1 group),sufentanil 0. 2 μg·kg-1+DEX (S2 group),and sufentanil 0. 3μg·kg-1+DEX (S3 group). Patients in each group began with intubation at the peak point of administration. Blood pressure,heart rate,perfusion index (PI) and NI were detected at the baseline (t0), delivering DEX 0.5 μg·kg-1·h-1 and sufentanil intravenously for 5 min (t1),delivering sufentanil for 3 min (t2),time of intubation ( t3 ) ,1 min ( t4 ) ,and 5 min ( t5 ) after intubation. The application rate of atropine and propofol was recorded. Patient recovery time and adverse reactions were observed. Results Compared with basicline value at t0 time point, hemodynamic parameters and NI were decreased at t1 and t2 ,while PI was increased in both groups. At t3 ,t4 ,and t5 ,all of the indicators in S1 group were significantly different from those at t0 ,and also significantly different from those in S2 and S3 group. Six patients were treated with propofol in S1 group and four presented with agitation after operation,more than S2 and S3 groups. Three patients were treatment with atropine in S3 group. Conclusion Sufentanil (0. 2 μg·kg-1 ) combined with dexmedetomidine can be used to induce intubation for pediatric anesthesia with stable hemodynamic profile and low incidence of adverse effects.

Objective To compare the efficacy of different target concentrations of sufentanil target-controlled infusion used to supplement topical anesthesia for fiber-optic bronchoscopy (FOB)-assisted awake nasotracheal intubation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).Methods Forty-five ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients with OSAS,aged 28-60 yr,with body mass index of 30-40 kg/m2,scheduled for elective surgery,were randomly assigned into 3 groups (n =15 each):control group (group C) and sufentanil with the target plasma concentration of 0.4 ng/ml (group S1) and 0.6 ng/ml groups (group S2).Naso-pharyngeal and laryngeal mucous membrane was sprayed with 2％ lidocaine mixed with 1％ ephedrine for topical anesthesia in both groups.In addition 1％ tetracaine 3 ml was injected into trachea through cricothyroid membrane.FOB-assisted awake nasotracheal intubation was performed after the target concentration was achieved.The degree of airway obstruction was scored during intubation.The highest values of MAP and HR,rate-pressure product ＞ 12 000,decreased respiratory rate and hyoxemia were recorded during the period between induction of anesthesia and 3 min after intubation was completed.The changes in MAP and HR as percent of baseline values were calculated.Before topical anesthesia (T0),when target concentrations were reached (T1),and at 1 and 3 min after intubation (T2,3),blood samples were taken to determine the plasma concentrations of epinephrine (E),norepinephrine (NE) and cortisol.Results Compared with group C,the airway obstruction score was significantly decreased in group S1,the incidence of changes in MAP and HR ＞ 30％ of baseline values and rate-pressure product ＞ 12 000 was decreased,the plasma concentrations of E,NE and cortisol were decreased in S1 and S2 groups,and the incidence of the respiratory rate was decreased and hypoxemia was increased in group S2 (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group S1,the airway obstruction score were significantly decreased,and the incidence of respiratory rate was decreased and hypoxemia was increased in group S2 (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with the baseline value at T0,the plasma concentrations of E,NE and cortisol were significantly increased at T2,3 in group C,while decreased at T1 in S1 and S2 groups (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Compared with pure topical anesthesia,sufentanil with the target plasma concentration of 0.4 ng/ml does not induce respiratory depression,maintains hemodynamics stable,attenuates the stress responses and provides better intubation conditions when used to supplement topical anesthesia for FOB-assisted awake nasotracheal intubation in patients with OSAS.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of different doses of cisatracurium on the monitoring of motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) in the patients undergoing intracranial aneurysm clipping.Methods:Eighty patients of both sexes, aged 18-64 yr, with body mass index <30 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical statusⅠor Ⅱ, with Hunt-Hess grade 0-Ⅱ, undergoing intracranial aneurysm clipping under general anesthesia, were divided into 4 groups ( n=20 each) using a random number table method: conventional group (group R) and different doses of cis-atracurium groups (Cis 1-3 groups). After anesthesia induction, muscle relaxation was monitored, and train-of-four (TOF) stimulation (frequency 2 Hz, wave width 0.2 ms, interval 15 s) was applied to the ulnar nerve of forearm, and the TOF ratio was recorded as the baseline value (T 1). MEPs were assessed with a nerve electrophysiology monitor after induction of anesthesia.In Cis 1-3 groups, cis-atracurium 0.625, 0.833 and 1.000 μg·kg -1·min -1 were intravenously infused, while the equal volume of normal saline was given instead in group R when TOF ratio returned to the baseline value and MEPs could be effectively elicited.At T 1, immediately after dural incision (T 2), immediately after aneurysm occlusion (T 3) and immediately after dural closure (T 4), the TOF ratio, effective elicitation of intraoperative MEPs, and occurrence of intraoperative cardiovascular events, recovery of spontaneous breathing and body movement were recorded. Results:Compared with group R, no significant change was found in TOF ratio at each time point in group Cis 1 ( P>0.05), and TOF ratio was significantly decreased at T 2-4 in group Cis 2 and at T 2-4 in group Cis 3 ( P<0.05). Compared with group Cis 1, TOF ratio was significantly decreased at T 3, 4 in group Cis 2 and at T 2-4 in group Cis 3 ( P<0.05). The effective elicitation rate of MEPs was 100% in the four groups.There was no significant difference in the incidence of intraoperative cardiovascular events, recovery of spontaneous breathing and body movement among the four groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Continuous intravenous infusion of cis-atracurium 0.833-1.000 μg·kg -1·min -1 can maintain a certain degree of muscle relaxation without affecting MEP monitoring in the patients undergoing intracranial aneurysm clipping.