1.The expressions of neutrophil and lymphocyte CD11b in children with severe pneumonia
Shuiwen CHEN ; Weidong HUANG ; Qixiu REN ; Yanxia YANG ; Xianou HONG ; Jinji XU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2012;19(2):155-157
Objective To investigate the significance of expressions of neutrophil and lymphocyte CD11b in children with severe pneumonia.Methods Expressions of neutrophils and lymphocytes CD11b were measured by flow cytometry in 36 children with severe pneumonia( severe pneumonia group),compared with 35 children with mild pneumonia ( mild pneumonia group) and 30 healthy children ( control group).Results In acute stage,expressions of neutrophil CD11b in severe pneumonia group and mild pneumonia group were (90.67 ± 7.03 ) % and ( 84.03 ± 5.08 ) %,respectively,both of which were higher than that in control group [ ( 69.32 ± 5.72 ) % ] ( P < 0.05 ).Furthermore,in acute stage,expression of neutrophils CD11b in severe pneumonia group was higher than that in mild pneumonia group (P < 0.05 ).In recovery stage,expressions of neutrophil CD11b in children with severe pneumonia and mild pneumonia were(72.68 ±2.07 ) % and (71.45 ± 3.21 ) %,respectively,which were both lower than those in acute stage ( P < 0.05 ).In acute stage,expression of lymphocyte CD11b of children with severe pneumonia was ( 13.35 ± 6.52 )%,which was lower than that of mild pneumonia group [ ( 19.19 ± 6.47 ) % ] ( P < 0.05 ),however,no significant difference was found between severe pneumonia group and control group [ ( 12.42 ± 6.43 ) % ] ( P >0.05).In recovery period,there was no significant difference in the expression of lymphocytes CD11b between severe pneumonia group [ ( 13.37 ± 4.88 ) % ] and mild pneumonia group [ ( 13.78 ± 4.53 ) % ] ( P >0.05).Conclusion Expressions of neutrophil and lymphocyte CD11 b participate in the pathogenesis of severe pneumonia.Detection of CD11b expression is helpful to diagnose severe pneumonia and predict the prognosis.
2.Value of lung ultrasound on diagnosing transient tachypnea of newborn
Jing LIU ; Haiying CAO ; Shuiwen CHEN ; Xiangyong KONG ; Qiuping LI ; Lihua LI ; Zhichun FENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;(2):93-96
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of lung ultrasonography for transient tachypnea of new-born (TTN).Methods From January to December 201 4,a total of 1 358 children were hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Center and underwent lung ultrasonography at the Bayi Children′s Hospital,Beijing Military General Hospital.According to the patients′medical histories,clinical presentations,arterial blood gas analysis,chest X -ray examinations,and lung ultrasound examinations,there were 41 2 cases of patients without pulmonary lesions,228 cases of TTN,358 cases of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS),85 cases of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS),21 5 ca-ses of infectious pneumonia,and 60 other cases at the time of hospital admission.In a resting state,the patients were placed in a supine,lateral recumbent or prone position.By using the anterior and posterior axillary lines as boundaries, the lung was divided into 3 regions:anterior,lateral,and posterior.The probe was perpendicular or parallel to the ribs, and each region of both sides of the lung was scanned.The scan results were compared to the conventional chest X -ray results.Results The main ultrasonic characteristics of TTN was pulmonary edema.In severe cases,the ultrasound showed a white lung or compact B -line.Compact B -line had 1 00.0% sensitivity and 95.3% specificity for diagno-sing severe TTN.Mild TTN presented as pulmonary interstitial syndrome or double lung point.Double lung point might appear during the recovery period of mild TTN or other diseases,such as RDS,MAS,and pneumonia,among others. Lung consolidation and air bronchogram were not observed in patients with TTN.Pleural effusion might occur in a varie-ty of lung diseases,and pleural line abnormality,A -line disappearance,and B -line or pulmonary interstitial syndrome were common ultrasonic manifestations of a variety of lung diseases.Conclusions Ultrasonic diagnosis of TTN,mainly based on pulmonary edema without lung consolidation and air bronchogram,is accuracy and reliable;however,double lung point is not a specific sign of TTN,whereas the identification of a white lung and compact B -line is a sensitive and specific sign of severe TTN.
3.Efficacy of noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure on infants with degree Ⅲ laryngeal obstruction
Xianou HONG ; Xianling WU ; Ping JIN ; Shuiwen CHEN ; Jinji XU ; Xianyu TIAN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2013;20(6):590-592
Objective To explore the efficacy of noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) on infants with degree Ⅲ laryngeal obstruction.Methods Sixty-two infants of acute laryngitis with degree Ⅲ laryngeal obstruction were divided into observation group (n =32) and control group (n =30),which were admitted to our PICU from Jan 2007 to Dec 2012.Thirty-two cases in the observation group were treated using the nCPAP.Thirty infants in the control group received regular mouth-nose mask oxygen therapy.The infants in both groups were given small-dose intravenous injection of methylprednisolone and inhalation of oxygen-driven nebulized epinephrine.Results In a hour after treatments,the effective rate in observation group was 100%,and the average duration for the treatments to take effect was (43.65 ±10.34) min.In control group,symptoms of 13 infants were improved within one hour (the effective rate was 43.3 %),and symptoms of 22 infants were improved within two hours (the effective rate was 73.3 %).The average duration for the treatments to take effect in control group was (73.70 ± 15.86) min.The differences of effective rates and take-effect duration between the two groups were statistically significant (P < 0.01).After two hours' treatments,hypoxic symptoms of all infants in the observation group were obviously improved.The average heart rate[(172.24 ± 7.80) times per minute],the average oxygen saturation (90.16% ±2.58%),the average arterial partial pressure of oxygen [(65.33 ±6.27) mm Hg],and the average partial pressure of carbon dioxide [(48.60 ± 4.39) mm Hg] were improved significantly compared with those before treatment [(146.39 ± 10.61) times per minute,98.53 % ± 0.42 %,(93.64 ± 5.68) mm Hg,(44.25 ±5.76) mm Hg)].The differences were statistically significant (P < 0.01).Conclusion The nCPAP auxiliary treatment is effective for infants with degree Ⅲ laryngeal obstruction,more effective than the regular oxygen therapy.
4.Pathogenic spectrum and bacterial resistance of severe community-acquired pneumonia
Shuiwen CHEN ; Chunyi LIU ; Weidong HUANG ; Qixiu REN ; Ziqiang LI ; Hongbo XIE
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2013;20(3):273-276
Objective To study the distribution of pathogenic spectrum in children with severe community-acquired pneumonia(CAP) and bacteria antibiotic resistance.Methods One hundred and ninety-three children with severe CAP were enrolled from Mar 2011 to Feb 2012.Sputum specimens were collected for bacterial culture and drug sensitive test.Meanwhile mycoplasma pneumonia and chlamydia trachomatis were detected by fluorescent quantitative polymerase enzyme technology.Antigen of virus were detected by immunofluorescence assay.Results A total of 96 cases (49.7%) were bacteria positive in 193 children with severe CAP.The top four bacteria strains were klebsiella pneumoniae,staphylococcus aureus,escherichia coli and streptococcus pneumoniae.Most of gram-negative bacteria were resistant to ampicillin,cefazolin,ceftriaxone,ceftazidime,and compound sulfamethoxazole,but were sensitive to piperacillin/tazobactam,imipenem,ciprofloxacin,levofloxacin,amikacin.Gram-positive bacteria were resistant to penicillin and erythromycin,but sensitive to vancomycin.Fifty-three cases (27.5 %,53/193) were virus Positive,81.1% of which were less than 1 year old.Respiratory syncytial virus accounted for the most prevalent pathogen,followed by adenovirus,influenza virus A.Mycoplasma pneumoniae were positive in 4 patients (2.1%,4/193),chlamydia trachomatis were positive in 3 patients (1.6%,3/193).Mixed infection was found in 23 cases (11.9%,23/193).There were 14 cases (7.2%,14/193) with undetected pathogens.Conclusion Bacterium is the major pathogen in children with severe CAP and the virus is the second.The initial antibiotics administration of piperacillin/tazobactam or carbapenem and vancomycin should be chosen for severe bacteria pneumonia.
5.Establishment of a predictive model for early virologic response in previously untreated chronic hepatitis B patients treated with telbivudine
Shuiwen HUANG ; Baorong LIU ; Mingsheng CHEN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2016;32(7):1287-1291
ObjectiveTo investigate the establishment of a predictive model for early virologic response in previously untreated chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients treated with telbivudine, since early virologic response can predict the long-term efficacy of nucleotide analogues. MethodsA total of 135 CHB patients who visited Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University from January 2007 to August 2014 were enrolled and treated with telbivudine (600 mg qd) for at least 24 weeks. Follow-up was performed once every 2 weeks, and the patients′ baseline data and data measured during treatment were recorded. The t-test was used for comparison of continuous data between groups, the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups, and the Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for early virologic response and establish the predictive model. ResultsThe patients without a family history of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (P=0.000 3) and with high baseline levels of total bilirubin (TBil) (P=0.002 6) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (P=0.007 4) and a low HBV DNA load (P=0.002 3) tended to show early virologic response. The predictive model was established based on these variables, and the risk score (R) of CHB patients was calculated. The CHB patients with R>0.85 were more likely to achieve early virologic response. ConclusionThe model established based on the four variables of family history, baseline TBil level, baseline AST level, and HBV DNA level can well predict early virologic response in previously untreated CHB patients treated with telbivudine.
6. Diagnosis of pulmonary hemorrhage of the newborn infants using lung ultrasonography
Jing LIU ; Wei FU ; Shuiwen CHEN ; Yan WANG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2017;55(1):46-49
Objective:
To investigate the accuracy and reliability of lung ultrasound in diagnosis of pulmonary hemorrhage of the newborn infants.
Method:
From January 2014 to May 2016, 142 neonates from the Army General Hospital of the Chinese PLA were enrolled in the study. They were divided into two groups: a study group of 42 neonates, who were diagnosed with pulmonary hemorrhage according to their medical history, clinical manifestations and chest X-ray findings, and a control group of 100 neonates with no lung disease. All subjects underwent bedside lung ultrasound in a quiet state in a supine, lateral or prone posture, performed by a single experienced physician. The ultrasound findings were compared between the two groups.Fisher′s exact test was uesd for comparison between two groups.
Result:
The lung ultrasound main findings associated with pulmonary hemorrhage included: (1) Shred sign: which was seen in 40 patients(95%). (2) Lung consolidation with air bronchograms: which were seen in 35 patients(83%). (3) Pleural effusion: which was seen in 34 infants(81%), pleurocentesis confirmed that the fluid was really bleeding.(4)Atelectasis: which was seen in 14 cases(33%). (5) Pleural line abnormalities and disappearing A-lines with an incidence of 100%. (6) Alveolar-interstitial syndrome: 5 patients(12%)had the main manifestations of alveolar-interstitial syndrome. The above signs were not seen in normal controls (all
7.Serological characteristics of anti-PP1Pk and literature review on P blood group system
Jinlong LI ; Shuiwen YE ; Jun SUN ; Yanan CHEN ; Dong XIANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(1):101-106
【Objective】 To comprehensively explore the serological characteristics of anti-PP1Pk and potential therapeutic strategies for recurrent miscarriage in p-blood type pregnant women. 【Methods】 Neutralization with pigeon egg white and human plasma, disruption of IgM antibodies by 2-mercaptoethanol reagent, and complement adding were conducted. Anti-PP1Pk titers under different processing conditions, media and temperatures were determined, and neutralizing effect of human plasma on anti-PP1Pk and its sensitization complement ability were analyzed. 【Results】 The titers of anti-PP1Pk in saline and column agglutination were 4 and 8, respectively. Low temperature increased titers, while β-mercaptoethanol treatment significantly reduced them. Pigeon egg white partially neutralized anti-PP1Pk antibodies. Human plasma was also capable of reducing anti-PP1Pk titers with neutralization capability surpassing that of pigeon egg white, and there were individual differences in neutralization capability. 【Conclusion】 The anti-PP1Pk was a blend of antibodies encompassing both IgM and IgG types, exhibiting cold reactivity, and having the potential for complement activation. Human plasma emerges as an effective modulator for diminishing the efficacy of anti-PP1Pk. Plasma transfusion holds promise as a therapeutic avenue for addressing recurrent miscarriages in pregnant individuals with the p phenotype.
8.Lung ultrasonography for the diagnosis of meconium aspiration syndrome of the newborn infants
Jing LIU ; Haiying CAO ; Shuiwen CHEN ; Wei FU ; Yan WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(16):1227-1230
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of lung ultrasonography for meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS).Methods From August 2014 to October 2015,a total of 67 cases of MAS patients were included in this study based on the medical history,typical clinical symptoms and chest X ray findings.The control group comprised 100 neonates without pulmonary disease.In a resting state,each patient was placed in a supine,lateral recumbent,or prone position.Using the anterior and posterior axillary lines as boundaries,each side of the lung was divided into 3 regions:anterior,lateral and posterior.The probe was held perpendicular or parallel to the ribs,and each region of both sides of the lung was scanned.Results In this study,the main lung ultrasonographic findings in MAS patients were as follows:(1) Lung consolidation with air bronchograms,which was found in all patients.Generally,the large area of lung consolidation with irregular margins was seen in severe MAS patients while the small area of lung consolidation was seen in mild patients.(2) Pleural line anomalies and the disappearance of the A-lines,which were found in all patients.(3) Atelectasis,which was found in 12 severe cases(17.9%),with severe massive atelectasis and visible lung pulse.(4) Pleural effusion,which was found in 9 cases (13.4%) including mild or severe patients.(5) Alveolar-interstitial syndrome (AIS) or B-line in the non-consolidation area was found in all patients.Conclusions There were specific imaging findings in lung ultrasound in MAS patients.Lung ultrasonography can be used for the routine diagnosis of MAS because of its accuracy,reliability,low-cost and simplicity,no risk of radiation damage as well as it is convenience to observe and understand the dynamic changes of the patients' condition timely.
9.Point-of-care examinations of lung ultrasonography in neonatal intensive care unit
Shuiwen CHEN ; 100700 北京,陆军总医院附属八一儿童医院新生儿重症监护中心 ; 518133 广东深圳宝安区妇幼保健院儿科 ; Wei FU ; Jing LIU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2017;16(11):876-880
Objective To study the features of ultrasonography ( LUS) of lung diseases in neonatal intensive care unit ( NICU) .Methods Total 1413 neonates admitted in NICU of Beijing Chaoyang District Maternal and Child Health Hospital , Bayi Children′s Hospital Affiliated to the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Shenzhen Bao′an Maternal and Child Health Hospital from December 2014 to February 2015 were included in this study .All the newborns underwent LUS examination , the ultrasonographic features of neonatal lung diseases were analyzed .Results There were 1059 cases (74.9%) with lung diseases among 1413 neonates .Among 354 neonates without lung diseases , the B-lines were observed in 351 cases (99.2%) within 3 day after birth, in 113 cases (31.9%) in 3 day to 1 week after birth, and in 23 cases in 1 to 2 weeks after birth .Among 491 neonates with lung diseases undergoing LUS examination within 48 h after admission, the A-lines disappeared in all patients; the other features included pleural lines abnormalities (n=440, 89.6%), interstitial syndrome (n=353, 71.9%), lung consolidation(n=423, 86.25%), pulmonary edema ( n =135, 27.5%) and lung pulse ( n =96, 19.6%).The reduction or elimination of above abnormal signs represented the alleviation of lung diseases .Fifty four neonates , in whom the lung diseases were not detected by X-ray, were diagnosed as transient tachypnea of newborn (TTN), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)and pneumonia by LUS.Fifty five patients, who were misdiagnosed with RDS by X-ray, were confirmed as TTN by LUS .Seventy one neonatal patients with long-term oxygen dependence , in whom no abnormal signs were detected by X-ray, underwent LUS examination and lung atelectasis, pulmonary consolidation and/or interstitial syndrome were diagnosed in 46 cases.Conclusion The LUS is practical and effective in diagnosis of neonatal pulmonary diseases , it is a non-irradiative diagnostic procedure and can be applied on bed side;therefore, it should be routinely used in NICU .
10.Autologous blood transfusion drainage and simple drainage after lumbar surgery: A comparative study
Qiaomei YUAN ; Yusong JIA ; Jinyu LI ; Chenying ZHENG ; Chunxiao BAI ; Fan ZHANG ; Xueshi DI ; Shengqian KANG ; Shuiwen LONG ; Jiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(3):245-248
【Objective】 To investigate the effect of autologous blood transfusion(ABT) drainage system and simple drainage(using drainage bags) on the prognosis of patients after lumbar surgery. 【Methods】 The patients admitted to the Department of Orthopedics of our hospital from August 2018 to September 2020 who underwent posterior open lumbar internal fixation and fusion were divided into two groups according to different drainage methods adopted after surgery: 50 patients were randomly selected from the patients who received postoperative ABT system for drainage as ABT group, and 50 patients were randomly selected from the patients who received postoperative drainage by drainage bag as simple drainage bgroup(the control group). The postoperative drainage volume, actual postoperative drainage, total dominant blood loss, total autologous blood transfusion volume, as well as the postoperative anemia indexes, infection indexes and albumin levels in d1, d3 and d7 of the 2 groups were retrospectively analyzed. 【Results】 The gender, age, operation duration and operation segment of the 2 groups were comparable (P>0.05), and preoperative Hb, Hct, ALB, WBC, NE%, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative autologous blood transfusion volume and actual postoperative drainage volume were similar (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in Hb, Hct, ALB, WBC, NE% and CRP in postoperative d1, d3 and d7, as well as in preoperative and postoperative Hb, Hct and ALB, and in postoperative and preoperative WBC, NE% and CRP (P>0.05). The postoperative drainage volume (mL) and total dominant blood loss (mL) in ABT group and the control group were 554.40±176.82 vs 337.80±102.43, and 1 048.40±282.87 vs 791.80±277.02, respectively (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The use of ABT drainage system after lumbar surgery increased the drainage volume compared with simple drainage, but the improvement of anemia, albumin and infection was not obvious. ABT system should not be used routinely for drainage after lumbar surgery.