1.Variation and clinical application value of fluoride concentrations in the serum and urine in patients with acute organic fluoride poisoning by inhaling
Yuezhen LIU ; Shouquan CHEN ; Zhangping LI
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2010;19(10):1078-1081
Objective To investigate the changes of serum and urine fluorion organic fluoride poisoning by inhaling, and to probe into the clinical application value of concentrations in different degrees and at different time in patients with acute evaluating the sertm and urine fluorion concentration in acute organic fluoride poisoning by inhaling. Method A study was carried out in 23 patients, who suffered from acute organic fluoride poisoning by inhaling and were admitted Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, from December 2000 to December 2008. According to the occupational acute organic fluoride poisoning diagnostic criteria(GBZ66-2002),23 patients were divided into mild poisoning group,moderate poisoning group and severe poisoning group. Serum and urine fluorion concentration of patients at 1,2,3,4,5 d after poisoning were measured by using Ion-Selective Electrodes. Fluorion concentration of 10 staffs of Fluorine chemical company was also measured at the same period as the control group. The values of serum and urine fluorion concentration were analyzed. Differences in serum and urine fluorion concentration between groups at different time points were compared by repeated measures ANOVA and variability were deemed as statistical significance when P < 0.05. Results Compared with mild poisoning group, there was no statistically significant difference ( P > 0.05) in serum and urine fluorion concentration at the same time point in 1 to 5 days after poisoning in moderate poisoning group, but there was statistically significant differences ( P < 0.05 or P <0.01) in severe poisoning group. Compared with moderate poisoning group, there was statistically significant difference ( P < 0.05) in serum and urine fluorion concentration at the same time point in 1 to 5 days after poisoning in severe poisoning group. Serum fluorion concentration in 1 to 5 days after poisoning in each poisoning groupswere statistically higher than those in control group ( P < 0.05), but there was statistically significant elevation ( P< 0.05) in urine fluorion concentration only in 1 day in mild poisoning group, in 1 to 3 days in moderate poisoning groups, in 1 to 5 days in severe poisoning group. Conclusions Serum fluorion concentration can be used as the severity index of diagnosis and determine the extent in 5 days after acute organic fluoride poisoning by inhaling,and urine fluorion concentration can also be used as diagnostic indicators of intoxication, but only in earlier stage or severe poisoning.
2.Research progress in contrast-induced nephropathy
Yuping WANG ; Shilin SHEN ; Dongjun SU ; Yuezhen HE ; Fuhuan CHEN
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2017;26(6):572-575
With the wide application of contrast media in modem medicine,contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) has attracted more clinical attention.Renal ischemia and renal tubular toxicity have been considered to be the pathogenesis of CIN.The most promising biomarkers,except for serum creatinine,include neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL),cystatin C (Cys C),kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1),urine N-acetyl beta-D amino glucosidase (NAG) and micro molecular RNA (microRNA).Before use of contrast media for angiography,both the patient's own risk factors and the contrast-associated risk factors should be carefully evaluated.The patient's own risk factors include basic renal function,diabetes,anemia,homocysteine,etc.The contrast-associated risk factors include the osmotic pressure,viscosity,dosage,application frequency of the used contrast agent,etc.At present,hydration therapy is still the main method for CIN,and other therapeutic methods include medication,such as statins,vasodilators,antioxidants,traditional Chinese medicine,etc.,and blood purification therapy.This paper aims to make a brief summary about the research progress in CIN,focusing on its diagnosis,pathogenesis,risk factors and preventive measures.
3.Efficacy of acupuncture on pain after replantation of severed finger.
Lei ZHOU ; Yuezhen CHEN ; Zhengen FENG ; Juan FU ; Fangyan ZHOU
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2015;35(7):677-680
OBJECTIVETo observe the efficacy of acupuncture on pain after replantation of severed finger.
METHODSA total of 80 patients who underwent replantation of severed finger were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 40 cases in each one. The patients in the control group were treated with postoperative routine care of hand surgery, while patients in the observation group, based on the regular treatment, were treated with acupuncture within first 72 h of surgery. The health side of Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuehai (SP 10), Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3) were selected and the needles were retained for 30 min. The acupuncture was given for 6 times. The evaluation was performed by using visual analogue scale (VAS) 2 h, 4 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h and 72 h after surgery. The use of analgesics after surgery was recorded in the two groups, and the blood supply and survival rate of severed finger were evaluated.
RESULTSCompared between the two groups, the VAS 4 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h and 48 h after surgery in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (all P<0. 05); the use frequency of analgesics in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P<0. 05); the abnormality rate of blood supply in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P<0. 05).
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture can significantly relieve postoperative pain of replantation of severed finger, and reduce the occurrence rate of abnormal blood supply, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Adult ; Female ; Finger Injuries ; complications ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pain, Postoperative ; etiology ; therapy ; Replantation
4.Relationships between posttraumatic growth and psychological distress among patients with prostate cancer
Hailian CHEN ; Yumian JIANG ; Yuezhen WANG ; Xiaoping LIANG ; Biling XIAO
Modern Clinical Nursing 2016;15(1):1-4
Objective To investigate the level and relationships of posttraumatic growth (PTG) and psychological distress among patients with prostate cancer. Method Totally 116 patients with prostate cancer involved in the investigation by a self-designed demographic questionnaire, posttraumatic growth inventory (PTGI) and distress thermometer (DT). Results The total score of PTGI was (53.12 ± 13.51), at a low level, and the score of DT was (4.32 ± 2.59), at a medium level. The score of DT was negatively correlated to the scores of PTG and its dimensions (all P<0.05). Conclusions Patients with prostate cancer show a low level of PTG and a medium level of psychological distress and they are negatively related . Therefore , nurses should take measures to reduce the patients psychological distress and then improve their PTG level.
5.Progress on standardized nutrition therapy for head and neck cancer during the peri-radiotherapeutic period
Ying GU ; Li ZOU ; Yiting HUANG ; Yuezhen FENG ; Ye TIAN ; Chen FANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2022;31(7):655-659
Malnutrition is a common complication of cancer patients, and solving nutrition problems is still one of the challenging tasks in clinical practice. The incidence of malnutrition in head and neck cancer patients during the peri-radiotherapeutic period is high, which is not only related to disease-mediated metabolic disorders, complications and psychological factors, but also associated with the toxic and side effects induced by radiotherapy. Malnutrition will reduce the tolerance, accuracy, and therapeutic effects of radiotherapy, which in turn lowers the quality of life and even adversely affects the prognosis of disease. Medical nutrition therapy can improve the nutritional status of the body, ensure smooth progress of radiotherapy, and improve the efficacy of comprehensive cancer treatment. It is necessary and urgent to deliver standardized nutrition therapy and management of head and neck cancer patients during the peri-radiotherapeutic period. Nutritional risk screening, nutritional assessment, and acute radiation injury assessment are required to develop an individualized nutrition treatment plan and make dynamic adjustment. In this article, relevant literature of nutrition therapy for head and neck radiotherapy at home and abroad was summarized, and the standardized nutrition therapy for head and neck cancer patients during the peri-radiotherapeutic period was reviewed.
6. The evaluation of cognitive impairment and analysis of risk factors for stroke recurrence in elderly patients with minor ischemic stroke
Xinqiang WANG ; Bin LI ; Xiaojing WANG ; Yuezhen SHEN ; Yanfei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2020;39(1):23-26
Objective:
To evaluate the cognitive impairment in elderly patients with minor ischemic stroke and to analyze risk factors for stroke recurrence.
Methods:
This was a retrospective case-control study.Ninety-five elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke hospitalized in the neurology department of Second People's Hospital of Liaocheng were enrolled from January 2016 to January 2017.Based on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS), all cases were divided into the minor stroke group(NIHSS score≤3, n=62)and the medium-severe stroke group(NIHSS score>3, n=33). After 12-month follow-up, the NIHSS, modified Rankin scale(mRS)and Montreal cognitive assessment(MoCA)were used to evaluate the study subjects.
Results:
Of the 95 patients, there were 62 males(65.3%)and 33 females(34.7%), with age of(68.3±6.7)years.No significant differences were found in baseline characteristics of age, male ratio, subtypes and history between two groups(all
7.Failure mode and long-term survival after neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Ruiqi WANG ; Lin WANG ; Xiao HU ; Honglian MA ; Guoqin QIU ; Zhun WANG ; Xiaojiang SUN ; Yongling JI ; Xiaojing LAI ; Wei FENG ; Liming SHENG ; Yuezhen WANG ; Xia ZHOU ; Youhua JIANG ; Changchun WANG ; Qiang ZHAO ; Xun YANG ; Jinshi LIU ; Jian ZENG ; Haitao JIANG ; Pu LI ; Xianghui DU ; Qixun CHEN ; Yujin XU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2023;32(4):301-306
Objective:To analyze the fail mode of neoadjuvant therapy combined with surgery for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after long-term follow-up.Methods:Clinical data of consecutive 238 patients with locally advanced resectable ESCC who underwent neoadjuvant therapy combined with surgery in Zhejiang Cancer Hospital from September 2012 to October 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The failure mode in the whole cohort was analyzed after long-term follow-up. The overall survival (OS) and disease free survival (DFS) rates were analyzed by Kaplan-Meier method. Survival differences were determined by log-rank test.Results:The pathological complete response (pCR) rate was 42.0% in 238 patients. After a median follow-up of 46.1 months, tumor progression occurred in 96 patients (40.3%), including 25 patients (10.5%) with local recurrence, 61 patients (25.6%) with distant metastases, and 10 patients (4.2%) with simultaneous local recurrence and distant metastases. The median OS and DFS were 64.7 months and 49.9 months. And the 3-, 5-, and 7-year OS and DFS rates were 70.0%, 52.8%, 36.4% and 63.5%, 42.5%, and 30.0%, respectively. The 3-, 5-, and 7-year locoregional recurrence-free survival rates and distant metastasis-free survival rates were 86.0%, 71.4%, 61.2% and 70.6%, 55.9%, 43.0%. Compared with non-pCR patients, the overall progression rate and distant metastasis rate of pCR patients were lower (26.0% vs. 50.7%, 16.0% vs. 32.6%, both P<0.05). And the 3-, 5-, and 7-year OS (83.0% vs. 60.2%, 69.7% vs. 41.7%, 50.4% vs. 27.7%, all P<0.001) and DFS rates (80.4% vs. 51.4%, 63.9% vs. 31.2%, 45.9% vs. 20.3%, all P<0.001) were significantly better in pCR patients. Conclusions:Distant metastasis is the main failure mode of patients with locally advanced ESCC after neoadjuvant therapy. Patients with postoperative pCR can achieve better long-term survival.