Traditional manual testing of ventilator performance is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to errors in data recording, making it difficult to meet the current demands for testing efficiency in the development and manufacturing of ventilators. Therefore, in this study we designed an automated testing system for essential performance parameters of ventilators. The system mainly comprises a ventilator airflow analyzer, an automated switch module for simulated lungs, and a test control platform. Under the control of testing software, this system can perform automated tests of critical performance parameters of ventilators and generate a final test report. To validate the effectiveness of the designed system, tests were conducted on two different brands of ventilators under four different operating conditions, comparing tidal volume, oxygen concentration, and positive end expiratory pressure accuracy using both the automated testing system and traditional manual methods. Bland-Altman statistical analysis indicated good consistency between the accuracy of automated tests and manual tests for all respiratory parameters. In terms of testing efficiency, the automated testing system required approximately one-third of the time needed for manual testing. These results demonstrate that the designed automated testing system provides a novel approach and means for quality inspection and measurement calibration of ventilators, showing broad application prospects.
Ventilators, Mechanical/standards* ; Equipment Design ; Humans ; Automation

Local anesthetics (LAs), such as articaine (AT), exhibit limited efficacy in inflammatory environments, which constitutes a significant limitation in their clinical application within oral medicine. In our prior research, we developed AT-17, which demonstrated effective properties in chronic inflammatory conditions and appears to function as a novel oral LA that could address this challenge. In the present study, we further elucidated the beneficial effects of AT-17 in acute inflammation, particularly in oral acute inflammation, where mitochondrial-related apoptosis played a crucial role. Our findings indicated that AT-17 effectively inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nerve cell apoptosis by ameliorating mitochondrial dysfunction in vitro. This process involved the inhibition of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) production and the subsequent activation of the NRF2 pathway. Most notably, improvements in mitochondria-related apoptosis were key contributors to AT-17's inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels. Additionally, AT-17 was shown to reduce mtROS production in nerve cells through the Na⁺/NCLX/ETC signaling axis. In conclusion, we have developed a novel local anesthetic that exhibits pronounced anesthetic functionality under inflammatory conditions by enhancing mitochondria-related apoptosis. This advancement holds considerable promise for future drug development and deepening our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of action.

Objective To investigate the levels and clinical significance of serum microRNA(miR)-651 and miR-630 in patients with cervical cancer.Methods From June 2017 to May 2020,108 cervical cancer patients accepted by our hospital were collected as the cervical cancer group.Meantime,100 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN)patients treated in our hospital were regarded as the CIN group,and 110 healthy individuals who underwent physical examination were regarded as the control group.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(qRT-PCR)was applied to detect serum levels of miR-651 and miR-630,while analyzing the relationship between serum miR-651 and miR-630 as well as clinical features and prognosis of patients.Results The serum levels of miR-651 and miR-630 in the cervical cancer group and CIN group were obviously lower than those in the control group(P<0.05),while the serum levels of miR-651 and miR-630 in the cervical cancer group were obviously lower than those in the CIN group(P<0.05).The expression levels of serum miR-651 and miR-630 were positively corre-lated(r = 0.542,P<0.05).The serum levels of miR-651 and miR-630 were related to HPV infection,differentia-tion,lymph node metastasis,and FIGO staging(P<0.05).The overall survival rate of patients with low levels of miR-651 and miR-630 was lower than that of patients with high levels.Cox regression analysis showed that,HPV infection,degree of differentiation,lymph node metastasis,FIGO staging,miR-651,and miR-630 were all influ-encing factors for the prognosis of cervical cancer patients(P<0.05).Conclusion The serum levels of miR-651 and miR-630 in cervical cancer patients decrease,which are related to HPV infection,differentiation,lymph node metastasis,FIGO staging,and prognosis.

Objective To explore the application effect of multi-component home-based exercise in elderly patients with osteoporosis and frailty.Methods A total of 52 elderly patients with osteoporosis and frailty were recruited from the osteoporosis clinic of a tertiary hospital in Nanjing,Jiangsu Province from March to August 2022 using the convenience sampling method.Subjects were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group with 26 cases in each group by the random number table.The experimental group was given the home-based exercise program,while the control group maintained the daily lifestyle.Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB),grip strength,Frail Scale and Chinese Osteoporosis-targeted Quality of Life Questionnaire(COQOL)of the 2 groups were compared at 12 weeks and 24 weeks,and bone mineral density(BMD)was analyzed after 24-week intervention.Results The scores in the experimental group had significant statistical differences in SPPB,grip strength,Frail Scale and COQOL compared with those in the control group after 12-week and 24-week intervention(P＜0.05).The BMD of total hip of the experimental group was significantly higher than it in the control group(P＜0.05).Conclusion The home-based exercise program can help the elderly with osteoporosis and frailty to improve the physical function and upper body strength,improve the frailty state,and enhance the quality of life,and it may be one of the effective intervention methods to prevent and reverse the frailty state of osteoporosis patients.

Objective:To investigate the incidence and mortality of breast cancer in tumor registration areas of Shanxi Province in 2019.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted. The tumor registration data reported by 13 tumor registration areas in Shanxi Province in 2019 were collected, and the overall incidence and mortality of breast cancer were analyzed. The stratified analysis was conducted by gender and region, and the incidence, mortality, accumulation rate (0-74 years old), age-specific incidence rate, age-specific mortality rate, Chinese population standardized rate and world population standardized rate were calculated. The standard population was based on the 2000 China population census standard population composition and Segi world standard population composition.Results:In 2019, there were 871 new cases of breast cancer in the tumor registration areas of Shanxi Province, with an incidence rate of 17.83/100 000, and 202 deaths, with a mortality rate of 4.13/100 000. The age-specific incidence of breast cancer was at a low level in 0-25 years old, it increased rapidly after 30 years old, and reached a peak in people aged 60 years old. The age-specific mortality showed a slow rising trend with the increase of age, and increased rapidly in people over 75 years old. The age-specific incidence and mortality of breast cancer in female were higher than those in male. Although the general trend of change concerning urban and rural age-specific incidence was similar, the trend of change concerning urban and rural age-specific mortality had their own characteristics. In 4 urban tumor registration areas, the highest male and female Chinese population standardized incidence rates were found in Yuci District of Jinzhong City (0.62/100 000) and Yangquan City (41.86/100 000). Male Chinese population standardized mortality rate was 0/100 000, and the highest female Chinese population standardized mortality rate was found in Yangquan City (12.62/100 000). In 9 rural tumor registration areas, the highest male and female Chinese population standardized incidence rates were found in Jishan County (2.59/100 000) and Pingding County (36.42/100 000). The highest Chinese population standardized mortality rates were found in Yuanqu County (0.89/100 000) and Jishan County (4.82/100 000).Conclusions:Women, urban area people and middle-aged and elderly people are the foci of breast cancer prevention and control in Shanxi Province.

Objectives:To explore the impact of intensive lipid-lowering strategy on short-term prognosis of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)patients with multi-vessel disease. Methods:A total of 136 ACS patients with multi-vessel disease who received coronary stenting at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University from August 2019 to November 2020 were enrolled in this study.Patients were divided into intensive lipid-lowering group(control low density lipoprotein cholesterol[LDL-C]below 1.0 mmol/L within 3 months,and continuously meet the standards within 12 months,n=69)or standard lipid-lowering group(gradually control LDL-C below 1.4 mmol/L within one year,n=67).The total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),LDL-C,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),and lipoprotein(a)(Lp[a])data were collected.Incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE,including cardiac death,myocardial infarction,target vessel revascularization and stroke)were observed during 12 months of follow up. Results:The baseline data of the intensive lipid-lowering group and the standard lipid-lowering group were consistent before intervention.At the timeline of enrollment,there was no statistically significant difference in the blood lipid profiles(including TC,TG,LDL-C,HDL-C)between the two groups.After 3-months,patients in the intensive lipid-lowering group experienced significantly lower TC,TG,LDL-C and Lp(a)compared with baseline values(all P<0.05),while HDL-C remained unchanged(P>0.05).The standard lipid-lowering group showed a significant decrease in TC and LDL-C compared with baseline values(both P<0.05).The TC and LDL-C levels were significantly lower in the intensive lipid-lowering group than in the standard lipid-lowering group at 3/6/12 months follow up after discharge(all P<0.01).At 12 months follow-up,Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the incidence of MACE was significantly lower in the intensive lipid-lowering group than in the standard lipid-lowering group(2.90%vs.14.93%,χ2=6.090,P=0.014).Multiple Cox regression analysis revealed that the intensive lipid-lowering strategy significantly reduced the risk of MACE compared with the standard lipid-lowering strategy(HR=0.177,95%CI:0.037-0.838,P=0.029). Conclusions:Our data show that intensive lipid-lowering strategy may probably reduce the incidence of short-term MACE in ASC patients with multi-vessel disease.Large-scale prospective multi-center studies are needed to further validate these results.

Objective:To explore the current status of rumination in inpatients with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa) under the disease coping mechanism, and analyzing its influencing factors.Methods:From March 2021 to December 2022, 267 mPCa inpatients at the Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University were selected as the study subject using convenience sampling. The survey was conducted using the General Information Questionnaire, Chinese Version of Event Relate Rumination Inventory (C-ERI), Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and Social Support Revalued Scale (SSRS), and the factors influencing the rumination in patients were analyzed.Results:This study collected 260 valid questionnaires, with an effective response rate of 97.4% (260/267). The total score of rumination in 260 mPCa patients was (31.08±6.46), with invasive rumination and purposeful rumination scores of (14.13±4.44) and (16.95±4.55), respectively. The initial prostate-specific antigen index, confrontation medical coping modes were the influencing factors of invasive rumination in mPCa patients ( P<0.05). The initial prostate-specific antigen index, course of disease, social support, and confrontation medical coping style were the influencing factors of purposeful rumination in mPCa patients ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The rumination of mPCa patients is above the medium level, and is influenced by multiple factors under the disease coping mechanism. Clinical medical and nursing staff should combine the clinical situation and characteristics of mPCa patients, provide personalized interventions as early as possible, and assist patients in improving their positive cognitive processing abilities.

Objective:To explore the influence of expander injection port placement on complications of retroauricular soft tissue expander implantation and put forward the corresponding treatment countermeasures.Methods:Data of the patients with congenital microtia or acquired ear defects who were treated in the Department of Plastic Surgery of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital from January 2016 to August 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent ear reconstruction with skin expansion. According to the placement of the expander injection port in the operation, all patients were divided into the group of internal expander injection port (referred to as the internal group) and the group of external expander injection port (referred to as the external group). After the operation, patients of these two groups underwent skin expansion. The general information of the local region and the occurrence of related complications were observed in both groups. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis.Results:A total of 51 patients were included in this study, including 42 males and 9 females, with an average age of 13.1 years from 5 years old to 43 years old. There were 19 cases of left side, 31 cases of right side, 1 case of both sides. There were 21 cases in the internal group and 30 cases in the external group. There were 19 patients in total who suffered complications such as hematoma, infection, ischemic necrosis of the flap, expander exposure and expander damage. Complications occurred in 6 cases in the internal group, i. e., hematoma in 3 cases and expander exposure in 3 cases. And complications occurred in 13 patients in the external group, including hematoma in 5 cases, infection in 2 cases, expander damage in 1 case, hematoma combined infection in 2 cases, infection combined expander exposure in 1 case, ischemic necrosis of the flap combined expander exposure in 1 case and hematoma combined ischemic necrosis of the flap and expander exposure in 1 case. Patients with all the above-mentioned complications received the second-stage auricle reconstruction surgery on schedule or ahead of schedule after treatment of the complications, and the postoperative effect was good. The incidence of infection was higher in the external group[28.57%(6/21)vs.43.33%(13/30)], and there were significant differences in the incidence of infection between the two groups ( χ2=3.88, P<0.05), but no significant differences in hematoma ( χ2=1.12, P>0.05), ischemic necrosis of the flap ( χ2=1.46, P>0.05), expander exposure ( χ2=0.22, P>0.05) or expander damage ( χ2=0.71, P>0.05). Conclusion:External expander injection port can increase the incidence of postoperative infection. The expander injection port placement does not significantly influence on the incidence of complications such as hematoma, ischemic necrosis of the flap, expander exposure and expander damage. However, the characteristics of these complications in the two kinds of injection port placement are different, and there are some differences in their treatment countermeasures.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of dermal anchoring method combined with low energy electron beam irradiation in the removal of chest wall keloids.Methods:Clinical data of patients with medium and large-sized chest wall keloids treated in Plastic Surgery Department of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from May 2015 to May 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. The keloid was completely removed from the superficial fascia layer, and a small patch of scar dermis tissue was retained in the center of the keloid. When the cutting edge was sutured, the above-mentioned dermis tissue was anchored to achieve tension reduction. Then low energy electron beam irradiation treatment was carried out within 24 h after surgery, with an irradiation range of 5-10 mm from the incision edge and a subcutaneous depth of 2 cm. The lesions were irradiated for 3 times, with a 24 h interval between each exposure. The total irradiation dose was 20 Gy. The width, severity of hyperplasia (expressed in height), and recurrence of keloids at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery were recorded. Patient satisfaction was evaluated one year after surgery (with a total score of 10 points, 0-3 points of dissatisfaction, 4-7 points of general satisfaction, 8-10 points of great satisfaction), and the incidence of radiation complications was observed. SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis of the data, with measurement data represented by Mean±SD. Repeated measurement analysis of variance was conducted for the same variable at different periods, and counting data was represented by %. χ2 test was used for group comparison. P<0.05 indicated the difference with statistical significance. Results:A total of 39 patients with 39 scars were included. There were 15 males and 24 females, aged (30.9±9.5) years. The preoperative scar width was (43±5) mm (rang 38-48 mm), and the scar volume was 20.0 mm×38.0 mm×7.5 mm-80.0 mm×48.0 mm×1.6 mm. After the surgery, the wound showed a mild protrusion with minimal exudation, and the wound was dry and clean after irradiation. The scar width at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery was (1.3±0.5), (1.8±0.5), and (2.9±0.5) mm, respectively, with statistically significant difference ( P<0.01); the severity of scar hyperplasia was (0.9±0.3), (1.3±0.3), and (1.8±0.3) mm, with statistically significant difference ( P<0.01); the recurrence rates of keloids were 12.8% (5 cases), 23.1% (9 cases), and 25.6% (10 cases), respectively, with no statistically significant difference ( P>0.05). The patient satisfaction score at 1 year after surgery was 2-10, average of 7. There were 4 cases (10%) of dissatisfaction, 10 cases (26%) of general satisfaction, 25 cases (64%) of great satisfaction. No radiotherapy complications occurred. Conclusion:Dermal anchoring method combined with low energy electron beam irradiation can achieve good therapeutic effects in the removal of chest wall keloids. The recurrence rate of keloids is low, and patient satisfaction is high.

Objective:To explore the influence of expander injection port placement on complications of retroauricular soft tissue expander implantation and put forward the corresponding treatment countermeasures.Methods:Data of the patients with congenital microtia or acquired ear defects who were treated in the Department of Plastic Surgery of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital from January 2016 to August 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent ear reconstruction with skin expansion. According to the placement of the expander injection port in the operation, all patients were divided into the group of internal expander injection port (referred to as the internal group) and the group of external expander injection port (referred to as the external group). After the operation, patients of these two groups underwent skin expansion. The general information of the local region and the occurrence of related complications were observed in both groups. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis.Results:A total of 51 patients were included in this study, including 42 males and 9 females, with an average age of 13.1 years from 5 years old to 43 years old. There were 19 cases of left side, 31 cases of right side, 1 case of both sides. There were 21 cases in the internal group and 30 cases in the external group. There were 19 patients in total who suffered complications such as hematoma, infection, ischemic necrosis of the flap, expander exposure and expander damage. Complications occurred in 6 cases in the internal group, i. e., hematoma in 3 cases and expander exposure in 3 cases. And complications occurred in 13 patients in the external group, including hematoma in 5 cases, infection in 2 cases, expander damage in 1 case, hematoma combined infection in 2 cases, infection combined expander exposure in 1 case, ischemic necrosis of the flap combined expander exposure in 1 case and hematoma combined ischemic necrosis of the flap and expander exposure in 1 case. Patients with all the above-mentioned complications received the second-stage auricle reconstruction surgery on schedule or ahead of schedule after treatment of the complications, and the postoperative effect was good. The incidence of infection was higher in the external group[28.57%(6/21)vs.43.33%(13/30)], and there were significant differences in the incidence of infection between the two groups ( χ2=3.88, P<0.05), but no significant differences in hematoma ( χ2=1.12, P>0.05), ischemic necrosis of the flap ( χ2=1.46, P>0.05), expander exposure ( χ2=0.22, P>0.05) or expander damage ( χ2=0.71, P>0.05). Conclusion:External expander injection port can increase the incidence of postoperative infection. The expander injection port placement does not significantly influence on the incidence of complications such as hematoma, ischemic necrosis of the flap, expander exposure and expander damage. However, the characteristics of these complications in the two kinds of injection port placement are different, and there are some differences in their treatment countermeasures.