Objective:To compare the effects of erector spinae plane block at T 2 (T 2-ESPB) and nerve root block at C 5 (C 5-NRB) in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery with general anesthesia. Methods:This was a randomized, controlled, non-inferiority study. Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification I or Ⅱ patients, aged 45-75 yr, with body mass index ≤35 kg/m 2, scheduled for elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery at Jining No. 1 People′s Hospital from April 2023 to February 2024, were included and divided into 2 groups ( n=30 each) using a random number table method: C 5-NRB group (group C) and T 2-ESPB group (group T). In group C, C 5-NRB was carried out by injecting 0.5% ropivacaine 5 ml. In group T, T 2-ESPB was performed by injecting 0.25% ropivacaine 30 ml. The efficacy of nerve block was assessed using a prick test at 30 min after administration, and then total intravenous anesthesia was performed in both groups. The time to first rescue analgesia (the non-inferiority boundary Δ =2 h), requirement for rescue analgesia within 24 h after operation and intraoperative consumption of anesthetics were recorded. The motor function of the affected limb during shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and elbow extension was assessed and scored using the modified Bromage scale (MBS) at 30 min and 4 and 12 h after nerve block. The diaphragmatic excursion was measured and recorded using M-mode ultrasound before nerve block and at 30 min after nerve block to evaluate the occurrence of diaphragmatic paralysis. Complications such as local anesthetic toxicity, recurrent laryngeal nerve block and pneumothorax were also recorded. Results:The mean difference (95% confidence interval) for the time to first rescue analgesia between the two groups was 5.551 (1.875-9.148) h, with the upper limit exceeding the non-inferiority boundary. Compared with group T, the intraoperative consumption of remifentanil was significantly reduced, the time to first rescue analgesia was prolonged, the consumption of morphine for rescue analgesia was decreased, MBS scores during shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and elbow extension were decreased at 30 min after block, and MBS scores during shoulder abduction and elbow flexion were decreased at 4 and 12 h after block in group C ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the diaphragmatic excursion, incidence of diaphragm paralysis and incidence of complications before and after block in the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:C 5-NRB provides superior efficacy compared to T 2-ESPB when used for arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia.

Objective:To compare the efficacy of new nasopharyngeal airway and laryngeal mask airway for airway management in the patients undergoing non-intubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (NIVATS).Methods:In this randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial, 60 American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification I or Ⅱ patients of both sexes, aged 18-79 yr, scheduled for elective NIVATS from December 2021 to December 2023 at Jining No.1 People′s Hospital, were divided into 2 groups ( n=30 each) using a computer-generated random code in a 1∶1 ratio: new type nasopharyngeal airway group (group N) and laryngeal mask airway group (group L). After anesthesia induction, a new nasopharyngeal airway was inserted in group N, and a laryngeal mask airway was inserted in group L. Spontaneous ventilation was maintained during the NIVATS. Ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block was performed on the affected side before anesthesia induction. Anesthesia was maintained with propofol and remifentanil. The primary outcome measure was the rate of intraoperative airway intervention, the airway interventions included repositioning of the airway tools, manual assisted ventilation, jaw-thrust maneuver, and conversion to endotracheal intubation. The secondary outcome measures included the first-attempt success rate of airway device placement, time for establishing a patent airway, the minimum value of SpO 2, the maximum value of P ETCO 2, and incidence of complications such as postoperative sore throat. Results:The rate of intraoperative airway intervention was 27% in group L and 47% in group N ( χ2=2.58, P=0.108). The difference in the rate of intraoperative airway intervention between the two groups was 0.20 (95% confidence interval 0.15-0.25), with a 95% confidence interval upper limit higher than the non-inferiority boundary (10%), indicating that this non-inferiority hypothesis was not established. In comparison to group L, the rate of intraoperative jaw-thrust maneuver intervention was significantly increased, the time to establish a patent airway was shortened, and the incidence of postoperative sore throat was decreased in group N ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Compared with the laryngeal mask airway, the new nasopharyngeal airway can reduce the development of postoperative throat pain, however, it is less effective in maintaining a patent airway. It requires careful consideration of risks and benefits when used for NIVATS.

Objective To compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block(SGB)and paraveterbral nerve block(PVNB)for treating herpes zoster neuralgia in upper thoracic segment.Methods Ninety patients with herpes zoster neuralgia in upper thoracic segment who underwent nerve block treatments were retrospectively enrolled and divided into SGB group(n=43)and PVNB group(n=47)according to the therapeutic method,and the patients were followed-up till 1 month after the last time treatment.Treatment-related complications and whether other related treatments had been performed were recorded.Taken global impression of change(GIC)scores of 1-2 at 1 week after the last time treatment(T3)as clinically effective,the numerical rating scale(NRS)pain scores and allodynia before the first treatment(T0),1 week after the first treatment(T1),1 week after the second treatment(T2)and T3,as well as patients'GIC scores at T1,T2 and T3 were observed and compared between groups.Results After treatments,upper limb numbness and dizziness occurred in 2 and 9 cases in SGB group,respectively,also in 1 and 3 cases in PVNB group,respectively.The incidence of dizziness in SGB group was higher than that in PVNB group(20.93%[9/43]vs.6.38%[3/47],χ2=4.112,P=0.043).During follow-up period,18 cases(18/43,41.86%)in SGB group and 5 cases(5/47,10.64%)in PVNB group underwent other related treatments,and significant difference was found between groups(χ2=11.506,P=0.001).NRS pain scores,the incidence of allodynia and GIC scores at T1,T2 and T3 in SGB group were all higher than those in PVNB group(all P＜0.05),while clinically effective rate in SGB group was lower than that in PVNB group(53.49%[23/43]vs.91.49%[43/47],χ2=16.582,P＜0.001).Conclusion The efficacy of ultrasound-guided PVNB for treating herpes zoster neuralgia of upper thoracic segment was superior to that of SGB.

Objective:To compare the effects of erector spinae plane block at T 2 (T 2-ESPB) and nerve root block at C 5 (C 5-NRB) in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery with general anesthesia. Methods:This was a randomized, controlled, non-inferiority study. Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification I or Ⅱ patients, aged 45-75 yr, with body mass index ≤35 kg/m 2, scheduled for elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery at Jining No. 1 People′s Hospital from April 2023 to February 2024, were included and divided into 2 groups ( n=30 each) using a random number table method: C 5-NRB group (group C) and T 2-ESPB group (group T). In group C, C 5-NRB was carried out by injecting 0.5% ropivacaine 5 ml. In group T, T 2-ESPB was performed by injecting 0.25% ropivacaine 30 ml. The efficacy of nerve block was assessed using a prick test at 30 min after administration, and then total intravenous anesthesia was performed in both groups. The time to first rescue analgesia (the non-inferiority boundary Δ =2 h), requirement for rescue analgesia within 24 h after operation and intraoperative consumption of anesthetics were recorded. The motor function of the affected limb during shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and elbow extension was assessed and scored using the modified Bromage scale (MBS) at 30 min and 4 and 12 h after nerve block. The diaphragmatic excursion was measured and recorded using M-mode ultrasound before nerve block and at 30 min after nerve block to evaluate the occurrence of diaphragmatic paralysis. Complications such as local anesthetic toxicity, recurrent laryngeal nerve block and pneumothorax were also recorded. Results:The mean difference (95% confidence interval) for the time to first rescue analgesia between the two groups was 5.551 (1.875-9.148) h, with the upper limit exceeding the non-inferiority boundary. Compared with group T, the intraoperative consumption of remifentanil was significantly reduced, the time to first rescue analgesia was prolonged, the consumption of morphine for rescue analgesia was decreased, MBS scores during shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and elbow extension were decreased at 30 min after block, and MBS scores during shoulder abduction and elbow flexion were decreased at 4 and 12 h after block in group C ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the diaphragmatic excursion, incidence of diaphragm paralysis and incidence of complications before and after block in the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:C 5-NRB provides superior efficacy compared to T 2-ESPB when used for arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia.

Objective:To compare the efficacy of new nasopharyngeal airway and laryngeal mask airway for airway management in the patients undergoing non-intubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (NIVATS).Methods:In this randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial, 60 American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification I or Ⅱ patients of both sexes, aged 18-79 yr, scheduled for elective NIVATS from December 2021 to December 2023 at Jining No.1 People′s Hospital, were divided into 2 groups ( n=30 each) using a computer-generated random code in a 1∶1 ratio: new type nasopharyngeal airway group (group N) and laryngeal mask airway group (group L). After anesthesia induction, a new nasopharyngeal airway was inserted in group N, and a laryngeal mask airway was inserted in group L. Spontaneous ventilation was maintained during the NIVATS. Ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block was performed on the affected side before anesthesia induction. Anesthesia was maintained with propofol and remifentanil. The primary outcome measure was the rate of intraoperative airway intervention, the airway interventions included repositioning of the airway tools, manual assisted ventilation, jaw-thrust maneuver, and conversion to endotracheal intubation. The secondary outcome measures included the first-attempt success rate of airway device placement, time for establishing a patent airway, the minimum value of SpO 2, the maximum value of P ETCO 2, and incidence of complications such as postoperative sore throat. Results:The rate of intraoperative airway intervention was 27% in group L and 47% in group N ( χ2=2.58, P=0.108). The difference in the rate of intraoperative airway intervention between the two groups was 0.20 (95% confidence interval 0.15-0.25), with a 95% confidence interval upper limit higher than the non-inferiority boundary (10%), indicating that this non-inferiority hypothesis was not established. In comparison to group L, the rate of intraoperative jaw-thrust maneuver intervention was significantly increased, the time to establish a patent airway was shortened, and the incidence of postoperative sore throat was decreased in group N ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Compared with the laryngeal mask airway, the new nasopharyngeal airway can reduce the development of postoperative throat pain, however, it is less effective in maintaining a patent airway. It requires careful consideration of risks and benefits when used for NIVATS.

Objective To compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block(SGB)and paraveterbral nerve block(PVNB)for treating herpes zoster neuralgia in upper thoracic segment.Methods Ninety patients with herpes zoster neuralgia in upper thoracic segment who underwent nerve block treatments were retrospectively enrolled and divided into SGB group(n=43)and PVNB group(n=47)according to the therapeutic method,and the patients were followed-up till 1 month after the last time treatment.Treatment-related complications and whether other related treatments had been performed were recorded.Taken global impression of change(GIC)scores of 1-2 at 1 week after the last time treatment(T3)as clinically effective,the numerical rating scale(NRS)pain scores and allodynia before the first treatment(T0),1 week after the first treatment(T1),1 week after the second treatment(T2)and T3,as well as patients'GIC scores at T1,T2 and T3 were observed and compared between groups.Results After treatments,upper limb numbness and dizziness occurred in 2 and 9 cases in SGB group,respectively,also in 1 and 3 cases in PVNB group,respectively.The incidence of dizziness in SGB group was higher than that in PVNB group(20.93%[9/43]vs.6.38%[3/47],χ2=4.112,P=0.043).During follow-up period,18 cases(18/43,41.86%)in SGB group and 5 cases(5/47,10.64%)in PVNB group underwent other related treatments,and significant difference was found between groups(χ2=11.506,P=0.001).NRS pain scores,the incidence of allodynia and GIC scores at T1,T2 and T3 in SGB group were all higher than those in PVNB group(all P＜0.05),while clinically effective rate in SGB group was lower than that in PVNB group(53.49%[23/43]vs.91.49%[43/47],χ2=16.582,P＜0.001).Conclusion The efficacy of ultrasound-guided PVNB for treating herpes zoster neuralgia of upper thoracic segment was superior to that of SGB.

Objective:To investigate the effects of ultrasound-guided lumbar erector spinae plane block (L-ESPB) combined with general anesthesia using a laryngeal mask airway on postoperative delirium and early outcome in older adult patients undergoing hip arthroplasty.Methods:Sixty older adult patients who underwent unilateral total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia using a laryngeal mask airway from August 2020 to May 2021 were included in this study. They were randomly assigned to observation and control groups, with 30 patients in each group. All patients underwent general anesthesia using a laryngeal mask airway. In the observation group, L-ESPB with 30 mL 0.375% ropivacaine was performed before induction of general anesthesia. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia was performed in all patients after surgery. The Visual Analogue Scale score was > 4 points, and dezocine was intravenously injected for rescue analgesia. The amount of general anesthetics, the rate of use of vasoactive drugs, the time to pull out the laryngeal mask airway, length of stay in postanesthesia care unit, and the incidence of restlessness during the recovery period were recorded. Resting-state VAS score and Bruggrmann comfort scale score at 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 hours after surgery, effective times of pressing the analgesia pump, the rate of rescue analgesia, the incidence of anesthesia-related adverse reactions at 48 hours after surgery, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score at 1 day before and 1, 3 and 5 days after surgery, the incidence of postoperative delirium within 5 days after surgery, the time to get out of bed the first time, and the incidence of pulmonary infection were recorded.Results:The amount of remifentanil and propofol used during surgery were significantly lower in the observation group than those in the control group ( t = -6.80, -5.23, both P < 0.05). The rate of use of urapidil and esmolol were significantly lower in the observation group than those in the control group ( χ2 = 4.32, 5.46, both P < 0.05). The time to pull out the laryngeal mask airway, length of stay in postanesthesia care unit, and the time to get out of bed the first time in the observation group were (14 ± 2) minutes, (21 ± 2) minutes and (2.4 ± 0.5) days respectively, which were significantly shorter than those in the control group [(18 ± 2) minutes, (26 ± 3) minutes and (2.8 ± 0.7) days, t = -6.64, -7.18, -2.51, all P < 0.05]. The incidence of restlessness during the recovery period, postoperative delirium, and pulmonary infection in the observation group were 0.0%, 3.3% and 0.0% respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the control group [20.0%, 26.7%, 20.0%, all P < 0.05]. Resting-state VAS score at each time point was significantly lower in the observation group than that in the control group ( t = 3.32, 2.97, 4.33, 3.81, 3.10, all P < 0.05). Bruggrmann comfort scale score at each time point was significantly higher in the observation group than that in the control group ( t = 9.20, 8.62, 5.73, 5.72, 6.28, all P < 0.05). The effective times of pressing the analgesia pump, the rate of rescue analgesia, and the incidence of nausea and vomiting at 48 hours after surgery in the observation group were 0 (0, 0), 10.0% and 6.7% respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the control group [1(0, 2), 33.3% and 30.0%, Z = -3.41, χ2 = 4.81, 5.46, all P < 0.05]. PSQI score measured at 1, 3, and 5 days after surgery were significantly increased compared with those measured 1 day before surgery in each group ( F = 116.80, 325.64, both P < 0.001). PSQI measured at 1, 3 and 5 days after surgery was significantly lower than those in the control group ( t = -7.26, -6.41, -11.17, all P < 0.001). There were no significant differences in the incidence of dizziness, drowsiness, urinary retention and atelectasis between the two groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided L-ESPB combined with general anesthesia using a laryngeal mask airway for hip arthroplasty in older adult patients can decrease the incidences of postoperative delirium and complications, which are conducive to early postoperative outcomes.

The field of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial-based cancer immunotherapy combines research from multiple subdisciplines of material science, nano-chemistry, in particular nano-biological interactions, immunology, and medicinal chemistry. Most importantly, the "biological identity" of nanomaterials governed by bio-molecular corona in terms of bimolecular types, relative abundance, and conformation at the nanomaterial surface is now believed to influence blood circulation time, bio-distribution, immune response, cellular uptake, and intracellular trafficking. A better understanding of nano-bio interactions can improve utilization of 2D nano-architectures for cancer immunotherapy and immunotheranostics, allowing them to be adapted or modified to treat other immune dysregulation syndromes including autoimmune diseases or inflammation, infection, tissue regeneration, and transplantation. The manuscript reviews the biological interactions and immunotherapeutic applications of 2D nanomaterials, including understanding their interactions with biological molecules of the immune system, summarizes and prospects the applications of 2D nanomaterials in cancer immunotherapy.

With the development of ultrasound technology, the needle position and local anesthetic diffusion can be observed in real time, and therefore, the accuracy and success rate of nerve block have been significantly improved. Ultrasound-guided fascial space block, such as transversus abdominis plane block and quadratus psoas block, has been widely used in postoperative analgesia in delivery woman. This paper reviews the application of ultrasound-guided fascial space block in postoperative analgesia of cesarean section in recent years, in order to provide reference for further clinical application.

Objective To explore the feasibility of continuous sciatic nerve block via lateral poplit eal approach with single shot femoral nerve block for enhanced recovery after surgery in ankle and foot surgery.Methods Sixty adult patients scheduled for elective ankle and foot surgery were randomly assigned into 2 group (n =30 each):Group A received sciatic nerve block via lateral popliteal approach with a catheter placed and a single shot femoral nerve block under ultrasound guidance followed by patient-controlled postoperative analgesia with 0.2％ ropivacaine through the perineural catheter;Group B received the routine epidural puncture and a catheter placement at L2-3 level followed by postoperative analgesia with 0.2％ ropivacaine through the catheter.Systolic blood pressure (SBP),diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart beat (HR) were recorded before and after anesthesia.The block efficacy,the volume of fluid influsion during operation and the usage of ephedrine were recorded.The pain severity at rest and upon movement with a 0-10 numeric rating scale (NRS,0 =no pain and 10 =worst possible pain),the modified Bromage score of the motor block of the affected extremity,the number of effective patient-controlled bolus of ropivacaine and the number of need for opioid rescue within 48 h after surgery were assessed.The first time of leaving bed after operation,the length of hospital stay and the occurring of complication related to puncture and analgelsia were also recorded.Results SBP and DBP at each time point after anesthesia were higher in group A than those in group B (P ＜ 0.05).The volume of fluid infusion during operation and the occurence of ephedrine use were less in group A than those in group B (P ＜0.05).There was no indifference in terms of the NRS scores at rest and upon movement,the number of effective patient-controlled bolus of ropivacaine and the number of need for opioids rescue (P ＞ 0.05),but the complications such as nausea and vomiting,urinary retention occurred more in group B (P ＜0.05).The modified Bromage score of the motor block at each time point within 24 h after surgery was lower in group B than that in group B (P ＜ 0.05).The first time of leaving bed after operation and the length of hospital stay were shorter in group A than those in group B (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Ultrasound-guided continuous sciatic nerve block via lateral popliteal approach with single shot femoral nerve block can provide exact anesthetic effect with minimal interference on haemodynamics and excelent postoperative analgesia with less influence on movement.It's helpful in the ankle and foot surgery to improve the recovery after surgery.