1.Effects of Qili-Qiangxin capsule on cardiac and pulmonary functions in heart failure patients with chronic pulmonary heart disease
Xuemei ZHANG ; Sheqin YANG ; Aiping HOU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(2):130-133
Objective To investigate the effects of Qili-Qiangxin capsule on cardiac and pulmonary functions in heart failure patients with chronic pulmonary heart disease. Methods A total of 64 heart failure patients with chronic pulmonary heart disease were divided into two groups with the method of random sampling: a treatment group (33 patients) and a control group (31 patients). The patients in the control group received conventional treatment, those in the control group received Qili-Qiangxin capsule on this basis the treatment group for 7 days. The changes of the cardiac and pulmonary functions, and plasma N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) were compared between two groups. Results The total effective rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that of the control group (90.90% vs. 77.42%; χ2=3.908, P<0.05). There were significant difference between two groups in left ventricular ejection fraction (50.73% ± 7.23%vs. 45.22%± 6.36%;t=3.229, P=0.002), stroke volume (63.64 ± 8.38 ml vs. 56.73 ± 8.15 ml;t=3.341, P=0.001), right ventricular end-diastolic diameter (48.39 ±5.56 mm vs. 52.61 ± 6.95 mm; t=2.690, P=0.009), mean pulmonary arterial pressure (21.73 ± 5.78 mmHg vs. 27.26 ± 6.16 mmHg; t=3.705, P=0.001), plasma NT-proBNP level (535.73 ± 175.78 pg/ml vs. 831.26 ± 228.26 pg/ml; t=5.824, P=0.000), forced expiratory volume in first second (60.32% ± 5.56% vs. 48.61% ± 4.67%; t=9.093, P=0.000), percentage of forced expiratory volume in first second to forced vital capacity (66.73%± 5.78%vs. 58.26%± 5.34%;t=6.078, P=0.000), arterial oxygen saturation (96.73%± 5.78%vs. 93.26%± 5.26%;t=2.507, P=0.015), arterial partial pressure of oxygen (82.73 ± 16.78 mmHg vs. 67.26 ± 13.26 mmHg;t=4.075, P=0.000) arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (46.73 ± 8.78 mmHg vs. 54.26 ± 9.26 mmHg; t=3.339, P=0.00). Conclusion Qili-Qiangxin capsule can improve cardiac and pulmonary functions in heart failure patients with chronic pulmonary heart disease.
2.The role of vertical stratification care model in improving the effectiveness of assisted reproductive technology
Mengxing WANG ; Xuemei HOU ; Ning ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(22):1715-1718
Objective To establish the care model of vertical stratification, the safety and effectiveness of assisted reproductive technology has been made. Methods This study involved 708 infertile group from July 2014 to March 2015 of IVF treatment (control group) and 916 infertile group from April 2015 to December 2015 of IVF treatment (vertical stratification group). According to the clinical, the care works are divided into seven parts. Each part has three elements with the primary nurse, work instructions, regulations and quality control measures. Via the survey and test, to convey the awareness of patients, clinic visits, waiting times, the rate of clinical pregnancy, medical expenses. Results After the vertical stratification, compared with the control group, the score increased project of the observation group were causes of infertility, diagnosis, treatment choice, the treatment process, medication precautions, perioperative considerations, adverse reactions, follow-up requirements, the difference was statistically significant (χ2=7.39-159.94,P<0.01). Compared with the control group (10±2) times,(126± 20) min,(2.89±0.05) million,61.57%(564/916), the number of times to the hospital, the waiting time , the medical expenses and the percent of pregnancy were (15±5) times, (333±40) min, (3.21±0.08) million and 50.14%(355/708), the difference was statistically significant (t=-98.67-227.81, P<0.01). Conclusions To establish the care model of vertical stratification has help to improve work efficiency.
3.Analysis of postoperative residual paralysis and respiratory function of patients undergoing neurosurgical anesthesia
Huiwen WANG ; Chunmei HOU ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Ruquan HAN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(11):8-10
ObjectiveTo investigate the incidence of postoperative residual paralysis and respiratory function of patients undergoing neurosurgical anesthesia.Methods Three hundred andtwenty-eight patients undergoing neurosurgical anesthesia (ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ ) were divided into vecuronium group (135 cases) and rocuronium group (193 cases) by random digits table.Anesthesia was maintained with propofol in combination with sevoflurane and intermittented intravenous infusion boluses of muscle relaxatant.Extubation of the intratracheal tube in operation room was performed under clinical criteria.The neuromuscular function were detected by acceleromyography with supramaximal train-of- four(TOF) stimulation of the ulnar nerve,and pulmonary function were measured in postanesthesia care unit(PACU).The TOF ratio and pulmonary function were compared between two groups.ResultsThe incidence of postoperative residual paralysis was 31.9%(43/135) in vecuronium group,and 14.5%(28/193) in rocuronium group.Hypoxemia and hypercapnia occurred in vecuronium group with TOF < 0.9 were higher than in those with TOF ≥0.9[7.0%(3/43) vs.4.3%(4/92) and 44.2%(19/43) vs.18.5%(17/92),P < 0.01 ],while in rocuronium group with TOF < 0.9 were higher than in those with TOF ≥ 0.9 [ 3.6%( 1/28 ) vs.1.2% (2/165) and 39.3%( 11/28 )vs.17.0% (28/165),P < 0.01 ].ConclusionsThere is a high incidence of postoperative residual paralysis according to the clinical criteria of recovery of neuromuscular function of patients undergoing neurosurgical anesthesia,which would impair respiratory function.
4.Comparison of preventive effects of tramadol and ketamine on remifentanil-induced postoperative hyperalgesia after neurosurgical anesthesia
Huiwen WANG ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Chunmei HOU ; Ruquan HAN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(33):1-4
ObjectiveTo compare the preventive effects oftramadol and ketamine on the patients with postoperative hyperalgesia after remifentanil-induced neurosurgical anesthesia.MethodsOne hundred and fifty patients undergoing craniotomy were assigned to tramadol group,ketamine group and normal saline group with 50 cases each by random digits table.Anesthesia was maintained with infusion of remifentanil [0.1-0.2μ g/( kg· min ) ],propofol and sevoflurane.Tramadol ( 1.5 mg/kg),ketamine (0.5 mg/kg) or normal saline was given before skin closing.The emergence time,trachea extubation time,patients required analgesia and tramadol consumption,reverse effect were recorded.The visual analog scale (VAS),Ramsay scores at 15,30,60,120 minutes after emergence were performed.ResultsPatients required analgesia and tramadol consumption in tramadol group and ketamine group were significantly lower than those in normal saline group (P <0.01 or <0.05 ).The occurrence of shiver in tramadol group was lower than that in normal saline group (P <0.05).VAS scores in tramadol group at 15,30 minutes and in ketamine group at 30 minutes after emergence were significantly lower than those in normal saline group (P< 0.05).Ramsay score in ketamine group at 15 minutes after emergence was higher than that in tramadol group and normal saline group [ (2.9 ±0.6) scores vs.(2.3 ±0.7) scores and (2.3 ±0.9) scores](P<0.01).ConclusionTramadol has a goodpreventive effect for postoperative hyperalgesia induced by remifentanil in neurosurgery compared with ketamine.
5.Study of the Specificity of Lumbosacral Points in Regulating Unstable Bladder
Yuelai CHEN ; Jue CEN ; Wenguang HOU ; Xianmin YU ; Xuemei MA
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2008;6(2):99-103
Objective:To investigate the effects of acupuncture of Shenshu(BL 23),Huiyang (BL 35)and Shenshu(BL 23)plus Huiyang(BL 35)on the main symptoms of unstable bladder (USB)and explore the specificity of different points in treating USB through a clinical randomized controlled trial.Methods:Eighty-nine USB patients were allocated to three groups:Shenshu(BL 23),Huiyang(BL 35)and Shenshu(BL 23)plus Huiyang(BL 35).I-PSS was used as an observation index.The effects were evaluated and a comparison was made between the groups after three and six treatments.Resuits:I-PSS significantly improved in all Shenshu (BL 23),Huiyang(BL 35)and Shenshu(BL 23)plus Huiyang(BL 35)groups of USB patients (P<0.05).The effect was significantly beaer in the Huiyang(BL 35)and Shenshu(BL 23)plus Huiyang(BL 35)groups than in the Shenshu(BL 23)group(P<0.05).The efficacy rate was 50.0% in the Shenshu(BL 23)group,82.8% in the Huiyang(BL 35)group and 90.0% in the Shenshu(BL 23)plus Huiyang(BL 35)group.It was significantly higher in the Huiyang(BL 35)and Shenshu(BL 23)plus Huiyang(BL 35)groups than in the Shenshu(BL 23)group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Points Shenshu(BL 23),Huiyang(BL 35)and Shenshu(BL 23)plus Huiyang(BL 35)can all regulate voiding dysfunction and improve quality of life in USB patients.Shenshu (BL 23)plus Huiyang(BL 35)has the most marked therapeutic effect.
6.Incidence and Prevention of Postoperative Hypoxemia in Transsphenoidal Pituitary Tumor Resection
Huiwen WANG ; Chunmei HOU ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Ruquan HAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(10):984-986
ObjectiveTo observe the incidence and mechanism of postoperative hypoxemia in the patients after transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection.Methods579 postoperative patients in postanesthesia care unit (PACU) in March, 2009~June, 2010 were investigated retrospectively using PACU databank. The incidence and mechanism of hypoxemia were analyzed.ResultsThe incidence of hypoxemia was 5.2%. Upper airway obstruction, change of breath mode, residual effects of anesthetics, bronchiospasm, aspiration, acute pulmonary edema and lung disease were the main reasons of postoperative hypoxemia after transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection.ConclusionCareful monitor and treatment are the key to prevent hypoxemia after transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection.
7.Conditioned mediums of different rat cerebral microvascular endothelial cells against damage of ischemia and ischemia/reperfusion neurons
Xuemei QING ; Pengtao LI ; Jinghong HU ; Weihong LI ; Jincai HOU ; Huan DU ; Bing WANG ; Lin SUO
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2007;5(2):183-8
OBJECTIVE: Using the method of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay, to observe the activities of rat cerebral microvascular endothelial cells (CMECs) intervened by Tongluo Jiunao Injection (TLJNI), a traditional Chinese compound drug removing toxin to dredge brain collaterals, and then further study the effects of different kinds of conditioned mediums (CMECs-CM) of cerebral microvascular endothelial cells on ischemia and ischemia/reperfusion cerebral cortex cells, and to probe into the drug pharmacological mechanisms of CMECs in modulating the neurons. METHODS: Three kinds of CMECs (normal, ischemic and ischemic/reperfusional) were all treated by TLJNI previously, and then the three pairs of CMECs-CM without serum were collected respectively for LDH assay. Rat cerebral cortex neurons were also primarily cultured and then divided into similar three groups (normal, ischemic and ischemic/reperfusional). The neuron responses caused by CMECs-CM at different concentrations were observed by using LDH transudation rate assay. RESULTS: The LDH release values of ischemic and ischemic/reperfusional CMECs with TLJNI treatment were obviously reduced (P<0.01) compared with the same kinds of CMECs untreated. For ischemic neurons, both conditioned medium of ischemic CMECs (Is-CM) and conditioned medium of ischemic CMECs with drug treatment (IsT-CM) in high concentration of 100% increased the LDH transudation rate (P<0.01), while in low concentration of 10%, IsT-CM reduced the transudation rate (P<0.05). For ischemia/reperfusion neurons, all kinds of CMECs-CM reduced the transudation rate respectively (P<0.05 or P<0.01). As far as each group concentration was concerned, 10% or 50% showed relatively stronger effects, and both conditioned medium of normal CMECs (N-CM) group and conditioned medium of ischemic/reperfusional CMECs (Rp-CM) group had statistical significance (P<0.05 or P<0.01). For normal neurons, all kinds of CMECs-CM increased the transudation rate respectively (P<0.05 or P<0.01). As far as each group concentration was concerned, only conditioned medium of normal CMECs (N-CM) had statistical significance (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSION: The study shows that TLJNI is capable of preventing the damage of CMECs from both ischemia and ischemia/reperfusion states. Chinese drug can restrain the brain ischemia and ischemia/reperfusion damage by the media that CMECs modulate the neurons, demonstrating the pharmacological mechanisms of TLJNI. This work also indicates that there exist some active substances against ischemia/reperfusion injury secreted from CMECs-CM with TLJNI treatment.
8.Effects of electroacupuncture treatment on nitrergic neurotransmitter in bladder neck and detrusor of rats with unstable bladder
Yuelai CHEN ; Jue CEN ; Wenguang HOU ; Zhiqiang GAO ; Xianmin YU ; Xuemei MA
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2006;4(1):73-5
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture treatment on nitrergic neurotransmitter in bladder neck and detrusor of rats with unstable bladder. METHODS: Rat models of unstable bladder were established by operation to induce urethral obstruction. Electroacupuncture treatment was given by acupuncturing Huiyang and Zhonglushu points for a week. Then the neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS)-, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)- and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)-positive cells in bladder neck and detrusor of the rats were observed. RESULTS: The nitrergic neurotransmitter in bladder neck and detrusor were obviously decreased in rats with unstable bladder. The electroacupuncture treatment could significantly increase the contains of NOS in bladder tissue. CONCLUSION: To promote the synthesis and secretion of nitrergic neurotransmitter in bladder tissue may be one of the mechanisms of acupuncture in adjusting bladder function.
10.Dynamic Observation of Needling Huiyang(BL 35)on Ambulatory Urodynamics in Unstable Bladder
Yuelai CHEN ; Wenguang HOU ; Xianmin YU ; Xuemei MA ; Li ZHANG ; Jue CEN
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2009;7(3):134-136
Objective:Needling lumbosacral acupoints could regulate unstable bladder (USB).The present study is to observe the ambulatory urodynamics changing of needling Huiyang (BL 35) on USB to provide scientific basis for the relative theory of acupoint and Zang-fu organs,and the rule of acupuncture treatment.Methods:Unstable bladder model were prepared in 80 Wistar rats,and then they were randomly divided into treatment group (n=40) and model group (n=40).The urodynamics were monitored respectively at 2 h,6 h,12 h and 24 h after acupuncture and the results were analyzed.Results:After acupuncture Huiyang (BL 35),the compliance of bladder were superior to that of model group at 2 h,6 h and 12 h,respectively (P<0.05),and the bladder volume were superior to that of model group at 2 h and 12 h,respectively (P<0.05).After acupuncture Huiyang (BL 35),the compliance and Volume of bladder at 12 h were superior to those at other time (P<0.05).Twenty-four hours later,the effect of acupuncture on urodynamics decreased.Conclusion:Needling Huiyang (BL 35) could improve the urodynamics of USB,including improving the compliance of bladder and increasing the volume of bladder.Acupuncture Huiyang (BL 35) had the most effect at 12 h.