1.Implanted cortical electrical stimulation and the expressions of Nissl bodies and growth-associated protein 43 In the brain after ischemic injury
Sichao ZHOU ; Tao LI ; Haihan ZHOU ; Xuan CHENG ; Qian ZHANG ; Jie TAN ; Chengyan LI ; Yanwen DUAN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;34(6):421-425
Objective To investigate the effect of implanted cortical electrical stimulation (CES) on the expression of Nissl bodies and growth-associated protein 43 (GAP-43) in the brain after ischemic injury,and its mechanism.Methods Models of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) were established in 23 male Sprague-Dawley rats.They were randomly divided into a CES group (CES,n=13) and a no stimulation group (NS,n=10) and electrical stimulators were implanted in both groups.CES was applied for 14 d in the CES group but not in the NS group.The expression of Nissl bodies and GAP-43 around the infarct were quantified using version 6.0 of the ImagePro Plus system.Results In the CES group the Nissl bodies had a deep color,and their percentage of area was higher than that in the NS group.The GAP-43 positive expression area also had a relatively deep color,and the average percentage of positive expression area was also higher than that in the NS group.Conclusions CES can enhance the expression of Nissl bodies and GAP-43 after cerebral infarction.This suggests that CES can promote axon growth and the formation of new neural circuits.
2.Analysis of the analgesic effect and safety of dexmedetomidine combined with dorsal penile nerve block in children with circumcision
Sichao SHAO ; Qitao ZHOU ; Gaojiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2018;25(2):147-150
Objective To investigate the effect and safety of dexmedetomidine combined with dorsal penile nerve block for circumcision in children .Methods 130 children with circumcision were divided into the observation group and the control group according to the digital table ,65 cases in each group .The control group received total inhalation of seven halothane anesthesia ,and the observation group received dexmedetomidine combined with dorsal penile nerve block anesthesia .The efficacy and safety of the two groups were compared .Results In the observation group after induction,the mean arterial pressure[(69.89 ±5.24)mmHg],awake and mean arterial pressure[(70.14 ± 5.30)mmHg],rhythm of the heart after induction [(100.36 ±10.67)times/min],the rhythm of the heart when they woke up[(102.64 ±10.58) times/min],blood oxygen saturation after induction [(98.25 ±0.63)%],awake and blood oxygen saturation[(98.64 ±0.66)%]and other signs of vital signs had no statistically significant differences compared with the control group (F=0.130,0.215,0.548,0.613,0.106,0.257,all P>0.05).In the observation group,the eyelash reflex disappearing time , operation time, awakening time were ( 23.16 ±2.13 ) s, ( 9.70 ± 1.24)min,(10.03 ±1.27)min,respectively,which in the control group were(27.98 ±3.87)s,(11.88 ±2.87)min, (11.89 ±3.87) min,respectively,there were statistically significant differences between the two groups ( t=8.797, 5.621,6.633,all P<0.05).In the observation group,the postoperative agitation score ,sedation score,pain score were(2.75 ±1.25)points,(1.11 ±0.13)points,(5.26 ±1.44)points,respectively,which in the control group were (6.78 ±2.89) points,(1.11 ±0.13) points,(8.97 ±3.64) points,respectively,there were statistically significant differences between the two groups (t =10.318,17.236,10.318,all P <0.05).Conclusion Application of dexmedetomidine combined with penile dorsal nerve block anesthesia in pediatric circumcision takes effect quickly , children with stable vital signs ,less postoperative agitation ,it is worthy of popularization and application in clinic .
3.Epidemiological survey of childhood asthma in Wuxi and its relation to outdoor environmental factors
Yun GUO ; Weiwei SU ; Mei DONG ; Zhenzhen PAN ; Qian WANG ; Shanshan PAN ; Qin ZHOU ; Shiyao XU ; Sichao SHAO ; Pan WANG ; Xiaoping WU ; Ling LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(4):271-274
Objective:To investigate the incidence of asthma and the characteristics of acute attacks in children aged 3-14 in different administrative areas of Wuxi, and to analyze the correlation of asthma with the outdoor environmental factors.Methods:A total of 10 175 children aged 3-14 were randomly selected from 5 different administrative regions in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province for childhood asthma epidemiological survey from January to December in 2017.Results:The complete questionnaires were collected from 8 318 children with a response rate of 81.70%.There were 6 734 valid questionnaires.Asthma occurred to 259 children, and the prevalence rate was 3.84%.The prevalence of asthma in male and female children was 4.89% (163 cases) and 2.82% (96 cases), respectively.The ratio of male patients to female patients was 1.70∶1.00, and the difference was significant ( χ2=19.72, P<0.01). Children were most prone to suffer from asthma attacks at the turn of seasons (87/259 cases, 33.59%). The frequency of asthma was the lowest from June to August (9/259 cases, 3.47%). Among 244 cases attacked by acute asthma, the prevailing time period of acute attacks was irregular in 88 patients (36.07%), bedtime in 64 cases (26.23%). In different regions of the city, the lowest prevalence rate of asthma was found in Binhu District (50/1 830 cases, 2.73%), the highest prevalence rate of asthma was found in Xinwu District (71/1 502 cases, 4.72%), the difference between the highest and lowest prevalence rates of asthma was significant ( χ2=13.19, P<0.05). In terms of the air quality in different admi-nistrative regions of Wuxi, the nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) concentration, the carbon monoxide (CO) concentration, PM 10 and PM 2.5 in Binhu District were lower than other 4 regions.In different seasons in Wuxi city, the sulfur dioxide(SO 2) concentration, the NO 2 concentration, the CO concentration, PM 10 and PM 2.5 from June to August were significantly lower than those in other months.The prevalence of asthma in children in different administrative districts of Wuxi was weakly positively correlated with the SO 2 concentration, the NO 2 concentration and PM 10 ( r=0.10, P<0.01; r=0.22, P<0.01; r=0.06, P<0.01, respectively). The prevalence of asthma was weakly negatively associated with the ozone(O 3) concentration ( r=-0.06, P<0.01). Acute asthma attacks were weakly positively correlated with the SO 2 concentration ( r=0.22, P<0.01), the NO 2 concentration ( r=0.28, P<0.01), the CO concentration ( r=0.23, P<0.01), PM 10 ( r=0.18, P<0.01) and PM 2.5 ( r=0.18, P<0.01), and weakly negatively correlated with the O 3 concentration ( r=-0.40, P<0.01). Conclusions:The prevalence of asthma in Wuxi is higher in boys than in girls, and the frequency of asthma attacks is related to the season.The SO 2, NO 2, CO, PM 10, PM 2.5 and O 3 concentration affect the prevalence and acute attacks of asthma.
4.Distribution and exposure assessment of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in indoor dust of Shanghai
Qifan YANG ; Bing SHEN ; Jingting CAI ; Zhongling LIU ; Yi LI ; Sichao FENG ; Yihui ZHOU ; Silan LU ; Hong ZHAO ; Zhiling YE ; Jianjing XIONG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(3):247-251
Objective To characterize the distribution and assess the exposure to phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in the indoor dust of Shanghai City. Methods Samples were collected from 33 sampling sites, including homes, hotels, offices and public places, in Shanghai in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The samples were pretreated by 100 sieves, extracted and concentrated, and then analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in selected ion mode (SIM). Results Results on the characteristics of PAEs in indoor dust in different places showed that concentrations of PAEs were in a range of <0.01-2 464 mg·kg-1.The average concentration of 16 PAEs was 613 mg·kg-1. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-iso-butyl phthalate (DiBP), di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) and di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP) were the main components of PAEs in indoor dust, accounting for approximately 99.5% of 16 PAEs. The intake of DEHP, DBP, DEP and BBP was lower than the tolerable daily intake (TDI) and reference doses (RfD) set by EU CSTEE and U.S. EPA. Conclusion Average daily dose (ADD) via indoor dust is estimated, and the order of intake through different pathways is hand-oral intake>skin contact>respiratory inhalation. Exposure risk of PAEs in children is greater than that in adults.