OBJECTIVE To build a new workflow of pharmacy intravenous admixture services （PIVAS）， effectively connect intelligent equipment， and promote the intelligent development of PIVAS. METHODS Based on intelligent auxiliary equipment， PIVAS workflow was optimized， and a process-oriented model was established. This model integrated intelligent prescription review （automatic prescription review+manual intervention mode）， intelligent labeling， intelligent allocation， intelligent sorting， and finished infusion quality inspection system. Furthermore， an assessment was conducted to examine unreasonable medical order rate of intelligent prescription review， the working efficiency and error rate of intelligent labeling machine and intelligent sorting machine， and the dispensing efficiency and accuracy of intelligent dispensing robot. RESULTS Under the intelligent prescription review mode， the rate of unreasonable medical orders decreased from 0.157% to 0.050% （P＜0.05）； automatic labeling efficiency reached 21.7 sheets/min， surpassing the manual labeling efficiency of 13.8 sheets/min （P＜0.05）， and the daily labeling error rate decreased from 6.1‰ to 2.5‰ （P＜0.05）. Simultaneously operating two dispensing robots significantly improved the efficiency of batch dispensing and reduced the residual amount of liquid medicine （P＜0.05）； additionally， a quality testing system for finished infusion was established， involving appearance， Tyndall effect， insoluble particles， turbidity， absorbance， pH and osmotic pressure， to ensure the quality of finished infusion and reduce the risk of infusion. CONCLUSIONS The new process of PIVAS connected with intelligent devices in our hospital can improve work efficiency， reduce dispensing errors， ensure the quality of finished infusion， and improve the level of pharmaceutical care.

Objective To develop an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry （UPLC-MS/MS） method to simultaneously determine 10 main components, including berberine, phellodendrine, specnuezhenide, mangiferin, loganin, paeoniflorin, geniposide, baicalin, and acteoside in Compound Dihuang oral solution. Methods An UPLC-MS/MS method was established with an ACQUITY UPLC BEH-C18 （2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm）column and mobile phase of 0.1% formic water（A）-methanol solution（B） in a gradient elution manner. The flow rate of mobile phase was 0.2 ml/min.The temperature of column was 30℃. The injection volume was 2 μl. The MS detection was in MRM mode. Results 10 components in Compound Dihuang oral solution had a good linear relationship within their concentration range,and the precision, repeatability, stability and recovery met the requirements. The contents of berberine, phellodendrine, specnuezhenide, mangiferin, loganin, paeoniflorin, geniposide, baicalin, and acteoside in 7 batches of samples were （89.7-95.6） μg/ml, （164.0-177.7） μg/ml, （540.0-610.0） μg/ml, （408.7-429.0） μg/ml, （726.0-825.0） μg/ml, （503.7-572.0） μg/ml, （1380.0-1540.0） μg/ml, （2596.7-2896.7) μg/ml, （4866.7-5520.0) μg/ml, （61.8-67.2) μg/ml, respectively. Conclusion The established method was easy to be repeated and operated. The contents of 10 components in Compound Dihuang oral solution could be determined quickly and accurately, which provided a reference for the quality control of hospital preparation.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) in combination with general anesthesia for elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer.Methods:In this randomized controlled trial, 70 American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients, aged 60-80 yr, with body mass index of 18-28 kg/m 2, scheduled for elective laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer at the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University from September 2023 to June 2024, were divided into 2 groups ( n=35 each) using a table of random numbers: liposomal bupivacaine group (LB group) and hydrochloride bupi-vacaine group (HB group). After anesthesia induction, bilateral TAPB was performed under ultrasound guidance. In LB group, 0.44% liposomal bupivacaine 30 ml was injected on each side. In HB group, 0.25% hydrochloride bupivacaine 30 ml was injected on each side. Total intravenous anesthesia was adopted for both groups. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) with sufentanil was carried out after surgery. When the visual analogue scale (VAS) score at rest was ≥ 4 within 72 h after surgery, hydromorphone 0.5 mg was intravenously injected for rescue analgesia. The area under the curve of VAS scores at rest and during activity was calculated within 12-72 h after surgery. The first pressing time of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and the effective pressing numbers of PCA, requirement for rescue analgesia, and score for satisfaction with analgesia were recorded. The sleep quality on 1 day before surgery and 1, 2 and 3 days after surgery was evaluated using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. The occurrence of adverse reactions, duration of post-anesthesia care unit stay, time to first ambulation, time to first flatus, and time to first oral intake, and postoperative length of hospital stay were recorded within 72 h after surgery. Results:Compared with HB group, the area under the curve of VAS scores at rest and during activity was significantly reduced at 12-72 h after operation, the first pressing time of PCA was prolonged, and the effective pressing numbers of PCA was reduced, the rate of rescue analgesia was decreased, the score for satisfaction with analgesia was increased, the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire scores were increased on the 2nd and 3rd days after surgery, the duration of post-anesthesia care unit stay and postoperative length of hospital stay were shortened, and the incidence of postoperative nausea was decreased in LB group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine TAPB combined with general anesthesia is superior to that of hydrochloride bupivacaine TAPB combined with general anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer radical resection.

Objective Based on the national drug sampling inspection program,this study aims to comprehensively and systematically evaluate the quality of Xuanmai Ganjie preparations,analyze existing quality issues,and provide references and suggestions for quality control of this variety.Methods A total of 237 batches of Xuanmai Ganjie preparations were tested using legal standards,and methods were established for detecting adulteration of Ophiopogon japonicus with counterfeit varieties,paclobutrazol residue levels,and determining the content of platycodin D in Xuanmai Ganjie preparations.These methods were applied to the quality control and evaluation of Xuanmai Ganjie preparations.Results Through statutory inspection,one batch of Xuanmai Ganjie granules was found non-compliant.Specific batches were identified to contain the following irregularities:adulteration of Ophiopogon japonicus with counterfeit varieties,paclobutrazol residue levels exceeding proposed limits,and platycodin D content below the established threshold.Conclusion The overall quality of Xuanmai Ganjie granules was average,while the overall quality of Xuanmai Ganjie capsules and lozenges was relatively good.Manufacturing enterprises should strengthen their sense of primary responsibility and enhance control over the entire drug production process.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) in combination with general anesthesia for elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer.Methods:In this randomized controlled trial, 70 American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients, aged 60-80 yr, with body mass index of 18-28 kg/m 2, scheduled for elective laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer at the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University from September 2023 to June 2024, were divided into 2 groups ( n=35 each) using a table of random numbers: liposomal bupivacaine group (LB group) and hydrochloride bupi-vacaine group (HB group). After anesthesia induction, bilateral TAPB was performed under ultrasound guidance. In LB group, 0.44% liposomal bupivacaine 30 ml was injected on each side. In HB group, 0.25% hydrochloride bupivacaine 30 ml was injected on each side. Total intravenous anesthesia was adopted for both groups. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) with sufentanil was carried out after surgery. When the visual analogue scale (VAS) score at rest was ≥ 4 within 72 h after surgery, hydromorphone 0.5 mg was intravenously injected for rescue analgesia. The area under the curve of VAS scores at rest and during activity was calculated within 12-72 h after surgery. The first pressing time of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and the effective pressing numbers of PCA, requirement for rescue analgesia, and score for satisfaction with analgesia were recorded. The sleep quality on 1 day before surgery and 1, 2 and 3 days after surgery was evaluated using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. The occurrence of adverse reactions, duration of post-anesthesia care unit stay, time to first ambulation, time to first flatus, and time to first oral intake, and postoperative length of hospital stay were recorded within 72 h after surgery. Results:Compared with HB group, the area under the curve of VAS scores at rest and during activity was significantly reduced at 12-72 h after operation, the first pressing time of PCA was prolonged, and the effective pressing numbers of PCA was reduced, the rate of rescue analgesia was decreased, the score for satisfaction with analgesia was increased, the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire scores were increased on the 2nd and 3rd days after surgery, the duration of post-anesthesia care unit stay and postoperative length of hospital stay were shortened, and the incidence of postoperative nausea was decreased in LB group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine TAPB combined with general anesthesia is superior to that of hydrochloride bupivacaine TAPB combined with general anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer radical resection.

Objective Based on the national drug sampling inspection program,this study aims to comprehensively and systematically evaluate the quality of Xuanmai Ganjie preparations,analyze existing quality issues,and provide references and suggestions for quality control of this variety.Methods A total of 237 batches of Xuanmai Ganjie preparations were tested using legal standards,and methods were established for detecting adulteration of Ophiopogon japonicus with counterfeit varieties,paclobutrazol residue levels,and determining the content of platycodin D in Xuanmai Ganjie preparations.These methods were applied to the quality control and evaluation of Xuanmai Ganjie preparations.Results Through statutory inspection,one batch of Xuanmai Ganjie granules was found non-compliant.Specific batches were identified to contain the following irregularities:adulteration of Ophiopogon japonicus with counterfeit varieties,paclobutrazol residue levels exceeding proposed limits,and platycodin D content below the established threshold.Conclusion The overall quality of Xuanmai Ganjie granules was average,while the overall quality of Xuanmai Ganjie capsules and lozenges was relatively good.Manufacturing enterprises should strengthen their sense of primary responsibility and enhance control over the entire drug production process.

Objective To investigate the physical compatibility of admixture of cisplatin injection with 6 proton pump inhibitors.Methods At room temperature,cisplatin solutions at low,medium and high prepared concentrations(0.06,0.09,0.12 mg·mL-1)were mixed with the same volume of injection solutions of pantoprazole sodium,esomeprazole sodium,omeprazole sodium,rabeprazole sodium,lansoprazole sodium and ilaprazole sodium infusion,respectively.The changes of appearance,Tyndall effect,pH value,turbidity,the number of insoluble particles and UV absorbance of the admixtures were investigated within 8 h.Results The admixtures of cisplatin with pantoprazole sodium,esomeprazole,omeprazole sodium and rabeprazole sodium were clear and transparent within 8 h,and the change of pH value,turbidity changes,insoluble particles,UV absorbance value changes met the requirements.The combination of low concentration cisplatin and lansoprazole sodium was physically compatible and stable within 8 h.The number of insoluble particles in medium did not meet the requirements when high concentration cisplatin combined with lansoprazole sodium.All the indexes did not meet the requirements when cisplatin were combined with ilaprazole sodium.Conclusions Low concentration cisplatin is compatible with Lansoprazole sodium within 4 h at room temperature.Low,medium and high concentrations of cisplatin were compatible with pantoprazole sodium,esomeprazole sodium,omeprazole sodium and rabeprazole sodium within 8 h.High concentrations of cisplatin is incompatible with lansoprazole sodium.Cisplatin with low,medium and high concentrations are incompatible with iprrazole sodium.

Objective To observe the effect of non-invasive ventilator assisted vibration sputum evacuation on the level of cardiac function indicators in patients with acute heart failure in the intensive care unit(ICU).Methods A total of 120 patients with acute heart failure who received treatment in the ICU of Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province from September 2020 to March 2023 were selected as the study subjects.The patients were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group using a random number table method,with 60 patients in each group.A total of 120 patients were treated with conventional symptom therapy and non-invasive ventilation.The control group received routine nursing intervention,while the experimental group received non-invasive ventilator assisted vibration sputum evacuation.Arterial partial pressure of oxygen(PaO2),arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide(PaCO2),pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2),respiratory rate(RR),heart rate,blood pressure,central venous pressure,serum and ultrasound cardiac function indicators,and prognosis of two groups of patients were recorded after 2 weeks of intervention.Results After the intervention,PaO2,SpO2,and left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)were significantly increased in both groups,while PaCO2,RR,heart rate,blood pressure,central venous pressure,N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP),cardiac troponin T(cTnT),left ventricular end-systolic diameter(LVESD),and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDD)were significantly decreased compared to before the intervention(all P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the experimental group showed significant increases in PaO2,SpO2,blood pressure,central venous pressure,and LVEF after intervention[PaO2(mmHg,1 mmHg≈0.133 kPa):68.24±5.81 vs.59.63±6.86,SpO2:0.95±0.03 vs.0.87±0.04,systolic blood pressure(mmHg):116.05±4.11 vs.104.13±3.95,diastolic blood pressure(mmHg):68.19±4.13 vs.62.85±4.12,central venous pressure(mmHg):9.42±1.29 vs.8.12±4.12,LVEF:0.49±0.05 vs.0.43±0.04,all P<0.05],while PaCO2,RR,heart rate,NT-proBNP,cTnT,LVESD,and LVEDD were significantly reduced[PaCO2(mmHg):42.12±4.08 vs.52.13±4.61,RR(beats/min):18.85±1.75 vs.21.54±2.51,heart rate(bpm):89.53±8.14 vs.101.11±10.26,NT-proBNP(ng/L):1687.25±589.67 vs.2145.36±751.03,cTnT(ng/L):70.58±5.15 vs.81.45±6.89,LVESD(mm):34.51±3.11 vs.38.89±3.55,LVEDD(mm)46.11±3.22 vs.49.74±3.75,all P<0.05].The mechanical ventilation time,ICU hospitalization time,and pulmonary infection relief time of the experimental group were significantly shortened compared to the control group[mechanical ventilation time(hours):72.14±10.06 vs.78.96±12.97,ICU hospitalization time(days):10.74±2.15 vs.12.88±3.26,pulmonary infection relief time(days):3.58±0.79 vs.5.14±1.12,all P<0.05],and the incidence of pulmonary infection was significantly reduced[1.67%(1/60)vs.11.67%(7/60),P<0.05],However,there was no statistically significant difference in the mortality rate between the experimental group and the control group[10.00%(6/60)vs.21.67%(13/60),P>0.05].Conclusion The non-invasive ventilator assisted vibration sputum evacuation can improve symptoms of hypoxemia and cardiac function,stabilize hemodynamics,shorten the course of acute heart failure in ICU patients,and reduce the incidence of pulmonary infections.

Objective To compare the efficacy of different hysteroscopic surgical procedures in the treatment of endometrial polyps. Methods Ninety-two patients with endometrial polyps from January 2016 to December 2017 were selected. Among them, 37 patients with fertility requirements underwent polypectomy with MyoSure as group A; 25 patients without fertility requirements underwent polypectomy with resectoscopic hysteroscopy as group B, and 30 patients underwent polypectomy with hysterosopy and curettage as group C. The duration of the procedure, blood loss and hospital stays, effective rate, recurrence rate and postoperative pregnancy rate of the3 groups were compared. Results There was no significant difference in intraoperative blood loss and hospital stays among the 3 groups (P> 0.05). The duration of the procedure of group A and B was longer than that of group C, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The effective rate of treatment was high in all 3 groups, and inter-group comparison indicated no statistically significant difference, but the recurrence rate of group C was significantly higher than that of group A and B. For those with fertility requirements, the pregnancy rate in group A was slightly higher than that in group C within one year after surgery, but the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion Hysteroscopic procedures of endometrial polypectomy has the advantages of accuracy, safety, effectiveness and rapid recovery. The treatment with MyoSure and resectoscopic hysteroscopy can reduce the recurrence rate of patients effectively. For women with fertility requirements, the treatment with MyoSure can protect the endometrium and improve the postoperative pregnancy rate.

The transition from child mental health services to adult mental health services can be challenging for patients. Transition is a critical aspect of continuity of care but little is known of the profile of the patients who makes such transitions and their unique characteristics, which could place special demands on subsequent mental health services. The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service at the Institute of Mental Health, Singapore is the first integrated service for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric co-morbidities in Southeast Asia. This audit aims to analyse the profile and characteristics of patients who have made this transition to ensure that the service addresses their specific needs. Methods: The electronic records of 50 patients who were seen in 2015 were analysed in relation to socio-demographics, diagnosis and psychiatric co morbidities, pharmacotherapy, functioning and illness severity scores. Results: All patients except 3(6%) were seen as outpatients. 41(82%) of whom were male and 9(18%) female with the mean age of 21.1 years (SD±2.68). 32(64%) had autistic spectrum disorder, 28(56%) had intellectual disability and 8(16%) had attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Co morbid psychiatric disorders included anxiety disorders (16%), mood disorders (14%), psychotic disorders(8%), and obsessive-compulsive disorders(8%). Risperidone and fluoxetine were the most commonly used antipsychotics and antidepressants respectively. The mean initial clinical global impression score was 4.05(SD±0.87) ± 0.87), and the mean global assessment scale was 53.78(SD±9.42) in patients who were scored. Conclusion: Patients in transition from a child to adult mental health services are a complex and vulnerable group which requires services adapted to their unique needs. Analysing the profile of these patients is critical in evolving the service to meet the needs of this group of young patients to achieve an ideal level of care. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 18 (1): January – June 2017: XX XX.