1.Craniotomy in traumatic frontal sinus fracture cerebrospinal fluid leaks
Yongjia DENG ; Chengyi LUO ; Jianping LIU ; Ting LIU ; Weichao HUANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(6):904-907
Objective To assess the craniotomy in traumatic frontal sinus fracture cerebrospinal fluid( CSF) leaks.Methods Clinical data of 12 traumatic frontal sinus fracture CSF leaks from January 2010 to December 2014, who treated by craniotomy and conservation treatment was invalid were reviewed.Combined typical clinical presenta-tion and basicranial thin-layer computed tomography(CT),made qualitative diagnosis and localization.Craniotomy by bilateral coronary incision and epidural approach was performed.Repairation was mainly for the endocranium and the basicranium.Bone cement was used to reconstruct the osseous defect of the frontal sinus,and then with pedicle periosteal flap coverage.Dural defects was fixed with autogenous fascia.After operation,staying in bed and using anti-biotic for 7-14 days were required,while mannital or lumbar-drainage as needed.Results All 12 cases got posi-tive preoperative CT results.Craniotomy was performed,succeeded without reoperation.None of intracranial infection happened,while 1 case suffered from anosphrasia.Followed up for 3 -12 months, none CSF leaks relapsed. Conclusion Craniotomy by coronary incision,dispose the endocranium and the basicranium for the patients who suf-fered from frontal sinus fracture CSF leaks while conservation treatment is invalid,can obtain satisfied result.
2.Analysis of epidemiological characteristics and clinical features of 480 hospitalized patients with dengue fever in Guangdong Province in 2019
Changquan LIU ; Guoming ZHANG ; Guangying WEI ; Ping PENG ; Xi HE ; Fuchun ZHANG ; Wanting LAO ; Jindi HUANG ; Yongjia GUAN ; Huimin XU ; Yuejun PAN
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2021;39(4):209-213
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of hospitalized patients with dengue fever in Guangdong Province in 2019, so as to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment of dengue fever.Methods:The general data, laboratory examination data, clinical manifestations and prognosis data of 480 inpatients with dengue fever admitted to Eight People′s Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University between January 4 and October 31, 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. The clinical and onset characteristics of patients with dengue fever were described.Results:Among 480 dengue patients, 442(92.1%) were dengue fever, 38(7.9%) were severe dengue, and 136(28.3%) had underlying diseases. The peak age of onset was mainly in young adults aged 20 to 49 years old, accounting for 66.0%(317/480) in total. The seasonal peak was mainly in August to October. There were 399(83.1%) local cases and 61(12.7%) imported cases. The most common clinical manifestations were fever (98.1%, 471/480), chills (72.9%, 350/480), headache (58.5%, 281/480) and bone/joint/muscle pain (67.1%, 322/480), followed by digestive tract symptoms and respiratory tract symptoms. Among 446 serum samples, 358 (80.3%) were dengue virus (DENV)-1, 54 (12.1%) were DENV-2, 34 (7.6%) were DENV-3. The main laboratory tests of the patients were leucopenia (65.8%, 316/480), low hematocrit (30.2%, 145/480), thrombocytopenia (48.3%, 232/480), neutropenia (44.8%, 215/480), elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (37.7%, 181/480) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (59.4%, 285/480). Treatment mainly adopted symptomatic support treatment and active prevention of complications. The length of stay was (5.8±3.1) days (range 1.0-38.0 days). A total of 461(96.0%) patients were cured or improved.Conclusions:In 2019, the majority of dengue fever patients in Guangdong Province are young adults aged 20 to 49 years old, and the proportion of severe patients is high, with DENV-1 infection as the main type. After symptomatic support treatment and active prevention of complications, most of the dengue fever patients have a good prognosis.
3.Clinical application of nutritional risk scale in pediatric cancer patients:a review
Chao YAN ; Yonghong LI ; Jing LI ; Runqin HUANG ; Yongjia ZHAN ; Shenghuan YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(10):789-794
The basic information and clinical application of nutritional risk scales for children with cancer were reviewed, and the strengths and weaknesses of each scale were analyzed. After systematic search and reading, the scales with more clinical applications included universal scales: Pediatric Malnutrition Assessment Screening Tool (STAMP), Nutritional Risk and Stunting Malnutrition Screening Tool (STRONG kids), Pediatric Yorkhill Malnutrition Score (PYMS), Pediatric Subjective Global Nutritional Risk Assessment (SGNA); specific scales: Nutritional Screening Tool for Childhood Cancer (SCAN), Nutritional Risk Screening for Childhood Cancer (NRS-PC). In order to effectively manage the nutritional risk of pediatric cancer patients, we should selectively use and further actively Chinese or develop specific nutritional risk measurement tools adapted to our national conditions.
4.Management of anticoagulant therapy in a patient with complex venous thromboembolism complicated with acute renal insufficiency
Yongjia HUANG ; Dequan JIANG ; Ling DING ; Jie LIU ; Xiaoyan HE ; Xiaoya LI ; Wanting HUANG ; Jindou LI
China Pharmacy 2023;34(18):2274-2277
OBJECTIVE To provide a reference for the safe use of drugs in patients with complex venous thromboembolism (VTE) and acute renal insufficiency. METHODS Clinical pharmacists participated in the management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient with complex VTE complicated with acute renal insufficiency, and evaluated the patient as high-risk thrombosis and bleeding based on their medical history, laboratory test results, etc.; combined with the complexity of thrombosis and renal insufficiency, clinical pharmacists suggested that enoxaparin sodium should be used in the acute stage of thrombosis (5 to 21 days after onset), and then warfarin should be adopted for oral anticoagulation treatment. Because the patient’s anticoagulation was not up to the standard (the target range of the international normalized ratio was 2-3), clinical pharmacists suggested increasing the warfarin dose, detecting the warfarin metabolism genotype, and adjusting the warfarin dose according to the genotype; at the same time, clinical pharmacists developed an anticoagulation monitoring plan to ensure the safety of anticoagulation treatment. RESULTS Doctors had adopted all the recommendations of clinical pharmacists. The patient did not experience adverse events such as bleeding or worsening of thromboembolism during anticoagulation in the hospital. When the anticoagulation met the standards, the patient was allowed to be discharged with medication. CONCLUSIONS By participating in the anticoagulation treatment management of patients with complex VTE and acute renal insufficiency, clinical pharmacists have assisted doctors in formulating personalized anticoagulation plans to promote the compliance with the anticoagulation treatment standard and ensure the safety and effectiveness of medication for patients.
5.Management strategy of antithrombotic therapy in thrombocytopenia patients with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerosis and a literature review
Yongjia HUANG ; Ling DING ; Fang ZENG ; Jie LIU ; Jindou LI ; Yihui LIU
China Pharmacy 2023;34(2):223-227
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for the management of antithrombotic therapy in thrombocytopenia patients with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerosis. METHODS The clinical pharmacist participated in the treatment of a thrombocytopenia patient with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerosis, and analyzed the causes of thrombocytopenia according to the patient’s medical history and laboratory examination results. At the same time, the risk of thrombosis-bleeding was evaluated according to the relevant guidelines, and the clinicians were assisted in formulating individual antithrombotic therapy plan and pharmaceutical care plan for the patient. The literature on antithrombotic therapy related to thrombocytopenia was collected and analyzed by retrieving CNKI. RESULTS Thrombocytopenia was considered as primary thrombocytopenia in this patient, and the main risk of bleeding was age ≥65 years old, bleeding tendency, and combined use of antithrombotic drugs. After the clinical pharmacist assessed the risk of thrombosis and bleeding, the clinician was recommended to give full dose of Bemiheparin sodium injection + Dronedarone hydrochloride tablets + Metoprolol succinate sustained-release tablets. In view of thrombocytopenia, the clinician gave Compound zaofan pill, Caffeic acid tablet and Sheng xuexiaoban capsule, but the patient developed diarrhea after the medication. The clinical pharmacist suggested stopping Sheng xuexiaoban capsule, and the clinician adopted the clinical pharmacist’s suggestion. When the patient was discharged from hospital, the clinical pharmacist suggested that the antithrombotic therapy plan for discharge was anticoagulation alone or selective anticoagulation. The clinician chose selective anticoagulation treatment considering that the patient’s current thrombocytopenia, urinary occult blood (+) and fecal occult blood were weakly positive, and ordered the patient to take Metoprolol succinate sustained-release tablets + Atorvastatin calcium tablets at discharge. Literature analysis showed that the causes of thrombocytopenia of patients with thromboembolism mainly included heparin induced-thrombocytopenia, immune thrombocytopenia, etc. All patients were improved after symptomatic treatment. CONCLUSIONS By participating in the management of antithrombotic therapy for the thrombocytopenia patient with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerosis, clinical pharmacists can help effectively control the patient’s condition and ensure the safety and effectiveness of drug use.