1.Quality evaluation of methodological and reporting quality of clinical practice guidelines and expert consensuses on blood transfusion and blood utilization in china
Yumei YANG ; Yuting WU ; Yu TIAN ; Weifeng DING ; Jiaying WANG ; Lei YANG ; Aiyuan DU ; Xiaofeng PAN ; Xiaoshan LI ; Rong GAO ; Tingting WANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(7):952-962
Objective: To evaluate the methodological quality and reporting quality of clinical practice guidelines or expert consensus on blood transfusion and blood use (BTBU) in China (hereinafter referred to as "guidelines/consensus"), providing reference for the development and updating of future BTBU guidelines/consensus. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in Chinese databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, VIP Data-base, relevant guideline release platforms, and professional association websites. BTBU-related guidelines/consensus published between January 2006 and December 2025 were included. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, after completing literature screening and data extraction, three evaluators independently assessed the quality of the included literature using the Scientificity, Transparency, and Applicability of Guidelines Rating Tool (STAR), the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation Ⅱ (AGREE Ⅱ), and the International Practice Guideline Reporting Standards (RIGHT). Results: A total of 29 documents were included, including 5 guidelines, 22 consensus statements, and 2 protocols. The results of the STAR assessment showed that the total score was (21.7±8.8)%. The domain score ratios for registration, research protocol, funding, working group, conflict of interest, clinical question, evidence, consensus method, recommendation, accessibility and other domains were (2.2±12.1)%, 0, (36.7±25.1)%, (18.3±7.6)%, (19.2±15.3)%, (16.6±23.1)%, (15.1±6.3)%, (9.6±21.2)%, (54.3±18.4)%, (31.7±10.4)% and (10.3±31.0)%, respectively. For the AGREE Ⅱ assessment, the methodological quality of 26 articles was rated Grade B and 3 articles Grade C. The results of the RIGHT assessment indicated that the overall reporting rate of all guidelines/consensuses was (65.3±4.0)%. Conclusion: The methodological and reporting quality of current expert guidelines/consensus on BTBU in China still need improvement, and guidelines and consensus should be strictly formulated and standardized according to the standards of STAR, AGREE II and RIGHT.
2.Analyzing the monitoring results of occupational hazard factor in the workplace of key industries in Shaoguan City, 2021 to 2024
Xintong DAI ; Zhenshi LIU ; Bo YANG ; Aiping CHEN ; Shaohua LIU ; Lingkai FAN ; Weifeng RONG ; Guowei CHEN
China Occupational Medicine 2026;53(2):227-232
Objective To analyze the monitoring results of occupational hazard factors (OHF) in the workplace of key industries in Shaoguan City from 2021 to 2024. Methods A total of 486 enterprises of key industries in Shaoguan City, selected from the "Occupational Diseases Hazardous Items Reporting System" and the "Guangdong Provincial Occupational Health Quality Control Platform" from 2021 to 2024, were used as the research subjects. Data on the declaration of occupational hazard projects, the exposure to OHF and the occupational medical examinations for workers, the usage of protective equipment and the setup of protection facilities in enterprises, and the monitoring results of OHF were analyzed. Results From 2021 to 2024, a total of 486 enterprises of key industries in Shaoguan City were monitored, and the detection rate of OHF exceeding national standard was 57.0%. The exceedance rates in medium/large enterprises and small/micro enterprises were 67.1% and 55.0%, respectively. A total of 51 771 worker-exposures to OHF were recorded, with an exposure rate of 55.8%. Training coverage for enterprise managers, occupational health personnel, and workers were 96.7%, 97.1%, and 98.7%, respectively. Abnormal rates in occupational medical examinations were 3.3%, 0.2%, and 0.8% among workers exposed to noise, dust, and chemical factors, respectively. Provision rates of dust respirators, chemical respirators, hearing protection devices (earplugs and earmuffs) were 93.2%, 85.4% and 86.8%, respectively, with wearing compliance rates of 98.7%, 98.8% and 97.1%. Installation rates of dust control, chemical hazard control, and noise control facilities were 97.2%, 90.3%, and 69.9%, respectively, and all facilities were 100.0% effective. Exceedance rates for OHF and noise increased annually (all P<0.05), whereas those for dust and chemical factors decreased (all P<0.05). The exceedance rates of work position from high to low were dust (18.1%), noise (17.1%) and chemical factors (6.4%). Lead-related position had the highest exceedance rate (31.9%). Industries with higher exceedance rates included metal products manufacturing (27.3%), ferrous metal smelting and rolling (24.1%), and non-metallic mineral products manufacturing (23.7%). Conclusion Workplaces in key industries of Shaoguan City face relatively high risks of occupational hazards. It is essential to focus on noise management, with efforts to strengthen occupational health supervision and guidance for small/micro enterprises as well as industries with severe occupational hazards, promoting the standardization of occupational health management.
3.Determination of formaldehyde in the workplace air using the length detector tube method
Qiuyan XU ; Zuokan LIN ; Weifeng RONG ; Ruibo MENG ; Jing YUAN ; Jiawen HU
China Occupational Medicine 2026;53(2):233-237
Objective To establish a rapid on-site detection method for detecting formaldehyde in workplace air using the length detector tube method. Methods The length detector tube was applied to detect the level of formaldehyde in workplace air. Performance indicators, including accuracy, precision, stability, and interference susceptibility, of the method were validated. Results The formaldehyde length detector tube can determine formaldehyde mass concentrations ranging from 0.05 to 4.00 mg/m³ at 25 ℃, covering 0.5 to 2.0 times the occupational exposure limit for formaldehyde (0.50 mg/m³). Under conditions of 10 to 35 ℃ and relative humidity <80.00%, the average recovery was 93.33%-101.67%, and all the within-run method ranges from -21.67% to 20.00%, and all the relative standard deviations were <10.00%. The average decrease rate of formaldehyde in gas bags within 24 hours ranged from -8.33% to 8.33%. Common coexisting substances in workplaces, such as methanol, benzene, toluene, hydrogen chloride, and nitrogen dioxide, did not interfere with the measurements. However, aldehydes and ketones might cause overestimation. Conclusion The formaldehyde length detector tube method demonstrates high accuracy and specificity for detecting formaldehyde in air, making it suitable for rapid monitoring of formaldehyde in workplace air.
4.Exploration of a quality control model for occupational health technical service institutions based on whole-process management
China Occupational Medicine 2026;53(1):103-107
Occupational health technical service (OHTS) is a key technical pillar of the occupational disease prevention and control system, involving directly on the protection of workers' health rights and interests as well as the effectiveness of occupational disease prevention and control. Currently, the quality control of OHTS primarily relies on post-event supervision and result verification, suffering from issues such as weak management of on-site investigation procedures, lack of oversight during on-site sampling and measurement, insufficient traceability in laboratory testing processes, an incomplete whole-process management and control system, and a lack of quality culture guidance. These problems make it difficult to meet the core requirements for high-quality development of OHTS. Introducing the whole-process management theory into the quality control of OHTS, combined with digital and intelligent technical means, a quality control model covering the entire chain of "prevention in advance, control during the process, improvement afterward" can be set up to achieve systematic management of the entire OHTS process. The prevention stage focuses on establishing and implementing a strict qualification review mechanism, conducting scientific on-site investigations and program planning, and establishing a program review mechanism. The process control stage emphasizes the development of an "informatization + standardization " on-site sampling management and control system as well as a full-process traceability system for laboratory testing. The post-event improvement focuses on establishing a mechanism for collecting and analyzing quality issues, formulating and implementing corrective measures, conducting regular summaries and continuous optimization, and establishing a quality incentive mechanism. The quality control model based on whole-process management enables effective supervision and management of the entire OHTS chain, obviously improving the standardization and authenticity of on-site sampling and laboratory testing. By integrating information technology with a culture-guided management control approach, it can provide a new pathway for the high-quality development of OHTS.
5.Emergency testing and analysis of a mixed poisoning incident involving methyl acetate and dimethyl carbonate
Guanlin CHEN ; Yao GUO ; Jianyi LIANG ; Qiang TAN ; Jiaheng HE ; Wanxia CHEN ; Yingqing XIE ; Weifeng RONG ; Banghua WU
China Occupational Medicine 2026;53(1):116-120
Objective To analyze the emergency testing results of a mixed poisoning incident involving methyl acetate and dimethyl carbonate in a composite fabric processing enterprise. Methods A mixed poisoning incident involving methyl acetate and dimethyl carbonate occurred at a composite fabric processing enterprise in a city of Guangdong Province. On-site occupational health investigation data and laboratory testing results related to this incident were collected, and an integrated analysis was conducted. Results The on-site occupational health investigation revealed inadequate ventilation and non-standard use of personal protective equipment. Volatile organic component analysis of raw and auxiliary materials showed that methyl acetate and dimethyl carbonate had relatively high percentages of peak area among all used volatile organic chemical agents in post-incident emergency testing, accounting for 65.10% and 38.25%, respectively. The exposure concentration of short term (CSTE) of methyl acetate in the production line air was 15.13 mg/m³. In the chemical storage area, CSTE of methyl acetate and methanol were 451.04 and <0.21 mg/m³, respectively, all below their respective occupational exposure limits (500.00 and 50.00 mg/m³). In the poisoned workers, blood methanol, blood formic acid, and urinary formic acid levels were 147, 414, and 4 389 mg/L, respectively. Conclusion Occupational exposure to methyl acetate and dimethyl carbonate may lead to acute occupational poisoning and cause health damage. Employers should fulfill their responsibilities for occupational disease prevention by ensuring proper operation of protective facilities, while workers should enhance awareness of occupational disease prevention and correctly use personal protective equipment.
6.A report of two rare carbapenem-resistant strains in the stool sample of the same patient
Yuanyuan LI ; Rong ZHANG ; Weifeng SHI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2025;43(1):35-39
Objective To analyze the genomic characteristics of Klebsiella pneumoniae carrying blaNDM-1 and Atlanta subterranean carry-ing blaIMP-4 isolated from the stool sample of the same patient and elucidate their resistance mechanisms.Methods The minimum in-hibitory concentrations(MIC)of the isolated strains were detected by the micro-broth dilution method.The NG-Test CARBA-5 was used to detect the phenotype of carbapenemases.The genomic characteristics of the strains were analyzed by the whole genome sequen-cing(WGS)and bioinformatics analysis.Results The isolated Klebsiella pneumoniae was resistant to most antibiotics.Atlanta subter-ranean was resistant to meropenem and ertapenem,but sensitive to imipenem.The two strains were susceptible to polymyxin,tigecy-cline,amikacin,ciprofloxacin,and aztreonam.The WGS analysis showed that Klebsiella pneumoniae belonged to ST1040 type and car-ried 8 resistance genes,including blaNDM-1,aac(6')-Ib-cr.v2,aadA16,aadA2,qnrS1,arr-3,sul1 and dfrA27,and 4 plasmid repli-cons such as lncR,lncU,lncFIA(Hl1)and lncFIB(K).Atlanta subterranean carried two resistance genes(blaIMP-4 and qnrS1)and 1 plasmid replicon(lncN).The analysis results of virulence factors showed that Klebsiella pneumoniae carried virulence factors such as fimbrium,capsule,and siderophore.Atlanta subterranean carried virulence factors such as fimbrium,flagella,lipopolysaccharides,and endotoxins.Conclusion The Atlanta subterranean producing blaIMP-4 enzyme and Klebsiella pneumoniae producing blaNDM-1 enzyme are isolated from the stool sample of the same patient,and their genomic characteristics are analyzed.The emergence of new carbapen-em-resistant strains poses a huge challenge to clinical treatment and infection prevention and control.The screening and detection of carbapenemase genes should be strengthened.
7.Analyzing the current situation of occupational health technical service institutions in Guangdong Province
Zuofei XIE ; Junyi HUANG ; Chuan WU ; Zuokan LIN ; Wenjie ZHANG ; Weifeng RONG
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(4):421-425
Objective To investigate the technical capacity and service quality of occupational health technical service institutions (hereinafter referred to as "occupational health institutions") in Guangdong Province. Methods All occupational health institutions in Guangdong Province that had valid occupational health service qualifications and within the validity period were included for analysis. Data on basic information, employed personnel, and results of professional technical capacity assessments across occupational health institutions were obtained through the Guangdong Provincial Occupational Health Technical Quality Control Center. Results A total of 99 institutions with 2 732 technical staff were included in this study. Occupational health institutions in Guangdong Province were mainly distributed in the Pearl River Delta region, accounting for 87.9% (87/99) of the total. The number of public and private health institutions was 23 and 76, accounted for 23.2% and 76.8% respectively. In terms of technical personnel, the percentage of individuals worked in public or private health institutions was 24.1% and 75.9%, respectively. Personnel titles were predominantly intermediate level and no title, accounting for 38.7% and 26.4%, respectively. Individuals with a bachelor′s degree or above accounted for 67.4%. Engineering and other professionals accounted for 35.4% and 30.5%, respectively. Private institutions undertook 97.3% of testing and evaluation workload related to occupational hazard in the province. The number of occupational health institutes acquiring category Ⅰ and Ⅱ service license were 97 and 13. Among institutions participating in inter-laboratory comparisons, the overall pass rates for quantitative items were 95.5% in public and 70.3% in private institutions, while the pass rates for qualitative items were 100.0% and 94.5%, respectively. Conclusion Occupational health institutions in Guangdong Province face issues such as imbalanced regional distribution, uneven development, and insufficient technical competence and testing capacity of professional personnel. Health authorities at all levels should continue to strengthen supervision and quality control to solidify the technical foundation and comprehensively enhance service capacity and quality.
8.Improved gas chromatographic method for biphenyl detection in workplace air
Jiaheng HE ; Weifeng RONG ; Jiawen HU ; Jing YUAN ; Anping MA ; Ruibo MENG ; Banghua WU
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(4):445-449
Objective To improve the national standardized method for determining biphenyl in workplace air, which was based on activated carbon tube sampling, carbon disulfide desorption, and gas chromatography, by developing a method using GDX-502 tubes for sampling, toluene for desorption, and gas chromatography. Methods Workplace air samples were collected using GDX-502 sampling tubes and desorbed with toluene, followed by determination with gas chromatography. Results The improved method demonstrated good linearity for biphenyl concentrations ranging from 0.33 to 330.00 mg/L, with a correlation coefficient of 0.999 9. The detection limit and lower limit of quantification were 0.06 and 0.21 mg/L, and the minimum detection concentration and minimum quantification concentration were 0.04 and 0.14 mg/m3 (based on 1.5 L air sample volume), respectively. The average desorption efficiency ranged from 96.6% to 101.1%. The within-run and between-run relative standard deviations were 0.6%-1.4% and 1.4%-3.3%, respectively, with 100.0% sampling efficiency. Samples remained stable for at least 14 days at room temperature. Conclusion The improved method for biphenyl detection demonstrates rapid and accurate performance, with the advantages of low detection limits and high sampling and desorption efficiency.
9.Discussion on precautions for the detection of nitrogen oxides in workplace air
Zhanhong YANG ; Weifeng RONG ; Banghua WU ; Ming DONG ; Xueji YANG ; Chuan WU
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(4):450-454
Objective To summarize the key precautions in the determination of nitrogen oxides (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide) in the workplace air and to explore potential optimization items in the national standard analytical method. Methods According to GBZ/T 160.29-2004 Methods for Determination of Inorganic Nitrogen Compounds in the Air Workplace, comparative experiments were conducted to evaluate and optimize critical technical parameters of the standardized method, including the oxidation efficiency of oxidation tubes and the preparation and storage of absorption solutions. The application details of the standard method were refined. Results The concentrations of nitrogen oxides (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide) were expressed as nitrogen dioxide equivalents. During calibration, the flow calibrator should be connected to the upstream of the air sampler, and the sampling system should undergo an air tightness check. Each batch of oxidation tubes should be validated before use. Before sampling, both end caps should be removed and the tube should be equilibrated for one hour in a clean environment with 30.00%-70.00% relative humidity. The prepared absorption stock solution in this method can be stored at 4 ℃ for up to 96 days. Commercial porous plate absorption tubes must be batch-validated before use. The sampling flow rate during sampling should be consistent with that specified in the standard method. After sampling, collected samples should be sealed in 10.00 mL amber glass bottles with screw caps and stored at 4 ℃ for up to 120 hours. Conclusion This study summarizes precautions for the sampling, detection, and calculation of nitrogen oxides (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide)in workplace air to strengthen quality control. Experimental optimizations of oxidation tube conditioning, absorption stock solution preparation and preservation, and sample storage conditions and durations may provide references for diversifying and simplifying the detection process, which facilitate the practical application in actual work.
10.Simultaneous determination of 13 aromatic amine compounds in workplace air by high performance liquid chromatography
Weimin XIE ; Ruibo MENG ; Zuofei XIE ; Jing YUAN ; Jiaheng HE ; Jiawen HU ; Weifeng RONG
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(2):182-187
Objective To establish a liquid chromatography method for the simultaneous determination of 13 aromatic amine compounds (AAs) in workplace air. Methods A total of 13 AAs in both vapor and aerosol phases were collected in workplace air using a new GDH-6 sampling tube. Samples were desorbed and eluted with methanol, separated using a Symmetry Shield™ RP18 reversed-phase liquid chromatography column, and detected with a diode array detector. Quantification was performed using an external standard method. Results The linear range of the 13 AAs measured by this method was 0.02-373.60 μg/L with the correlation coefficients greater than 0.999 0. The minimum detection concentration was 0.09-14.37 μg/m3, and the minimum quantitative concentration was 0.31-47.90 μg/m3 (both calculated based on sampling 15.0 L of air and 3.0 mL of elution volume). The average desorption and elution efficiency ranged from 97.46% to 101.23%. The within-run relative standard deviation (RSD) was 0.10%-5.99%, and the between-run RSD was 0.17%-2.71%. Samples could be stably stored in sealed conditions at 2-8 ℃ for more than seven days. Conclusion This method is suitable for the simultaneous determination of 13 AAs in workplace air, including both vapor and aerosol phases.

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