Objective The aim of this study was to investigate different dosages and effects of dexmedetomidine for prevention of postanesthetic shivering. Methods One-hundred twenty patients scheduled for laparoscopic surgery were randomly allocated in four groups: before the operation, slowly injected 0.9% normal saline (group S, dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg (group D0.5), dexmedetomidine 0.75 μg/kg (group D0.75), dexmedetomidine 1.0 μg/kg(group D1.0). HR and rectal temperature[C2] were continually monitered during and after operation, time to extubation was measured. Grades of shivering were recorded. Pain evaluation was assessed by a visual analogue scale, sedation was evaluated by Modified Observer′s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scale. Results The patients in group S showed a significantly higher HR and postoperative incidence of shivering than those in group D0.75 and group D1.0, (P < 0.05). but the extubation time in groupd D0.75 and group D1.0 were longer than patients in group S (P<0.05). Conclusion Slowly injected dexmedetomidine 0.75 μg/kg or 1.0 μg/kg can prevent postanesthetic shivering in laparoscopic surgery effectively.

Objective To investigate the clinical significance of velocity vector imaging(VVI)in evaluating the left ventricular(LV)segmental longitudinal systolic function in patients with coronary artery disease(CAD).Methods In 25 patients with myocardial ischemia,28 patients with myocardial infarction,26 patients with coronary lumen stenosis＜50%,according to coronary arteriography and electrocardiogram,the myocardial segments of LV were divided into 4 groups:ischemic segments group,infarcted segments group,non-ischemic segments group and normal segments group.Twenty-eight healthy subjects were selected as control group.Dynamic imaging of all subjects were collected,the systolic peak strain(Smax)and strain rate(SRmax),the time to peak strain(PTs)and the time to peak strain rate(PTsr)were measured respectively.Results Smax and SRmax of the ischemic segments and infracted segments were significantly lower than those of the control group respectively,PTs and PTsr of the ischemic segments and infracted segments were significantly longer than those of the control group respectively.Smax and SRmax of infarcted segments were significantly lower than those of the ischemic segments,there were no differences of PTs and PTsr between ischemic segments and infracted segments.Smax and SRmax cutoff of -14.08%,-0.83 s-1 for detecting ischemic segments and cutoff of -6.65%,-0.38 s-1 for detecting infracted segments,respectively,gave an optimal sensitivity and specificity.Conclusions VVI is a kind of novel noninvasive-tool to quantitatively assess LV regional systolic function in CAD patients.It is competent to differentiate between the ischemic segments and infarcted segments.

Objective To explore the effect of protective ventilation strategies based on individualized positive end expiratory pressure(PEEP)regulated by driving pressure(Pd)in infants under OLV.Methods Sixty infants undergoing elective thoracoscopic surgery were randomly divided into the control group and driving pressure group,with 30 cases in each group.The two groups were compared in terms of MAP,HR,tidal volume(Vt),PEEP,Pd,airway peak pressure(Ppeak),and static lung compliance(Cs),and arterial blood gas during OLV before the artificial pneumothorax(T0),10 min(T1),30 min(T2),and 60 min(T3)after the artificial pneumothorax,and right at the end of the artificial pneumothorax(T4).Results There were no significant differences in MAP,HR,and Vt between the two groups at all the time points(P＞0.05).Both groups showed the increase in Pd and Ppeak and decresase in Cs at T1,T2,and T3(all P＜0.05).PaO2 and OI in both group were decreased and PaCO2 was increased at T2(all P＜0.05).Compared with the control group,the driving pressure group presented lower Pd and Ppeak,higher PEEP and Cs at T1,T2,and T3(P＜0.05),and higher PaO2 and OI(P＜0.05)and no significant differences in PaCO2 and FiO2 at T2(P＜0.05).The rate of rescue ventilation during OLV was lower in the driving pressure group(2 cases)than in the control group(9 cases)(6.9%versus 32.4%,P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in the inci-dence of postoperative complications between the two groups(P＜0.05).Conclusion The individualized positive end expiratory pressure(PEEP)regulated by Pd can optimize the PEEP settings upon infant individuals under OLV and improve the compliance and oxygenation of ventilated lung.

Objective To investigate the preventive effect of atorvastatin calcium tablets(ACT)combined with colchicine(COL)on in-stent restenosis(ISR)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods Clinical data of patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS)after PCI at Jianyang People's Hospital from January 2020 to June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.According to the postoperative treatment plans after PCI,they were divided into the ACT group(Aspirin enteric-coated tablets+Clopidogrel bisulfate tablets+ACT)and the combined group(Aspirin enteric-coated tablets+Clopidogrel bisulfate tablets+ACT+COL).The observation indicators include minimum lumen diameter(MLD)within the stent,ISR rate,blood lipid parameters(HDL,LDL,TG,and TC),and inflammatory markers(hs-CRP and IL-35).In addition,the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events(MACEs)and drug-related adverse reactions were observed and recorded.Results A total of 479 patients were included in the study,with 249 cases in the ACT group and 230 cases in the combined group.The difference in MLD between the two groups in the immediate postoperative period was not statistically significant(P＞0.05),and at 12 months postoperatively,the MLD of patients in both groups decreased significantly(P＜0.05),and the MLD of the combined group was lower than that of the ACT group(P＜0.05).The ISR rate was significantly lower in the combined group than in the ACT group(P＜0.05).The differences in preoperative lipid parameters and inflammation indicators between the two groups were not statistically significant(P＞0.05).LDL,TG,TC,and hs-CRP decreased significantly at 12 months postoperatively compared with preoperative period,while HDL and IL-35 increased significantly compared with preoperative period(P＜0.05).At 12 months postoperatively,the differences in HDL,LDL,TC,and TG between the two groups were not statistically significant(P＞0.05);compared with the ACT group,the hs-CRP levels in the combined group decreased significantly,whereas the IL-35 levels were elevated(P＜0.05).With regard to MACEs,the rate of myocardial re-infarction and the incidence of any MACEs events in the combined group were lower than those in the ACT group(P＜0.05),and the rate of emergency coronary revascularization,stroke and cardiac mortality were not statistically different(P＞0.05).Regarding drug-related adverse reactions,the differences between the two groups in the incidence of gastrointestinal reactions,the incidence of bleeding,the incidence of hematopenia,transaminase elevation,muscle soreness,infection,and any related adverse events were not statistically significant(P＞0.05).Conclusion ACT combined with COL improve inflammation levels and reduce the incidence of ISR and MACEs,in ACS patients after PCI,but has a smaller impact on blood lipid parameters.and without adding additional drug-related adverse reactions.

To investigate whether ischemic postconditioning (IPTC) can promote the recovery of left ventricular impaired regional or global longitudinal systolic function.
 Methods: The trial was divided into a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) group, an PCI+IPTC group and a control group. Thirty-two patients with anterior acute anterior wall ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) underwent the first emergency PCI in the PCI group, 28 patients with anterior acute STEMI underwent the combination of PCI and IPTC in the PCI+IPTC group, while 30 patients underwent coronary angiography in the control group. Two-dimensional dynamic echocardiography was collected before operation, 0.5 h, 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 1 month and 6 months after operation, respectively. The longitudinal strain parameters at different time points were analyzed and compared in the 3 groups.
 Results: The regional longitudinal strain of infracted segments in the PCI+IPTC group after the operation within 1 week was higher than that in the PCI group (P<0.05). The left ventricular global longitudinal strain in the PCI+IPTC group seemed to be higher than that in PCI group after the operation within 1 week, but there was not statistically difference (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the long-term regional and global longitudinal strains of left ventricle between the PCI+IPTC group and the PCI group (both P>0.05).
 Conclusion: The IPTC can improve the short-term longitudinal systolic function of the reperfused myocardium in patients with acute anterior wall STEMI after PCI.
Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction ; Humans ; Ischemic Postconditioning ; Myocardium ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ; ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction ; Treatment Outcome ; Ventricular Function, Left