Objective To investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine plus ropivacanie on lumbar plexus-sciatic nerve blocks and sedation. Methods One hundred and twenty patients( ASA Ⅰ-Ⅲ) scheduled for unilateral arthroscopy of the knee received lumbar plexus-sciatic nerve blocks. The patients were randomly divided into 4 groups(n = 30 in each). In group R,dexmedetomidine was not used for nerve. In group RLD,dexmedetomidine was only used for lumbar-plexus block. In group RSD,dexmedeto-midine was only used for sciatic nerve block. In group RD,dexmedetomidine was used for both lumbar-plexus block and sciatic nerve block. Onset time and maximum time of sensory and motor block,duration of analgesia,Ramsay scores,HR,and the incidence of anesthetic toxicity were recorded at different time points(T0-T4). Results There were no significant differences in the onset time of sensory and motor block among the groups(P > 0. 05). However,there were significant differences in the maximum time of sensory and motor block for the lumbar plexus among the RLD group[(1008. 00 ± 104. 99)min and (800. 00 ± 97. 56)min],RD group[(922. 00 ± 149. 05)min and(732. 00 ± 139. 52)min],RSD group [(768. 00 ± 108. 48)min and(602. 00 ± 84. 09)min],and R group[(742. 00 ± 129. 44)min and (612. 00 ± 109. 62)min]. There were significant differences in the maximum time of sensory and motor block for the sciatic nerve among the RLD group[(1006. 00 ± 117. 58)min and(810. 00 ± 105. 41) min],RD group[(932. 00 ± 144. 18)min and(744. 00 ± 136. 09)min],RSD group[(738. 00 ± 120. 16)min and(582. 00 ± 96. 04)min],and R group[(708. 00 ± 126. 45)min and(548. 00 ± 111. 12)min]. Compare with the R group,the Ramsay scores of at the time point of T1-T4 were higher and the HRs were lower in the RLD group,RSD group and RD group. There were significant differences in the analgesia duration among the RLD group[(1006. 00 ± 117. 58)min],RD group[(918. 00 ± 83. 60)min],RSD group[(898. 00 ± 131. 34)min],and R group[(808. 00 ± 119. 72)min]. No local anesthetic intoxication was noticed. Conclusion Perineural dexmedetomidine plus ropivacaine increase the effects of lumbar plexus-sciatic nerve blocks in a dose-dependent manner. Dexmedetomidine provides a good sedative effect,however,it may lead to bradycardia.

Objective To investigate the changes in neuron-spe ci fic enolase (NSE) and S100B in patient′s serum before, during and after surgery of acute cerebral trauma, and to examine the influence of propofol, a venous an esthetic, on these changes, so as to evaluate the brain-protective effects of t his agent. Methods Ten patients with no cerebral injury and sch eduled for urological operation served as control group. Thirty patients with ce rebral trauma were randomly allocated to either propofol group (n=15) or iso flurane group (n=15). NSE and S100B were measured by ELISA in both propofol and isoflurane groups before surgery, 2 hours after cranial surgery started, and after surgery. The same measurement was done in the control group only before s urgery. Glasgow scores of patients with cerebral trauma were estimated and recor ded. Results Before surgery, the NSE and S100B in the patients with cerebral trauma were significantly higher than that in the control group ( P

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ropi-vacanie in brachial plexus block (BPB)through modified coracoid approach.Methods Sixty patients scheduled for selective upper extremity surgery were randomly divided into two groups,30 patients in each group.BPB was performed at the point of 2 cm below coracoid directed by nerve stimulator. Ropivacaine (200 mg)was diluted into 40 ml in group R (n=30)and ropivacaine (200 mg)+1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine diluted into 40 ml in group RD (n=30).Motor and sensory block onset times and blockade durations were recorded.HR,SBP,DBP and SpO2 were recorded before drug administration and 1 5,30,60,90 and 120 min after drug administration.Visual Analog Scale (VAS)of normal up-per extremity in group RD was recorded before drug administration and 30 min after drug administra-tion.Side effects were recorded in both groups.Results Sensory and motor block onset time was sig-nificantly longer in group R than those in group RD;Sensory and motor blockade durations in group R was significantly shorter than in those group RD (P <0.01).Compared with group RD,MAP,HR at 30,60,90,120 minutes after drug administration were significantly higher in group R(P <0.05 ). VAS of normal upper extremity in group RD before drug administration and 30 min after drug admin-istration had no statistical significance.7 patients were treated with atropine for bradycardia in group RD.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine for BPB shortens the sensory and motor block onset time and prolongs the duration of sensory and motor blockade.

Objective To compare the influence for intravenous dexmedetomidine and midazolam during combined spinal and epidural anesthesia (CSEA) on sedation,respiratory and circulatory.Methods Ninety patients with lower extremity fractures and internal fixation,were divided into dexmedetomidine group,midazolam group and control group by random digits table with 30 cases each.CSEA was performed at L3-4 interspace.After block reached T8 level,dexmedetomidine,midazolam and 0.9％ sodium chloride were given to the three groups.Ramsay score,mean arterial pressure (MAP),heart rate (HR),partial pressure of carbon dioxide in end expiratory gas (PErCO2),respiratory rate (RR) were recorded before anesthesia(T0),after CSEA (T1),and 10,15,30,45,60 min after giving drug (T2-T6),and intraoperative awareness was recorded.Results Ramsay score in dexmedetomidine group and midazolam group at T2-T6 were higher than those in the group T0,T1 and concurrent control group (P ＜ 0.05),MAP were lower than those in the group T0,T1 and concurrent control group (P ＜ 0.05).HR in dexmedetomidine group at T2-T6 were lower than those in concurrent midazolam group and control group (P ＜ 0.05).PETCO2 in midazolam group at T2-T6 were higher than those in concurrent dexmedetomidine group and control group (P ＜ 0.05),RR were lower than those in concurrent dexmedetomidine group and control group (P ＜ 0.05).The rate of intraoperative awareness in dexmedetomidine group and midazolam group was lower than that in control group [16.7％(5/30) and 13.3％(4/30) vs.93.3％(28/30),P＜0.05].Conclusions Dexmedetomidine and midazolam provide good sedation to reduce intraoperative awareness,slight inhibition of blood pressure.Dexmedetomidine can decrease HR,but it does not influence respiratory function.Midazolam restrains respiratory function.

Eleven patients underwent acetabulum revision using modified anterolateral approach due to acetabulum loosening but femoral prosthesis in sound fixation following total hip arthroplasty in Department of Joint Surgery,Tianjin Hospital between August 2002 and February 2005. During the mean follow-up of 4.2 years,all 11 patients gained primary stable fixation and good function. One patient underwent another revision due to infection; one developed femoral prosthesis loosening and underwent femoral revision. X-ray of the other patients showed no loosening or dislocation or radiotransparent region surrounding the prosthesis. One patient developed lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury and relieved 6 months later.

From February 2002 to May 2007,9 cases(9 hips) of periprosthetic fractures during the primary total hip arthroplasty for developmental dysplasia of the hip were selected,including 1 male and 8 females aged 52-69 years.In the primary total hip arthroplasty,femoral prosthesis with the same size as intramedullary reamer and acetabular prosthesis with 2 mm diameter larger than acetabular reamer were used.The pain,function,range of motion and degree of deformity were accessed using the Harris score.The patients were followed for 1-6 years.Among the 9 patients with periprosthetic fractures,4 acetabular fractures were stable which were treated by additional augmentation screws,and 1 fracture was unstable which was treated by structural bone grafting and additional screws.And there was one Vancouver type AG fracture which was treated by cerclage wire,3 Vancouver B1 fractures which were fixed by locking compression plate(LCP) or cerclage wire,and one Vancouver type C fracture which was also fixed by LCP.No component loosening or migration was found in the postoperative X-ray.The mean Harris score was 87.2 at the final follow-up.The results of the study show that during the primary total hip arthroplasty in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip,the oversize of the acetabular component should be controlled to equal to or less than 2 mm.For patients with severe osteoporosis,acetabular components with the same size to reamer are recommended combined with additional screws,or cemented cup.When an acetebular fracture is found during total hip arthroplasty,we could use additional screws or bone grafting.Once a periprosthetic femoral fracture occurs during the operation,methods of fixation should be selected based on the type of the fracture and stability of the prosthesis.

Objective To evaluate the effects of parecoxib sodium for preemptive analgesia in patients undergoing cerebral angiography. Methods Sixty patients undergoing cerebral angiography were divided into two groups by random digits table with 30 cases in each : group P and group F. Patients in group P received parecoxib sodium 40 mg 30 min before operation, while group F received fentanyl 1 μ g/kg 2 min before operation. The changes of hemodynamics were observed before operation (To), immediately right internal carotid artery angiography during operation (T1), immediately right vertebral artery angiography (T2),immediately left internal carotid artery angiography(T3), immediately left vertebral artery angiography(T4), 10min after operation (T5). The mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2)and visual analogue score (VAS) were recorded at different times during the whole operation. Results There were no significantly differences on MAP, HR and VAS between group P and group F (P ＞ 0.05 ). But the SpO2 at T1 ,T2,T3 in group F (0.94±0.03,0.95±0.02,0.95±0.02) were significantly lower than those in group P (0.98 ± 0.01,0.98 ± 0.02,0.98 ± 0.02 )(P＜0.05 ), and 2 cases SpO2 ＜ 0.90 at Ti. Conclusion Parecoxib sodium administered preemptively provides a nice analgesic effect in patients undergoing cerebral angiography, and is more safe than fentanyl.

Objective To evaluate the effects of Xuefurong capsules,the traditional Chinese medicine for invigorating the kidney,on sexual function and expression of neuronal nitric oxide synthase(nNOS) in paraventricular nucleus(PVN) in adult castrated SD rats.Methods The male castrated rat model was made and three days after operation the liquid of Xuefurong capsules(5 mg/kg) was given by intragastric administration once a day for 28 days.The sexual function was observed and the nNOS expression in PVN was detected by using ABC immunohistochemical method.The number,area and gray degree of nNOS were counted and analyzed with semi-quantitative method.Results ①Compared with that in the castrated group,the serum testosterone level increased obviously in Xuefurong group(P0.05).Conclusion Xuefurong capsules can increase the level of testosterone,enhance the sexual function of castrated rats and nNOS expression in PVN.

Objective To investigate the characteristics of plaque morphology of the patients with unstable angina(UA)by intravascular ultrasound(IVUS). Methods24 patients with stable angina pectoris(SA)and 33 patients with unstable angina(UA)were examined by coronary coronary arteriograph(CAG)and intravascular ultrasound(IVUS).The culprit lesions about the characteristic of the plaque were studied,the external elastic membrane cross-sectional area and lumen cross-sectional area were measured,the plaque area,plaque burden,eccentricity index were calculated,and the remodeling index was examined. ResultsExternal elastic membrane area,plaque area and vascular remodeling ratio were significantly greater at target lesions in UA patients than in patients with SA(P＜0.05).Positive remodeling and soft plaque were predominantly in UA patients(P＜0.05). ConclusionThe morphological features of coronary artery plaques in UA group were significantly different from those in SA group.More soft plaque,plaque rupture,thrombus formation,and positive remodeling were found in UA patients compared with SA patients.