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.

OBJECTIVES: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) frequently leads to myocardial ischemia and cardiac dysfunction. Even genotype-positive/phenotype-negative (G⁺/P^-) individuals, carriers of pathogenic sarcomere gene mutations without left ventricular hypertrophy, remain at risk of progression to clinical HCM. This study aims to evaluate myocardial perfusion and contractile function in familial HCM patients and their first-degree relatives using myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) and velocity vector imaging (VVI), in order to identify early myocardial dysfunction and at-risk individuals within families. METHODS: Thirty-five genetically confirmed HCM patients with left ventricular hypertrophy were assigned to a G⁺/P⁺ group. A total of 30 first-degree relatives carrying sarcomere mutations but without echocardiographic evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy were assigned to a G⁺/P^- group. A total of 38 age- and sex-matched gene-negative healthy family members served as controls. All participants underwent MCE and VVI assessments. Myocardial perfusion parameters, including peak intensity (PI), time to peak concentration (TP), and the ratio of declining intensity and declining time (dI/dT), as well as strain parameters including global longitudinal strain (GLS), global radial strain (GRS), and global circumferential strain (GCS) were recorded and analyzed for differences and correlations. RESULTS: Compared to both the G⁺/P^- and normal control groups, the G⁺/P⁺ group had significantly lower PI, dI/dT, GLS, and GRS, along with significantly increased TP (all P<0.05). GLS and GRS were positively correlated with PI (r=0.629 and r=0.613, respectively; both P<0.01) and negatively correlated with TP (r=-0.597 and r=-0.571, respectively; both P<0.01). Compared to the normal control group, the G⁺/P^- group showed a significant reduction in GLS (P<0.05), but no significant differences in GRS, GCS, PI, TP, or dI/dT (all P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Myocardial contractile dysfunction in HCM patients is closely related to impaired perfusion. Even in the absence of wall hypertrophy, sarcomere mutation carriers show early signs of subclinical left ventricular dysfunction. MCE and VVI can quantitatively assess myocardial perfusion and function, offering valuable tools for early detection and risk stratification in HCM patients and their relatives.
Humans ; Male ; Female ; Myocardial Contraction/physiology* ; Echocardiography/methods* ; Adult ; Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/genetics* ; Middle Aged ; Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Familial/genetics* ; Family ; Mutation

ObjectiveTo explain the scientific connotation of Morindae Officinalis Radix （MOR） processed by Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma （Gly） by comparing the effect of raw products of MOR and processed products of MOR with different proportions of Gly （GMOs） on the improvement of renal function and hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal （HPG） axis， the protein expression of Wnt/β-catenin and transforming growth factor-β₁ （TGF-β₁）/Smad signal pathways in kidney Yang deficiency model rats induced by adenine. MethodGMOs were prepared according to method under MOR in 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Rat model of kidney Yang deficiency was established by intragastrical administration of adenine， levels of follicle stimulating hormone （FSH）， luteinizing hormone （LH）， estradiol （E₂） and testosterone （T） were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）. Levels of urea nitrogen （BUN） and serum creatinine （SCr） were measured by spectrophotometry， hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining was used to evaluate the pathological changes of kidney， testis and epididymis. Immunohistochemistry （IHC） was used to analyze the protein expression of E-cadherin， α-smooth muscle actin （α-SMA）， Wnt2b， β-catenin， Smad1 and Smad4. ResultMOR processed with 100∶6 and 100∶12 proportions of Gly （short for GMO/100∶6 and GMO/100∶12） had the most obvious improvement on the body posture of kidney Yang deficiency model rats. GMO/100∶12 had the best effect on reducing the levels of BUN， SCr， FSH， LH and the ratio of E₂/T. GMO/100∶6 and GMO/100∶12 had the best effect on regulating the protein expression of E-cadherin， α-SMA， Wnt2b， β-catenin， Smad1 and Smad4. ConclusionGMO/100∶6 and GMO/100∶12 have the a good effect on the improvement of renal function and HPG axis in kidney Yang deficiency model rats induced by adenine， which is related with the fact that they can regulate Wnt/β-catenin pathway in renal and testicular tissue and TGF-β₁/Smads pathway in testicular tissue.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) combined with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with single lung ventilation (OLV) for lung cystadenomas. METHODS: A total of 66 infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for lung cystadenomas in our hospital from February, 2018 to February, 2019 were randomized into conventional ventilation groups (group N, =33) and inverse ventilation group (group R, =33). Hemodynamics and respiratory parameters of the infants were recorded and arterial blood gas analysis was performed at 15 min after two lung ventilation (TLV) (T), OLV30 min (T), OLV60 min (T), and 15 min after recovery of TLV (T). Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was collected before and after surgery to detect the expression level of advanced glycation end product receptor (RAGE). RESULTS: Sixty-three infants were finally included in this study. At T and T, Cdyn, PaO and OI in group R were significantly higher ( < 0.05) and Ppeak, PaCO and PA-aO were significantly lower than those in group N ( < 0.05). There was no significant difference in HR or MAP between the two groups at T and T ( > 0.05). The level of RAGE significantly increased after the surgery in both groups ( < 0.05), and was significantly lower in R group than in N group ( < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for pulmonary cystadenoma, appropriate IRV combined with PEEP does not affect hemodynamic stability and can increases pulmonary compliance, reduce the peak pressure, and improve oxygenation to provide pulmonary protection.
Cystadenoma ; surgery ; Humans ; Infant ; Lung ; surgery ; One-Lung Ventilation ; Positive-Pressure Respiration ; Thoracoscopy ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) combined with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with single lung ventilation (OLV) for lung cystadenomas. METHODS: A total of 66 infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for lung cystadenomas in our hospital from February, 2018 to February, 2019 were randomized into conventional ventilation groups (group N, =33) and inverse ventilation group (group R, =33). Hemodynamics and respiratory parameters of the infants were recorded and arterial blood gas analysis was performed at 15 min after two lung ventilation (TLV) (T), OLV30 min (T), OLV60 min (T), and 15 min after recovery of TLV (T). Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was collected before and after surgery to detect the expression level of advanced glycation end product receptor (RAGE). RESULTS: Sixty-three infants were finally included in this study. At T and T, Cdyn, PaO and OI in group R were significantly higher ( < 0.05) and Ppeak, PaCO and PA-aO were significantly lower than those in group N ( < 0.05). There was no significant difference in HR or MAP between the two groups at T and T ( > 0.05). The level of RAGE significantly increased after the surgery in both groups ( < 0.05), and was significantly lower in R group than in N group ( < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for pulmonary cystadenoma, appropriate IRV combined with PEEP does not affect hemodynamic stability and can increases pulmonary compliance, reduce the peak pressure, and improve oxygenation to provide pulmonary protection.
Cystadenoma ; therapy ; Humans ; Infant ; Lung ; One-Lung Ventilation ; Positive-Pressure Respiration ; Thoracoscopy

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

Objective To investigate the protective effect of permissive hypercapnia in infants undergoing one-lung ventilation(OLV). Methods A total of 64 infants were randomly divided into Group N(normocapnia group,n=32)and Group H(hypercapnia group,n=32).Arterial blood gas samples were collected at four differ-ent time points:10 minutes after intubation(T1),30 and 60 minutes after artificial pneumothorax(T2,T3),and 30 minutes after being sent to post anesthesia care unit(T4)while vital signs(HR,MAP,SpO2and temperature) and ventilation parameters(Ppeak,Vt,PEEP,RR,MVV,and FiO2)were recorded simultaneously;OI was calcu-lated by corresponding equation. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)was collected before and after surgery for the measurement of RAGE. Results Compared with those at T1,MAP and PaO2were significantly lower but Ppeak was obviously higher in group N,while HR,Ppeakas well as PaCO2were increased(P<0.05)and Vt,MVV,pH, PaO2as well as lactic acid were decreased in group H(P < 0.05)at T2and T3. Compared with those in group N, MAP,HR as well as PaCO2were higher while Ppeak,Vt,MVV,pH,and lactic acid were lower in group H at T2 and T3(P<0.05).There was a significant increase of RAGE in both groups after surgery and it was much higher in group N when compared with that in group H after surgery(P<0.05). Conclusion PHC not only has advantages in improving tissue oxygenation,but also has the potential of lung protection for infants undergoing OLV.

Objective To examine plasma inflammatory cytokines and assess stress response in different general anesthesia schemes in cesarean operation. Methods Sixty caesarean operation puerperas were randomly divided into two groups, including the group of sevoflurane (Group S) and the group of propofolum (Group P) in 30 cases of each group. At different time point, we recorded the mean arterial pressure and heart rate, text the blood concentration of inflammatory cytokines; The Apgar scores and arteria umbilicalis pH value after baby delivery were recorded. Results The blood pressure and heart rate of the P group after anesthesia induction of baby in delivery were lower than that before the anesthesia induction(P < 0.05). And there were also significant differences when compared with the S group (P < 0.05). The blood concentration of IL-6 and TNF-α of the P group afte operation were higher than that before the anesthesia induction(P < 0.05). There were also significant differences when compared with the S group(P < 0.05). The blood concentration of sTNFRⅡof the P group after operation and 24 hours after the surgery were higher than that before the anesthesia induction (P < 0.05). And there were also significant differences when compared with the S group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Administering Sevoflurane compound with Remifentanil to general anesthesia in Caesarean operation is safty and steady to inhibit stress reaction and prevent explicit memory from the operation.

Objective To investigate the feasibility and safety of OLV anesthesia about infant lung resection of CCAM by video-assisted thoracicscopy. Methods Endo-tracheal intubation was performed after 43 CCAM infants had undergone rapid intravenous induction. One side of lungs was ventilated by injecting 4 ~ 6 mmHg CO2 for the construction of artificial pneumothorax, and the side lung was compressed forming OLV. SpO2, ECG, MAP, PETCO2, T, PaO2, PaCO2, bleeding volume and urine volume were monitored. The numerical value of SpO2, PaO2, HR, MAP, PETCO2, and PaCO2 were recorded at scheduled intervals. Results Compared with 5min after induction,the PaO2,HR and MAP of the infants significantly reduced; the PETCO2 and PaCO2 significantly increased at OLV at 10 min and 60 min. Compared with OLV at 10 min, the PaO2, PETCO2 significantly increased at OLV 60 min. Conclusion Appropriate respiratory management and drug usage are feasible and safe for infant surgery of CCAM by video-assisted thoracicscopy.

Objective To evaluation the efficacy of dexmedetomidine mixed with dezocine and levobupivacaine for patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) after cesarean section.Methods A total of 300 patients, aged 23-35 yr, with body mass index of 24-28 kg/m2 , of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ , undergoing elective cesarean section under epidural anesthesia, were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =100 each) according to the random number table: morphine and levobupivacaine group (ML group), dezocine and levobupivacaine group (DL group), and dexmedetomidine, dezocine and levobupivacaine group (DDL group).In group ML, the loading dose included morphine 2 mg + levobupivacaine 10 mg + 5 ml normal saline, and PCEA solution contained morphine 5 mg + levobupivacaine 150 mg + normal saline 100 ml.In group DL, the loading dose included dezocine 3 mg+ levobupivacaine 10 mg+ normal saline 5 ml, and PCEA solution contained dezocine 15 mg + levobupivacaine 150 mg + normal saline 100 ml.In group DDL, the loading dose included dezocine 2 mg+ levobupivacaine 10 mg + dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg + normal saline 5 ml, and PCEA solution contained dezocine 7.5 mg+ levobupivacaine 150 mg + dexmedetomidine 1.5 μ g/kg + normal saline 100 ml.At 10 min before the end of operation, the loading dose was given via the epidural catheter, and the PCEA pump was connected and set up to deliver a 2 ml bolus dose with a 15-min lockout interval and background infusion at 2 ml/h.Analgesia was maintained until 42 h after operation.Visual analog scale score was main-tained ≤ 3, and (or) visual analog scale for fatigue score ≤ 2.When PCEA failed, morphine 2 mg was injected epidurally as rescue analgesic.At 4, 8, 24 and 42 h after operation, the modified Bromage score and Ramsay sedation score were recorded, and patients' satisfaction with analgesia was evaluated.The occurrence of epidural analgesia-related adverse reactions was recorded.Results The consumption of PCEA solution and requirement for rescue analgesics were significantly lower in group ML than in group DL.Compared with group ML, Ramsay sedation score was significantly decreased at 4 and 8 h after operation, the degree of patients' satisfaction with analgesia was increased, and the incidence of nausea, vomiting, dizziness and pruritus was decreased in DL and DDL groups, and the incidence of urinary retention was decreased in group DDL.The degree of patients' satisfaction with analgesia was significantly higher, and the incidence of dizziness and urinary retention was lower in DDL group than in group DL.No patients developed epidural analgesia-relatcd hypotension, bradycardia, or respiratory depression in the three groups.Conclusion The efficacy of dexmedetomidine mixed with dezocine and levobupivacaine is good when used for PCEA after cesarean section, and the adverse reactions are fewer.