1.Clinical significance and the expression of NT-proBNP and copeptin in patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage
Yongkai YANG ; Fan ZHANG ; Shaohua XUE ; Xiangzhong HE ; Wei GAO ; Dun LIU ; Xiaohui ZHOU
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(7):910-912
Objective To investigate the relationship of plasma concentration of NT-proBNP,copeptin and glasgow coma scale(GCS)scores,hematoma volumes in patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage.Methods 109 patients with acute cerebral hem-orrhage(the cerebral hemorrhage group)and 32 healthy individuals (the control group)admitted in our hospital from December 2011 to June 2013 were selected and detected for plasma NT-proBNP and copeptin.The levels of NT-proBNP,copeptin,glasgow co-ma scale(GCS)scores and hematoma volumes were compared between the two groups.Results The levels of plasma NT-proBNP and copeptin in the cerebral hemorrhage group were significantly higher than that in control group(P <0.05).The levels of plasma NT-proBNP and copeptin were significantly increased with the severity and the hematoma volume of the acute cerebral hemorrhage. The levels of NT-proBNP and copeptin are positively correlated with hematoma volumes(r=0.63,r=0.58,P <0.01)and negative-ly correlated with Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS)scores(r=-0.52,r=-0.46,P <0.01).Conclusion The levels of NT-proBNP and copeptin are positively correlated with hematoma volumes and negatively correlated with glasgow coma scale(GCS)scores.They are important clinical parameters to reflect the severity and hematoma volumes of the acute cerebral hemorrhage.
2.The value of detection of copeptin and procalcitonin in early diagnosis and prognosis of cerebral hemorrhage-associated pulmonary infection
Yongkai YANG ; Fan ZHANG ; Shaohua XUE ; Dun LIU ; Xiaohui ZHOU ; Xiangzhong HE ; Wei GAO
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(18):2483-2484,2487
Objective To investigate that the relationship of serum concentration of copeptin ,procalcitonin(PCT )and early diagnosis ,prognosis in patients with cerebral hemorrhage‐associated pulmonary infection .Methods One hundred and twenty pa‐tients with acute cerebral hemorrhage ,acute cerebral hemorrhage‐associated pulmonary infection and 60 healthy individuals (the control group) admitted in our hospital from January 2012 to December 2013 were selected and detected for serum copeptin and procalcitonin .The differences of serum copeptin ,procalcitonin levels were compared in controls ,in patients with cerebral hemor‐rhage and cerebral hemorrhage‐associated pulmonary infection and their correlation was analyzed .Results The levels of serum copeptin in the cerebral hemorrhage‐associated pulmonary infection were significantly higher than that in control group and the cer‐ebral hemorrhage (P<0 .05) .The levels of serum procalcitonin in control group and the cerebral hemorrhage were significantly lower than that in the cerebral hemorrhage‐associated pulmonary infection ,the levels of serum C‐reactive protein ,copeptin ,procalci‐tonin and the APACHEⅡ scores of the patients with survival group were significantly lower than those with non‐survival group (P<0 .05) .Conclusion The levels of serum copeptin and procalcitonin are correlated intimately with cerebral hemorrhage‐associat‐ed pulmonary infection .They are important clinical parameters to reflect the early diagnosis and prognosis of cerebral hemorrhage‐associated pulmonary infection .
3.Application of QCC in Improving Drug Dispensing Speed of PIVAS in Our Hospital
Xiaoqing SONG ; Qi SONG ; Jie ZHANG ; Yongkai ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2018;29(1):17-21
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for improving drug dispensing speed of pharmacy intravenous admixture services (PIVAS).METHODS:The reasons for slow drug dispensing in PIVAS of our hospital were analyzed,quality control circle (QCC) activity was conducted according to ten steps as subject selection,plan formulation,current situation control,goal setting,goal analysis,countermeasure formulation,countermeasure implementation and review,effect confirmation,standardization,review and improvement.The effect of QCC activity was evaluated by drug dispensing speed and the rate of drug dispensing error.RESULTS:Main reasons for slow drug dispensing in PIVAS in our hospital included not fixed position of the infusion bag,insufficient pre-dispensing drug basket,not unified method of sticking doctor's order labels,not eye-catching drag position identification,unreasonable drug shelf position.Drug dispensing speed increased from 2.99 bag/person/min to 4.90 bag/person/min,and the target yield rate was 95% through displacing injection according to the doctor's order,re-making the drug shelf logo,preparing adequate pre-dispensing basket in advance,sticking the prescription tag of medical order standardly,etc.The rate of drug dispensing error decreased from 0.005% to 0.002% after improving and optimizing drug dispensing procedure.CONCLUSIONS:The application of QCC activity,improvement and optimization of drug dispensing procedure in PIVAS in our hospital not only improve drug dispensing speed in PIVAS,but also reduce the rate of drug dispensing error.
4.Clinical Observation of Vesiculation Moxibustion for Allergic Rhinitis Due to Deficient Cold of Lung-qi
Xinyi ZHANG ; Li WU ; Zhiyan LIU ; Hui GUO ; Hongyan QU ; Yongkai LI ; Juan LIU ; Huan YANG ; Lin CAO
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2014;(10):906-909
Objective To compare the clinical efficacies of vasiculation moxibustion with pastes prepared in different ways and at different acupoint groups in treating allergic rhinitis due to deficient cold of lung qi. Method Eighty subjects were randomized into 4 groups, 20 in each group. Raw Bai Jie Zi (Semen Brassicae) was used in the vesiculation paste for group 1 and 2;stir-baked Bai Jie Zi (Semen Brassicae) was used for group 3 and 4. In group 1 and group 3, bilateral Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL12), and Gaohuang (BL 43) were selected; in group 2 and group 4, bilateral Dazhu (BL11), Geshu (BL17), and Shenshu (BL23) were selected. The symptom and sign scores were compared before and after intervention. Result There were significant differences in comparing the symptoms and signs among the four groups (P<0.05), and paired comparisons showed that the therapeutic efficacies of group 1 and group 3 were significantly higher than that of group 2 and group 4 (P<0.05), while the differences in the therapeutic efficacy between group 1 and group 3, group 2 and group 4 were statistically insignificant (P>0.05). Conclusion Vesiculation moxibustion at the point group of Fengmen (BL12), Feishu (BL13), and Gaohuang (BL43) can markedly improve the symptoms and signs of allergic rhinitis due to deficient cold of lung qi;raw and stir-baked Bai Jie Zi (Semen Brassicae) can work equally in vesiculation paste for allergic rhinitis.
5.Relationship between changes of serum soluble Fas levels and delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning.
Ping ZHANG ; Yongkai HAN ; Guoyou ZHAO ; Jiapeng GU ; Ruihong WEI ; Renjun GU ; Chuansheng WANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2013;33(1):150-151
OBJECTIVEBy explore the role of serum soluble Fas (sFas) in occurrence and progression of delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning (DEACMP).
METHODSEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect serum sFas levels in 40 patients with DEACMP in acute stage and convalescent stage, with 36 healthy elderly subjects as the control group.
RESULTSSerum sFas levels of the patients with DEACMP in both the acute and convalescent stages showed no significant difference from those in the control group (P=0.737 and 0.137, respectively), nor was any significant difference found between the patients in acute and exacerbation stages (P=0.059).
CONCLUSIONSerum sFas is not involved in the occurrence and progression of DEACMP.
Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Brain Diseases ; etiology ; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ; blood ; complications ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; fas Receptor ; blood
6.Investigations of two poisoning incidents caused by Omphalotus guepiniformis from Nanping, Fujian Province, China
Zhiping ZHANG ; Xinyou HUANG ; Chunlei WU ; Yongkai ZHANG ; Zhenjiang LIU ; Mingjian YANG ; Chengli HOU ; Yizhe ZHANG ; Junjia LU ; Kaiping ZHANG ; Haijiao LI
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2020;29(3):355-359
Objective:To describe a systematic approach on identification of poisonous mushroom by investigating two cases of Omphalotus guepiniformis poisoning in Jianyang district, Nanping, Fujian province. Methods:Two incidents of food poisoning on 10 migrant workers were investigated. The remaining suspected mushroom samples were collected and the same fresh mushroom specimens were also collected in the following field investigations from the same dead tree and fallen trunk. These mushroom specimens were identified based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses.Results:On November 24 and 26, 2018, 8 and 2 migrant workers from Jianyang District, Nanping ate wild mushrooms and developed acute nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and other symptoms within 10 to 90 min after consumption. They were diagnosed as mushroom poisoning, with gastroenteritis as the main manifestation. Further analysis showed that the more poisonous mushroom were consumed, the shorter latency and longer duration of nausea and vomiting were resulted. After admission, gastric lavage, catharsis, acid preparation, gastric protection, fluid replenishment and other symptomatic support treatments were given in time, all patients were discharged in 1-3 d. Based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses, the samples were identified as O. guepiniformis. Conclusions:The two incidents were caused by accidental consumption of O. guepiniformis. Awareness education about poisonous mushroom should be provided to migrant workers to prevent more such poisoning incidents in the future.
7.The influence of Inc parameterin the Monaco planning system on left-breast cancer volumetric modulated arc therapy planning
Wei YUAN ; Ruixin HE ; Yuemei ZHANG ; Zhenghuan LI ; Yi LI ; Yongkai LU ; Xiaozhi ZHANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(5):757-762
【Objective】 To analyze the influence of different Inc parameters in the Monaco planning system on the left breast cancer volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning, in the hope of providing some reference for plan design. 【Methods】 Seventeen left-breast cancer patients who were receiving radical radiotherapy were selected. The plans were enrolled in the design of VMAT with the same optimization conditions but different Inc parameters in the Monaco planning system. All plans used different Inc parameters like 10°, 20°, 30°, and 40°. The results of the plan were compared. The dosimetric parameters of the PTV and the organs at risk inquired by the plan were analyzed. The SPSS software was used for calculating the differences between the VMAT plans and evaluating the quality of the plans. 【Results】 The different Inc parameters affected the dosimetric parameters D