1.Influence of nursing intervention on quality of life of adult patients with asthma
Chunli LIU ; Wenhong LI ; Bo LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(3):14-16
Objective To know the quality of life-related factors in patients with asthma, and then carry out certain effective counter nursing measures. Methods Investigated 137 patients with severe asthma, to know their nursing requirement and factors which can influence their quality of life, and then counert nursing measures were carried out for patients according to the results of investigation. Compared the quality of life of patients with asthma before and after the research. Results There was a negative correlation between the quality of life for patients with asthma and their smoking habit, sleeping station, disease course and complica-tions respectively, while a positive correlation between the quality of life for patients with asthma and their edu-caiton background, asthma-related knowledge and incomes. The nursing requirement about health education, psychological interview, treatment services were the main requirements. After the nursing intervention, the quali-ty of life for patients with asthma was significant better than before. Conchlsions There were several factors which can influence the quality of life for patients with asthma, analysis,carry out certain strategy and eval-uation a kind of proper mode for adult patients with asthma.
2.Evaluation of the application effect of cleaning packaging of surgical medical apparatus and instruments in sterilization and supply center of hospital
Liling JIAO ; Wenhong LIU ; Junxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(14):1-3
Objective To investigate the application effect of cleaning packaging of surgical medical apparatus and instruments in sterilization and supply center of hospital. Methods The first-time qualification rate of cleaning,packaging and sterility test and incidence rate of nosocomial infection before and after the application of cleaning packaging of surgical medical apparatus and instruments in sterilization and supply center of hospital.The application effect was comprehensively evaluated. Results The first-time qualification rate of cleaning,packaging and sterility test after the application of cleaning packaging of surgical medical apparatus and instruments in sterilization and supply center were significantly increased.The incidence rate of nosocomial infection was 1.5% before and 5.5% after the application of cleaning packaging of surgical medical apparatus and instruments,the difference was significant. Conclusions Application of cleaning packaging of surgical medical apparatus and instruments in sterilization and supply center can effectively control the cleaning and packaging quality,guarantee the thoroughness of subsequent disinfection and sterilization,decrease the incidence rate of nosocomial infection caused by poor quality of surgical medical apparatus and instruments.It creates reliable medical environment for patients and obtain good social and economic benefit,which is worthy of wide application.
3.Clinical distribution and drug resistance analysis of Acinetobacter baumannii in an enterprise hospital of Wuhan during 2007-2012
Jinhua LIU ; Wenhong HUANG ; Xiaojuan WU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(20):2788-2789,2791
Objective To analyze the clinical distribution and drug resistance of clinically isolated strains of Acinetobacter Bau-mannii(ABA)in our hospital from January 2007 to December 2012 so as to provide the basis for the rational use of antibacterial drugs in clinic.Methods The API microbiological culture and identification system was adopted to conduct the ABA culture,identi-fication and drug susceptibility analysis on the clinical specimens submitted by various clinical department and the drug resistance of the strains was analyzed by using WHONET5.6 software.Results 791 strains of ABA were isolated in the recent 6 years,and the isolating rate of ABA in the pathogenic bacteria was 7.8%;The ABA detection was dominated by the sputum (80.4%)and the throat swab(10.9%)specimens;the distribution of isolated ABA strains were relatively widespread;the infection rates of the pa-tients were higher in ICU (18.8%),cadre wards(17.6%),respiratory medicine department(13.3%)and neurosurgery department (12.3%).During these 6 years,the drug resistance rate of less than 50% included imipenem(IPM)and cefoperazone sodium/sul-bactam,and the resistance rate in most of commonly used antibacterial drugs showed an increasing trend,especially IPM.Conclusion The drug resistance of ABA is more serious and the resistance rate of clinically isolated strains to most of antibacterial drugs in our hospital during 2007- 2012 showed an increasing trend.Dynamically monitoring the ABA distribution and the drug resistance changes conduces to guide the rational use of antibacterial drugs in clinic,prevent the nosocomial infection and reduce the generation of pan-drug resistant strains.
4.Analysis of Hepatic Encephalopathy After TIPSS
Wenhong CHEN ; Yuxin NONG ; Yangsheng LIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the causes and characterization of hepatic encephalopathy after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts(TIPSS).Methods 32 cases of patients with recepted TIPSS operation were enrolled in retrospective study.Results 9 of 32 patients suffered from hepatic encephalopathy were detected out after TIPSS. The present of hepatic encephalopathy was associated with the flow direction of blood in portvein after the operation(P
5.Association of chronic kidney disease and cerebral microbleeds in patients with ischemic stroke
Qing PENG ; Yining HUANG ; Wenhong LIU ; Ran LIU ; Wei SUN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2014;47(11):747-751
Objective To investigate the association between the presence of cerebral microbleeds and chronic kidney disease in patients with ischemic stroke.Methods Patients with ischemic stroke within 1-6 months were consecutively recruited.Cranial MRI was taken within two weeks after recruitment.Cerebral microbleeds were assessed using Microbleed Anatomical Rating Scale on gradient echo MRI.Demographics including sex,age and risk factors were obtained.Chronic kidney disease was defined and classified according to National Kidney Fundation-Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative Guideline.Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was estimated by using the abbreviated Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation.Results Of the 636 patients included,mean age was (59.8 ± 10.1) years,435 (68.4%) were male.Sixty-six had decreased estimated GFR (eGFR; < 60 ml · min-1 · 1.73 m-2).Two hundred and one (31.6%) patients had cerebral microbleeds,which were most commonly located in deep or infratentorial location (133/201,66.2%).The presence of cerebral microbleeds was much higher in patients with decreased eGFR than the others (48.5% (32/66) vs 29.6% (169/570),x2 =9.709,P =0.002).Age,history of hypertension and decreased eGFR were associated with the presence of cerebral microbleeds in univariate analysis.In multivariate analysis,decreased eGFR was independently associated with the presence of cerebral microbleeds in deep or infratentorial location (OR =1.457,95% CI 1.044-2.034,P =0.027),but not associated with the presence of cerebral microbleeds in pure lobe.Conclusion Impaired kidney function is associated with the presence of cerebral microbleeds in deep or infratentorial regions in patients with ischemic stroke.
6.Effects of ACTH combined with Huaiqihuang on rat hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis
Wenhong WANG ; Bili ZHANG ; Yan LIU ; Yan LIU ; Linsheng ZHAO
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(7):857-860
Objective To investigate the effects of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)combined with Huaiqihuang on hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) in rats. Methods Fifty rats were randomly divided into five groups according to the random number table method:normal control group (group A), prednisone group (group B), Huaiqihuang group (group C), ACTH group (group D) and combined treatment group (group E) with 10 rats in each group. Rats in group B, C, D and E were gavaged by acetic acid prednisone water solution 12.5 mg/(kg · d) for 4 weeks to establish HPA axis suppression model. Group A was given distilled water 10 mL/(kg·d) as control. Rats in group C and E were gavaged with Huaiqihuang 5 g/(kg·d) 30 minutes after intragastric administration of prednisone acetate. At the third week of the experiment, group D and E were subcutaneous injected with ACTH 200 μg/(kg·d). The serum cortisol levels were measured respectively at the start of the ex?periment, 2 weeks and 4 weeks of experiment. Animals were sacrificed at the end of the experiment, and then weights of the pituitary, adrenal glands and the viscera index were calculated. The pathological changes of the pituitary and adrenal glands were observed by HE stainning. Results After 2 weeks, the serum cortisol levels were significantly lower in group B, C, D and E than those of group A (P<0.05), suggesting that the model was successful. After 4 weeks, the serum cortisol levels were significantly higher in group C, D and E than those of group B (P<0.05), and between the treatment group the value was group E>group D>group C (P<0.05). At the same time, the weights of pituitary and adrenal gland and the viscera in?dex were higher in the three groups than those of B group (P<0.05). The HE staining showed that there were no significant changes in the distal part of the pituitary gland in five groups. The adrenal cortex zona was thinning and the structure was dis?ordered in group B. There were different degrees of hyperplasia in group C, group D, and group E, which was the most obvi?ous in group E. Conclusion ACTH combined with Huaiqihuang can promote adrenal cortex zona hyperplasia and cortisol secretion, which reduces the glucocorticoid induced inhibition of HPA axis in rats.
7.Incidence and Risk Factors of Cerebral Microbleeds in Patients with Ischemic Stroke
Qing PENG ; Yining HUANG ; Wei SUN ; Ran LIU ; Wenhong LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(9):820-823
Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of cerebral microbleeds(CMB) in ischemic stroke patients.Methods Patients with cerebral infarction for 1~6 months were recruited.Clinical data were recorded.MRI was reviewed blindly to determine the number of CMB and lacunar infarcts and the white matter lesions(WML).The independent risk factors of CMB were analyzed with the Logistic multivariable regression.Results 636 subjects were included.CMB were found in 250 cases(39.3%).The incidence of CMB in patients of ≤50,50~65 and >65 years old were 27.2%,38.1% and 47.6% respectively(P<0.05).CMB was more frequent in patients with more lacunar infarcts(P<0.05).The incidence of CMB in patients with negative,mild,moderate and severe WML were 21.9%,33.8%,46.9%and 63.1% respectively(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that history of hypertension(OR=1.523,95% CI 1.019~2.276),severity of WML(OR=1.535,95% CI 1.258~1.874) and lacunar infarcts(OR=1.517,95% CI 1.087~2.118) were the independent risk factors for presence of CMB.Conclusion CMB was frequent in ischemic stroke.The frequency of CMB increased with aging,grade of lacunar infarcts and WML.History of hypertension,severity of WML and lacunar infarcts were the independent risk factors for CMB presence.
8.p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase plays a critical role in the control of energy metabolism and development of cardiovascular diseases
Wenhong CAO ; Yan XIONG ; Qufan COLLINS ; Huiyu LIU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2007;32(1):1-14
p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38) is a member of MAP kinase family. Its widespectrum roles in the control of energy metabolism have been indicated in numerous studies. P3 8 participates in the energy metabolism in all major tissues/organs involved in the control of energy metabolism, including adipose tissue, skeletal muscles, islet cells, and liver. In white adipose tissue, p38 plays an important role in adipose differentiation and glucose uptake although it is still inconclusive whether this role of p38 is stimulatory or inhibitory. The stimulatory role of p38 in transcription of the uncoupling protein 1 ( UCP1 ) gene in brown adipose tissue is relatively clear. A fundamental role for p38 in the differentiation of skeletal muscles and mitochondrial biogenesis in skeletal muscles is rather definitive although the role of p3 8 in glucose uptake of skeletal muscles remains controversial. In islet cells, p38 appears to be involved in β-cell apoptosis. P38 has been indicated in the control of preproinsulin gene transcription, but remains controversial. However, it seems clear that p38 does not play a significant role in insulin secretion. In the liver, p38 plays a central role in hepatic glucose and lipid metabolism. Activation of p38 participates in the processes to increase blood glucose levels through reducing glycogen synthesis and increasing hepatic gluconeogenesis. P38 appears to prevent fat storage by inhibiting hepatic lipogenesis and promoting fatty acid oxidation in the liver. Additionally, p38 may play a critical role in cholesterol metabolism by regulating expression of the LDLR gene and bile metabolism. P38 does not only participate in various physiological and pathophysiological processes in cardiomyocytes, but also is heavily involved in the development of atherosclerotic lessions through its influences on monocytes/macrophages, vascular endothelial cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells.
9.Analysis on the development of commercial health insurance amid the ongoing health reform
Youhua YAO ; Wenhong ZONG ; Guodong TIAN ; Yuexing LIU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2011;27(12):929-932
An analysis of policy support for commercial health insurance,its interface with social insurance,and compensation risk control.Recommendations:laws and regulations commercial health insurance,with supportive government taxation policies; clear definition of social medical insurance and commercial health insurance,with commercial health insurers innovating their products and enriching the assurance; information sharing between insurers and medical institutions,bridging the two and encouraging commercial ones to play a role in health management.
10.Vascular disruption effects of HepG2 tumor by microbubble desruption-re-desruption
Wenhong GAO ; Yu ZHONG ; Lu QIAO ; Li ZHANG ; Zheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2013;(2):166-169
Objective To investigate the change of HepG2 liver tumor perfusion after microbubble enhanced ultrasound cavitation treatment and observe the related pathological injury.Methods Twenty eight Balb/c(nu/nu) nude mice transplanted subcutaneous HepG2 tumor were divided into three groups randomly,including the microbubble enhanced ultrasound cavitation group,the ultrasound group and the sham group.Microbubble enhanced ultrasound cavitation treatment was performed by 0.1 ml microbubbles intravenous injection combined with pulse ultrasound emission in experimental group,while in control groups only ultrasound exposure or microbubble injection were applied.The perfusion of tumors was imaged using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography before and after treatments.Time-intensity curve and peak intensity were analyzed.The tumors were then harvested for histological examination.Results The perfusion of HepG2 tumors almost vanished immediately after treatment in experimental group,with the peak intensity reduced from (26.9 ± 10.9)% to(8.2 ± 5.8)% (P <0.05).There was no significant changes before and after treatments (P > 0.05) in the two control groups.Histological findings were disruption of the endothelia,significant hemorrhage and increased intercellular fluid.Conclusions Microbubble-enhanced ultrasound cavitation can significantly reduce tumor blood perfusion and disrupt tumor vascularture.This new ultrasound therapy can potentially become a new physical anti-angiogenetic therapy for liver tumor.