1.Clinical characteristics of children reintubated within 48 hours in pediatric intensive care unit
Hui ZHOU ; Lijia DU ; Pan LIU ; Yuxin LIU ; Yan DU ; Zhengzheng ZHANG ; Weiming CHEN ; Guoping LU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2024;31(3):183-188
Objective:To analyze clinical characteristics of patients within 48 hours in pediatric intensive care unit(PICU),and investigate causes and prognosis of extubation failure in reintubation children.Methods:A single-center retrospective study was conducted.Patients who were reintubated within 48 hours after extubation in PICU at Children's Hospital of Fudan University from January 1,2019 to December 31,2022 were retrospectively enrolled.Patients with unplanned extubation for various reasons which include re-intubation due to surgery and replacement of tracheal intubation were excluded.We analyzed the clinical characteristics,causes of extubation failure and prognosis.Main outcome measures included principal diagnosis,pediatric critical illness score(PCIS),the reason of intubation,the glasgow coma scale(GCS),the direct cause of reintubation,aeration time,hospitalization period,outcomes at PICU discharge and whether to extubate successfully.Results:During the study period,a total of 2 652 patients were extubated in PICU,and a total of 87 children were enrolled.Finally,63(72.4%)patients survived at PICU,nine(10.3%)patients died in hospital,and 15(17.2%)patients were discharged automatically.In the survival group,38(60.3%)patients were decannulated and 25(39.7%)patients underwent tracheotomy.The top three principal diagnosis in 87 cases were central nervous system disease[34(39.1%)cases],lower airway disease[18(20.7%)cases] and sepsis[nine(10.3%)cases].Of the 87 children,28(32.2%)patients were reintubated due to central respiratory failure,21(24.1%)patients were reintubated due to lower airway disease,20(23.0%)patients were reintubated due to upper airway obstruction,14(16.1%)patients were reintubated due to cough weakness and/or swallowing disturbance,and four(4.6%)patients were reintubated for other reasons.In children with mechanical ventilation duration ≥7 days before first extubation,central nervous system diseases were the most common primary diseases,and it accounts for 55.6%.Central respiratory failure was the main direct cause of reintubation,accounting for 40.0%,and more patients(40.0%) had GCS scores<8 before the first intubation.Compared with the successful decannulation group,the extubation failure group had the higher proportion of children with GCS<8(32.7% vs.10.5%, P<0.05),the longer median duration of mechanical ventilation before the first extubation[239(123,349)h vs.68.5(19,206)h, P<0.05]and the longer median length of ICU stay[38(23,54)d vs.24(12,43)d, P<0.05].After comparing the three groups including survival group,in-hospital death group and automatic discharge group,the PCIS score of the survival group was the highest,and the in-hospital death group was the lowest( P<0.05). Conclusion:The rate of reintubation at 48 h after extubation in PICU is 3.3%.The immediate causes of reintubation mainly included central respiratory failure,lower airway disease,upper airway obstruction,cough weakness and/or dysphagia.The mortality rate of reintubation in critically ill children is high and the prognosis is poor.
2.Analysis of PICU management and follow-up after Montgomery T-tube placement in children
Yan DU ; Letian TAN ; Pan LIU ; Lijia DU ; Yuxin LIU ; Jinhao TAO ; Chao CHEN ; Zhengzheng ZHANG ; Guoping LU ; Weiming CHEN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2024;31(5):342-348
Objective:To analyze the clinical situation of critically ill children with Montgomery T-tube,aiming to summarize the characteristics of T-tube application in pediatric and the experience of postoperative airway management in PICU.Methods:The etiology,clinical characteristics,complications and ICU admissions of patients with Montgomery T-tube admitted to the Pediatric Hospital of Fudan University from April 2019 to December 2021 were analyzed,and the application of T-tube in patients with critical conditions requiring long-term mechanical ventilation was described in the light of clinical experience.Results:During the study period,seven children were admitted to the PICU after T-tube insertion,including three males and four females,aged 9~75 months.Five children received mechanical ventilation.Among them,there were five cases with congenital laryngeal malformations,one case with tracheoesophageal fistula,and one case with laryngeal papilloma.The main complications were sputum blockage,infection,and granulation proliferation.One child died of secretion blockage,while the other children were successfully evacuated from the T-tube.The longest retention time of the T-tube was 367 days.Five patients experienced hoarseness after removing the T-tube,and upon re-examination with fiberoptic bronchoscopy,no recurrence of subglottic stenosis was observed.There was no respiratory distress or wheezing,and there were no abnormalities observed during regular outpatient follow-up after discharge.After discharge,the quality of life of the six surviving children improved compared to preoperative,and they all resumed oral feeding.There were no complaints of swallowing difficulties or aspiration during outpatient follow-up.But they were all combined with malnutrition.Conclusion:The Montgomery T-tube is a secure and dependable airway stent utilized for airway remodeling and the maintenance of airway patency following interventional surgery.For critically ill children,early management of airway clearance and infection prevention are imperative.
3.Clinical study of perceptual eye position and fixation stability in adolescents with low myopia
Yao WANG ; Bolin DENG ; Ying MU ; Xuan LI ; Chenzhu ZHAO ; Ying FANG ; Yufeng HE ; Shasha PANG ; Li ZHANG ; Zhengzheng WU
International Eye Science 2024;24(9):1491-1495
AIM:To test and compare the perceptual eye position and fixation stability of adolescents with emmetropia and adolescents with low myopia, investigating the characteristics of the perceptual eye position and fixation stability of adolescents with low myopia.METHODS: Cross-sectional study. A total of 132 adolescents(264 eyes)who visited in the ophthalmology clinic of our hospital from April to December 2023 were randomly selected as the research subjects. Participants were categorized into normal control group(n=45, 90 eyes), simple low myopia group(n=45, 90 eyes)and low myopia with anisometropia group(n=42, 84 eyes)according to their refractive status and were underwent assessments for perceptual eye position and fixation stability.RESULTS: Compared with the normal control group, the static and dynamic horizontal perceptual eye position deviation of the simple low myopia group and the low myopia with anisometropia group were significantly increased(P<0.05). Compared with the simple low myopia group, the static and dynamic horizontal perceptual eye position deviation of the low myopia with anisometropia group were significantly increased(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in static and dynamic vertical perceptual eye position deviation among the three groups(P>0.05); compared with the normal control group, the horizontal and vertical fixation stability of the simple low myopia group and the low myopia with anisometropia group were significantly worse(all P<0.01), but there was no differences in the simple low myopia group and the low myopia with anisometropia group(P >0.05).CONCLUSION: Abnormalities are observed in perceptual eye position and fixation stability function in adolescents with low myopia compared with those adolescents with emmetropia, even at best corrected visual acuity. The occurrence of anisometropia could lead to an increased degree of horizontal perceptual eye position displacement.
4.Neurological complications associated with respiratory virus infections in children
ZHANG Zhengzheng ; CHEN Weiming
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(7):791-
Abstract: Although respiratory tract viral infections in children mainly cause respiratory diseases, severe respiratory viral infections are closely associated with infections, inflammation, or dysfunction of the nervous system. Common respiratory viruses such as human respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, coronaviruses, and human metapneumovirus can lead to severe neurological complications including encephalitis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, cerebellitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, acute flaccid myelitis, and necrotizing encephalopathy, posing a threat to life. The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic has continuously increased the incidence and mortality of neurological complications in critically ill children. Therefore, this article will discuss the neuroinvasive mechanisms and neurological manifestations of respiratory viral infections in children, aiming to enhance early recognition of neurological complications related to respiratory viral infections in children by healthcare professionals and to minimize the harm of complications to children's health.
5.Scavenger Receptor BI Deficiency in Mice Is Associated With Plasma Ceramide and Sphingomyelin Accumulation and a Reduced Cholesteryl Ester Fatty Acid Length and Unsaturation Degree
Menno HOEKSTRA ; Zhengzheng ZHANG ; Peter W. LINDENBURG ; Miranda Van ECK
Journal of Lipid and Atherosclerosis 2024;13(1):69-79
Objective:
Scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) is primarily known for its role in the selective uptake of cholesteryl esters (CEs) from high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). Here we investigated whether SR-BI deficiency is associated with other potentially relevant changes in the plasma lipidome than the established effect of HDL-cholesterol elevation.
Methods:
Targeted ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was utilized to measure lipid species in plasma from female wild-type and SRBI knockout mice.
Results:
SR-BI deficiency was associated with a reduction in the average CE fatty acid length (−2%; p<0.001) and degree of CE fatty acid unsaturation (−18%; p<0.001) due to a relative shift from longer, polyunsaturated CE species CE (20:4), CE (20:5), and CE (22:6) towards the mono-unsaturated CE (18:1) species. Sphingomyelin (SM) levels were 64% higher (p<0.001) in SR-BI knockout mice without a parallel change in (lyso)phosphatidylcholine (LPC) concentrations, resulting in an increase in the SM/LPC ratio from 0.102±0.005 to 0.163±0.003 (p<0.001). In addition, lower LPC lengths (−5%; p<0.05) and fatty acid unsaturation degrees (−20%; p<0.01) were detected in SR-BI knockout mice. Furthermore, SR-BI deficiency was associated with a 4.7-fold increase (p<0.001) in total plasma ceramide (Cer) levels, with a marked >9-fold rise (p<0.001) in Cer (d18:1/24:1) concentrations.
Conclusion
We have shown that SR-BI deficiency in mice not only impacts the CE concentrations, length, and saturation index within the plasma compartment, but is also associated with plasma accumulation of several Cer and SM species that may contribute to the development of specific hematological and metabolic (disease) phenotypes previously detected in SR-BI knockout mice.
6.Changing trend in diabetes-related death and probability of premature mortality among residents in Yangpu District of Shanghai from 2002 to 2020
Yin DAI ; Hui LI ; Jia ZHAO ; Zhengzheng ZHANG ; Xue HAN ; Jianhua YIN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(1):15-21
ObjectiveTo determine the trend in diabetes-related death and probability of premature mortality among residents in Yangpu District of Shanghai and provide evidence for the formulation of relevant intervention strategies. MethodsMortality and demographic data were collected among residents in Yangpu District of Shanghai from 2002 to 2020. Statistical analysis was conducted using chi-square test with SPSS 21.0 and Excel 2010. Joinpoint regression was used to determine annual percent change (APC). The mortality was standardized by utilizing the world standard population in 2000. ResultsA total of 25 091 cases of diabetes-related deaths were reported in Yangpu District, Shanghai from 2002 to 2020. The average annual crude mortality of diabetes-related diseases was 122.10/105, which was 116.13/105 in males and 128.23/105 in females. The difference between males and females in crude mortality was statistically significant (P<0.05). Moreover, primary causes of diabetes-related deaths were diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and tumors. Among diabetic deaths, peripheral circulatory complications accounted for 50.79%, followed by renal complications (16.05%). The crude mortality in males, females, and total of diabetes-related diseases showed an upward trend, while the standardized mortality remained stable with an upward trend in male and a downward trend in female. Furthermore, the crude mortality in males, females, and total of diabetes complicated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases showed an increasing trend. In contrast, both the standardized mortality in males and in total showed an increasing trend, while that in females remained stable. The overall crude mortality of diabetes was on the rise, which was increasing in males and stable in females. The overall standard mortality of diabetes was on the decline, which was increasing in males while declining in females. In addition, the probability of premature mortality caused by diabetes-related diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases complicated with diabetes, and diabetes decreased from 2002 to 2020 with no statistical significance. Males showed an upward trend while females showed a downward trend. ConclusionThe mortality of diabetes-related diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases complicated with diabetes, and diabetes among residents in Yangpu District of Shanghai is on the rise. Similarly, standardized mortality and probability of premature mortality in males for all three diseases are also on the rise. It warrants more attention to the health of male diabetes patients and targeted measures to reduce the disease burden.
7.Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on upper limb motor function of patients with stroke
Zhengzheng PANG ; Yaxi LÜ ; Chunhua GAO ; Liguo YU ; Huan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(3):275-279
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on motor function of upper limbs of stroke patients with hemiplegia. MethodsFrom October, 2020 to October, 2021, 65 patients from Wuhan No.1 Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 32) and observation group (n = 33). All the patients received routine rehabilitation and mirror therapy, and the observation group received tDCS in addition, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and modified Barthel index (MBI) before and after treatment. ResultsThe scores of FMA-UE, ARAT and MBI improved in the both groups after treatment (|t| > 10.455, Z = -2.793, P < 0.001), and all the scores were better in the observation group than in the control group (|t| > 4.152, Z = -2.045, P < 0.05). ConclusionThe combination of tDCS can effectively promote the recovery of upper limb motor function of stroke patients.
8.Respiratory support for neuromuscular disease in children
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2023;30(6):411-416
Neuromuscular disease is a group of rare diseases related to heredity and immunity.Most children require assisted ventilation due to chronic respiratory failure.Acute respiratory failure associated with respiratory infections is the most common cause of unplanned hospitalizations, and chronic respiratory failure is a common cause of death.Although there are many guidelines and consensus on neuromuscular disease, there is little focusing on respiratory problems.In this review, the studies related to neuromuscular disease in children were reviewed to summarize the characteristics of respiratory system, common complications and pathogenesis, respiratory function assessment and respiratory support measures, so as to protect the respiratory function of neuromuscular disease and prolong life.
9.Evaluation on the application effect of "flipped classroom" in general surgery practice teaching
Wen YI ; Chuan YANG ; Ying HE ; Zhengzheng LIU ; Xueling ZHANG ; Kepeng ZHU ; Yi LUO ; Junming YIN ; Li GUO ; Guocheng DU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(2):229-231
Objective:To explore the application and practice of "flipped classroom" in the teaching of general surgery interns.Methods:A total of 20 internship groups (3 to 5 people in each group) were randomly selected from the general surgery practice group in the Department of General Surgery of the Second Clinical Medical College of North Sichuan Medical College. They were randomly divided into the flipped group (45 people) and the traditional group (40 people), with 10 subgroups in each group. The flipped group adopted the flipped classroom teaching mode (students' self-study by handing out materials before class, students and teachers' discussion in class, and students and teachers' evaluation after class), while the control group adopted the current conventional teaching mode (students' preview before class, teachers' explanation in class, and teachers' question answering after class). At the end of the teaching, a questionnaire was used to evaluate the participation and completion of each student. The teaching effect was evaluated by medical history collection and case analysis. The participation, completion, and teaching effect between the two groups were compared and analyzed. SPSS 23.0 software was used for t-test and Chi-square test. Results:The participation of the flipped group was better than that of the traditional group [(17.45±1.83) vs. (15.57±1.52)], and the difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the flipped group and the traditional group. There was no significant difference in medical history collection scores between the two groups. The case analysis of the flipped group was better than that of the traditional group [(87.30±6.06) vs. (81.50±5.88), P < 0.05]. The questionnaire shows that about 90% of the students think that flipped classroom can improve their interest in learning [96% (43/45)], improve their autonomous learning ability [89% (40/45)], and have better learning effect. At the same time, 78% (35/45) of students think that learning time is too long. Conclusion:The flipped classroom teaching model can improve the teaching participation of general surgery students, improve students' interest in learning, improve their self-learning ability, and improve students' thinking ability of medical record analysis.
10.Effect of different lithotomy positions on hemodynamics in patients undergoing laparoscopic total hysterectomy
Yiqing BI ; Jing CUI ; Zhengzheng WANG ; Ruidong ZHANG ; Hongfu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;30(12):1788-1793
Objective:To analyze the effect of different lithotomy positions on hemodynamics in patients undergoing laparoscopic total hysterectomy.Methods:A total of 50 patients who underwent laparoscopic total hysterectomy at Zhoushan Women and Children's Hospital between January 2020 and June 2021 were included in this study. The patients were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group using a random number table method, with 25 patients in each group. The control group underwent conventional lithotomy position total laparoscopic hysterectomy, while the observation group underwent high and low lithotomy position total laparoscopic hysterectomy. The general surgical indicators, respiratory function indicators, blood gas analysis indicators, hemodynamic levels, incidence of complications, and clinical efficacy were compared between the two groups.Results:The general surgical indicators and airway peak pressure indicators in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (both P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide (PCO 2) and arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure (PaCO 2) between the two groups (both P < 0.05). At 15 minutes after pneumoperitoneum, the PaCO 2 level increased in each group, and the PaCO 2 level in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (all P < 0.05). At the same time, the HCO 3- level decreased in each group, and the HCO 3- level in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (all P < 0.05). At 5 minutes before recovery of body position, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure in the control group were (76.52 ± 8.61) beats/minute, (113.52 ± 5.36) mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa), and (86.91 ± 4.21) mmHg, respectively. At 5 minutes after recovery of body position, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure in the control group were (89.52 ± 8.61) beats/minute, (106.85 ± 5.63) mmHg, and (80.96 ± 3.65) mmHg, respectively. At 5 minutes before recovery of body position, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure in the observation group were (76.36 ± 8.61) beats/minute, (112.79 ± 5.28) mmHg, and (86.89 ± 4.54) mmHg. At 5 minutes after recovery of body position, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure in the observation group were (75.63 ± 6.86) beats/minute, (111.99 ± 5.51) mmHg, and (85.06 ± 3.21) mmHg, respectively. At 5 minutes after recovery of body position, heart rate in the control group was increased and that in the observation group was decreased compared with heart rate measured at 5 minutes before recovery of body position. At 5 minutes after recovery of body position, heart rate in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group. Diastolic blood pressure and systolic blood pressure decreased in each group, and the amplitudes of reductions in diastolic blood pressure and systolic blood pressure in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group. ( t = 6.04, 3.26, 4.22, all P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups ( P > 0.05). The overall response rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group ( P < 0.05). Conclusion:Compared with conventional lithotomy position total laparoscopic hysteretsotomy, high and low lithotomy position total laparoscopic hysterectomy takes a shorter duration for total laparoscopic hysterectomy, leads to a shorter length of hospital stay, results in less blood loss, causes fewer postoperative infections, and results in more stable hemodynamics and a lower incidence of complications.

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