大鼠移植肠管长度、部位与排斥反应的关系

目的　探讨移植肠管的长度、部位与排斥反应之间的关系。方法　行同种异系原位小肠移植 (SD→Wistar) ,分别移植 3 0 %近端小肠 (A组 )、60 %近端小肠 (B组 )、全小肠 (C组 )、3 0 %远端小肠 (D组 )。观察术后生存时间 ;定期 (1、3、5、7、9d)采血测定血清白细胞介素 2 (IL 2 )、白细胞介素 8(IL 8)水平 ;开腹行麦芽糖吸收实验 ;取移植肠管 ,苏木素 伊红 (HE)染色后光镜检查。结果　A、B组的生存时间 (12 .0 0± 1.67)d、(11.17± 1.94)d与C组 (9.17± 1.17)d及D组 (8.3 3±1.0 3 )d相比差异有统计学意义 (P <0 .0 5 )。麦芽糖吸收实验、血清及病理学结果显示 :A、B组分别于术后 5、7、9d发生轻、中、重度排斥反应 ,C、D组分别于术后 3、5、7d发生轻、中、重度排斥反应。结论　大鼠小肠移植排斥反应强弱与移植肠管的长度无直接关系 ;排斥反应发生的时间与移植肠管的部位有一定关系。     

FK506与来氟米特预防异种胰岛移植排斥反应的效果

目的　探讨FK5 0 6、来氟米特 (Lef)应用预防大鼠对小鼠异种胰岛移植排斥反应的效果。方法　将 10 0 0～ 12 0 0个大鼠胰岛移植于化学诱导的糖尿病小鼠肾被膜下 ,实验分为对照组、FK 5 0 6组、Lef组和FK5 0 6+Lef组 ,研究胰岛有功能存活情况 ,并在移植后第 5天行病理组织学观察排斥反应。结果　FK5 0 6( 2和 4mg·kg-1·d-1)、Lef( 5、10、2 0mg·kg-1·d-1)术后用药 10d ,胰岛存活时间分别为 ( 8.9± 2 .1)、( 12 .5± 0 .7)、( 10 .8± 1.9)、( 15 .8± 2 .4)、( 18.8± 2 .2 )d ,较对照组( 5 .9± 1.2 )d明显延长 (P <0 .0 1)。FK5 0 6+Lef组移植物存活时间 ( 2 1.8± 1.2 )d ,较单纯用药组效果更好 (P <0 .0 1)。病理组织学显示Lef组与FK5 0 6+Lef组细胞浸润明显减少 ,有更多的完整胰岛存留。结论　FK5 0 6与Lef对异种胰岛移植有抗排斥作用 ,且两药联合应用有协同作用。     

FK506对大鼠心脏移植细胞凋亡的作用

目的　观察大鼠心脏移植急性排斥反应中的细胞凋亡现象及FK5 0 6对它的影响。方法　进行 48次SD→Wistar的大鼠颈部心脏移植 ,用苏木素 伊红 (HE)染色和原位末端标记(TUNEL)技术检测移植心切片 ,进行排斥反应的病理分级并计算凋亡指数 (AI)。结果　移植心的细胞凋亡主要发生于心肌细胞 ;FK5 0 6能明显减少心肌细胞的凋亡 ,减轻移植心的组织损伤。移植后第 3、5、7天AI对照组分别为 3.73± 2 .32、8.30± 2 .97、10 .2 2± 5 .5 2 ;FK5 0 6治疗组为 1.2 7± 1.2 0、2 .89± 2 .18、3.11± 1.6 8;两组比较差异有非常显著性 (P <0 .0 1)。结论　细胞凋亡是心脏移植急性排斥中组织损伤的重要机制 ;FK5 0 6能明显抑制心肌细胞凋亡 ,这可能是FK5 0 6发挥免疫抑制作用的重要方面。     

T细胞疫苗联合FK506抑制异种神经移植排斥的实验研究

目的 研究T细胞疫苗接种联合应用FK506对大鼠异种神经移植排斥反应的抑制作用. 方法 利用BABL/c小鼠的脾细胞免疫SD大鼠,取后者脾细胞活化所制备的T细胞疫苗对异种神经移植受体的SD大鼠进行免疫,移植后联合应用FK506.以异种神经移植后混合淋巴细胞培养、微量细胞毒测定、移植神经的组织学观察和胫前肌湿重测定等,对该方法抗大鼠异种神经移植排斥反应的作用加以分析. 结果 和对照组相比较,T细胞疫苗接种联合FK506使神经移植大鼠胫前肌湿重明显增加(P＜0.05),淋巴细胞转化率等排斥反应指标差异也具有统计学意义(P＜0.05). 结论 T细胞疫苗接种联合应用FK506能显著抑制大鼠异种神经移植的免疫排斥反应.     

TLSFJM联合小剂量FK506促进大鼠小肠移植耐受

目的 探讨TLSFJM(JM急性T淋巴细胞白血病细胞分泌的抑制因子)作为抑制因子对小肠移植急性排斥反应的抑制效应及其机理,并与FK506的抑制效应特点和副作用进行比较分析.方法 雄性BN和LEW大鼠分别作为供、受体行小肠移植,共分5组 小肠移植组(SBT组)、大剂量FK506 [0.5 mg/(kg·d)]组、小剂量FK506 [0.25 mg/(kg·d)]组、TLSFJM [10 U/(kg·d)]组和FK506 [0.25 mg/(kg·d)] TLSFJM [10 U/(kg·d)]组.FK506和TLSFJM分别以肌肉或腹腔注射方式给药.在不同时间段分别观察各组动物体重、生存时间及肝、肾功能,组织病理学检查排斥反应发生情况.结果 TLSFJM应用7 d,对移植大鼠肝、肾功能无损害.TLSFJM 小剂量FK506不但避免了大剂量FK506对肝功能的损害,而且显著延长了受体的生存时间.但单独应用TLSFJM仍有一定程度排斥反应出现,不能明显延长受体的生存时间.结论 TLSFJM作为一种有效的移植免疫抑制因子,联合小剂量FK506应用能延长宿主和移植肠的生存时间,延缓排斥反应的发生,减轻排斥反应的强度,避免大剂量FK506治疗带来的并发症.TLSFJM有望成为一种新型、高效、低毒的免疫抑制剂.     

他克莫司与来氟米特对异种胰岛移植术后T细胞亚群的影响

目的 研究他克莫司(FK506)和来氟米特(Lef)对异种胰岛移植后急性排斥反应的抑制作用。方法 将大鼠胰岛移植于糖尿病小鼠肾被膜下。观察移植后不用药对照组、单独应用FK506组、单独应用Lef组以及联合应用FK506和Lef组的胰岛存活情况；并于移植后第5d检测外周血T细胞亚群分布和血清IL-2含量。结果 单独用药组与不用药对照组比较，胰岛存活时间明显延长；联合用药组又明显长于单独用药组。各用药组外周血CD4 T淋巴细胞明显低于未用药组。结论 FK506与Lef通过抑制CD4 T淋巴细胞的增殖而阻止或延缓异种胰岛移植的急性排斥反应。     

FK506预处理下骨髓移植诱导同种异体小鼠皮肤移植耐受的实验研究

目的探讨短期大剂量FK506作为宏嵌合诱导供体特异性耐受中,骨髓移植前对受体预处理方法的可行性及临床实用性. 方法 100只雄性C57BL/6和60只雌性BALB/C小鼠分别作为皮肤移植的供体和受体,雄性ICR小鼠15只作为无关第三品系用以检测移植耐受状态的特异性.将60只受体小鼠随机分为5组,即无处理对照组、单纯FK506组、单纯骨髓细胞移植(BMT)组、实验组(FK506 BMT)和无关供体对照组,每组12只.FK506诱导及维持方案是皮肤移植前对受体小鼠先给予大剂量FK506腹腔注射(3 mg/kg×2 d),移植当天尾静脉输注2×107个骨髓细胞,再以小剂量FK506(0.5 mg/kg×7 d)短期维持治疗.观察皮肤移植存活时间、对第三方皮肤的排斥反应及对供体鼠的单向混合淋巴细胞反应,并用多聚酶链式反应(PCR)检测嵌合体的形成. 结果常规剂量的骨髓输注或短期FK506治疗并不能延长移植物的存活时间,也没有宏嵌合形成.实验组皮肤移植物存活时间(24.0±1.5)d比无处理对照组(9.6±1.1)d、单纯FK506组(10.5±1.6)d、单纯骨髓细胞移植组(10.3±1.5)d、无关供体对照组(9.8±1.1)d明显延长(P<0.05).混合淋巴细胞反应实验组供者特异性抑制率80.55%±14.10%明显高于单纯FK506组38.65%±12.43%及单纯骨髓细胞移植组35.41%±8.99%(P<0.05),实验组宏嵌合呈阳性. 结论采用短期大剂量FK506这一温和的非照射预处理方法,可获得一定程度的免疫耐受,延长移植物存活.移植前输注供体骨髓细胞能够促进宏嵌合的形成及移植物的存活.     

骨化三醇在抑制大鼠同种肢体移植排斥反应中的作用

目的 探讨应用骨化三醇(1,25-二羟维生素D;简称:VD5)在抑制肢体移植排斥反应中的作用.方法 以Wistar大鼠为供者,SD大鼠为受者,建立同种肢体移植模型.随机将受者分为4组,每组12只.(1)对照组:术后不用免疫抑制剂,仅以15 ml·kg-1·d-1.生理盐水灌服.(2)他克莫司(FK506)组:将FK506用生理盐水稀释为0.5 mg/ml,术后前2周的用量为1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1,术后第3周起,每周灌服2次.(3)VD3组:将骨化三醇用生理盐水稀释为0.125 μg/ml,术后用量为2.5μg·kg-1·d-1,连续灌服4周.(4)VD3+FK506组:术后联合应用骨化三醇及FK506,用药方法和用量与FK506组和VD3组相同.术后观察各组受者移植肢体排斥反应发生的时间和存活时间;流式细胞仪检测T淋巴细胞亚群CD4+、CD8+细胞的百分率.结果 对照组、FK506组、VD3组以及VD3+FK506组肢体移植后排斥反应发生的时间分别为:(3.50±0.50)d、(13.13±1.50)d、(10.63±0.38)d和(29.25±0.63)d;移植肢体的存活时间分别为:(8.50±0.50)d、(26.25±1.50)d、(17.25±0.38)d和(62.00±0.63)d;与对照组比较,VD3组排斥反应发生的时间和移植肢体的存活时间均明显延长,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01);VD3+FK506组抗排斥反应效果更佳,与FK506组和VD3组比较,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01).VD3组T淋巴细胞亚群CD4+/CD8+细胞的比值明显低于对照组,VD3+FK506组又明显低于VD3组和FK506组(P＜0.01).结论 骨化三醇能明显减轻同种肢体移植排斥反应,延长移植肢体的存活时间;骨化三醇与FK506联合应用效果更佳,二者具有协同作用.     

DA与Lewis大鼠品系组合建立大鼠肝移植排斥与耐受模型

目的 建立大鼠原位肝脏移植急性排斥与自然耐受模型.方法 采用近交系雄性DA大鼠与Lewis大鼠互为供受体,改良"二袖套"法建立大鼠原位肝脏移植(rat orthotopic liver trans-plantation,ROLT)模型84例.实验分为4组:排斥组(DA→Lewis,n=12),FK506处理排斥组[DA→Lewis,n=24,术后1～7 d用FK506 0.2 mg/(kg·d)灌胃],耐受组(Lewis→DA,n=24),同基因组(DA→DA,n=24).各组中随机取6例观察生存期,其余分别于术后7、14、28 d处死6例,收集外周血及肝脏标本.检测血清标本天冬氨酸转氨酶(aspartate aminotransferase,AST)、总胆红素(total bilirubin,TBIL)浓度,病理学检查移植物排斥反应程度.结果 排斥组中位生存时间(median surviv-al time,MST)为12 d,而FK506处理排斥组MST为76 d,较排斥组明显延长(vs排斥组,P<0.01).耐受组与同基因组的MST均>120 d.术后7 d,排斥组血清AST、BILI浓度均明显高于其余3组(P<0.05);术后14 d,FK506处理组、耐受组和同基因组血清AST、TBIL浓度无明显差异.术后28 d,FK506处理组血清AST、TBIL浓度较耐受组和同基因组明显升高(P相似文献   

小鼠异种胰岛移植排斥反应研究

目的观察小鼠对肾被膜下异种胰岛移植物的排斥反应规律和免疫病理学特点。方法将大鼠胰岛移植到小鼠肾被膜下,分别于术后当日、第1、2、4、5、6天取出移植物,研究异种胰岛排斥的病理组织学形态特点和过程。结果异种胰岛移植可有功能存活(5.9±1.2)d,在自然情况下,胰岛在术后6d左右完全被排斥,术后4d胰岛形态已不完整,单核细胞浸润明显增多。移植物附近未发现IgG+IgM的免疫沉积。结论异种胰岛的排斥反应是一个以单核细胞浸润为特征的渐进性过程,移植后4~6d达排斥高峰,CD4+T细胞可能在急性细胞性排斥反应中起重要作用,而体液免疫没有或很少参与。     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

A comparison of the inhibitory effects of four volatile anaesthetics on the metabolism of chlorzoxazone, a substrate for CYP2E1, in rabbits

Background: Halothane inhibits in vitro and in vivo activity of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 2E1. There are several fluorinated volatile anaesthetics besides halothane, and most of them are defluorinated by CYP2E1. It is unclear whether other fluorinated anaesthetics inhibit the in vivo activity of CYP2E1.
Methods: We compared the inhibitory effects of therapeutic concentrations of four inhalational anaesthetics, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane, on chlorzoxazone metabolism in rabbits receiving artificial ventilation.
Results: All four inhalational anaesthetics decreased arterial blood pressure and increased plasma chlorzoxazone concentration. However, no significant differences in the plasma chlorzoxazone concentration were found between the four anaesthetics. The estimated chlorzoxazone clearance increased after beginning inhalation with all four agents, but no significant difference in clearance was noted between agents.
Conclusions: At therapeutic concentrations, the in vivo inhibitory effect on chlorzoxazone metabolism was similar for all four inhalational anaesthetics examined, even though their chemical characteristics and extent of hepatic metabolism differ considerably.     

A Teaspoon Pump for Pumping Blood with High Hydraulic Efficiency and Low Hemolysis Potential

Abstract: Virtually all blood pumps contain some kind of rubbing, sliding, closely moving machinery surfaces that are exposed to the blood being pumped. These valves, internal bearings, magnetic bearing position sensors, and shaft seals cause most of the problems with blood pumps. The original teaspoon pump design prevented the rubbing, sliding machinery surfaces from contacting the blood. However, the hydraulic efficiency was low because the blood was able to "slip around" the rotating impeller so that the blood itself never rotated fast enough to develop adequate pressure. An improved teaspoon blood pump has been designed and tested and has shown acceptable hydraulic performance and low hemolysis potential. The new pump uses a nonrotating "swinging" hose as the pump impeller. The fluid enters the pump through the center of the swinging hose; therefore, there can be no fluid slip between the revolving blood and the revolving impeller. The new pump uses an impeller that is comparable to a flexible garden hose. If the free end of the hose were swung around in a circle like half of a jump rope, the fluid inside the hose would rotate and develop pressure even though the hose impeller itself did not "rotate"; therefore, no rotating shaft seal or internal bearings are required.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Tissue perfusion in relation to cardiac output during continuous positive-pressure ventilation and administration of propranolol or verapamil

Background : Our objective was to determine whether administration of propranolol or verapamil modifies the hemodynamic adaptation to continuous positive-pressure ventilation (CPPV), in particular the regional distribution of cardiac output (CO).
Methods : General hemodynamics and regional blood flows assessed by microsphere technique (15 (μm) were recorded in 16 anesthetized pigs during spontaneous breathing (SB) and CPPV with 8 cm H₂O end-expiratory pressure (CPPV8) before and after intravenous administration of propranolol (0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.15 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8) or verapamil (0.1 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8).
Results : CPPV8 depressed CO by 25% without shifts in its relative distribution with the exception of a noteworthy increase in adrenal perfusion. Propranolol increased arterial blood pressure, and due to a fall in heart rate, CO dropped by 25%. The kidneys and, to a lesser extent, the splanchic region and central nervous system received increased fractions of the remaining CO at the expense of skeletal muscle flow. Similar patterns were seen during SB and CPPV8 such that the combination of propranolol and CPPV8 depressed CO by 50%. The circulatory effects of verapamil were less evident but myocardial perfusion tended to increase.
Conclusions : The combination of propranolol or verapamil with CPPV does not result in any specific hemodynamic interaction in anesthetized pigs, except that the combined effect of propranolol and CPPV may severely reduce CO.     

Volatile anaesthetics reduce adhesion of blood platelets under low-flow conditions in the coronary system of isolated guinea pig hearts

Background : Inhibitory effects of volatile anaesthetics on platelet aggregation have been demonstrated in several studies. However, the influence of volatile anaesthetics on intracoronary platelet adhesion has not been elucidated so far.
Methods : Isolated hearts of guinea pigs were perfused with buffer in the absence or presence of volatile anaesthetics (0.5 and 1 MAC) at constant coronary flow rates of 5 ml/min for 25 min, then 1 ml/min for 30 min and again 5 ml/min for 10 min. Before, during and after low-flow perfusion, a bolus of human platelets was applied into the coronary system. To simulate thrombogenic conditions, 0.3 U/ml human thrombin was infused during low-flow perfusion and reperfusion. The number of platelets sequestered to the endothelium was calculated from the difference between coronary in- and output of platelets. The myocardial production of lactate and consumption of pyruvate and coronary perfusion pressure were also determined.
Results : At a flow rate of 5 ml/min only about 3% of the applied platelets did not emerge from the coronary system, in any group. In contrast, 13.1±1.2% (mean±SEM) of infused platelets became adherent in low-flow perfusion in the control group without anaesthetic. The adherence was reduced with each 1 MAC isoflurane (to 6.2±1.2%), sevoflurane (to 4.4±0.9%) or halothane (to 3.2±1.5%) (each P <0.05 vs. control). Volatile anaesthetic, 0.5 MAC, did not inhibit platelet adhesion to a statistically significant extent in any case. Perfusion pressure and metabolic parameters were not statistically different between the control and the hearts exposed to anaesthetics.
Conclusion : Volatile anaesthetics in a concentration of 1 MAC can reduce the adhesion of platelets in the coronary system under reduced flow conditions. This action does not arise from vasodilation or inhibition of ischaemic stress.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Is the recovery profile of mivacurium independent of the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with normal plasma cholinesterase activity?

Background: The duration of action of muscle relaxants is poorly correlated to the rate of decay of their plasma concentration. The plasma concentration of mivacurium may rapidly decrease below its active concentration because of the extensive hydrolysis of mivacurium. By inflating a tourniquet on one upper limb for 3 min after the administration of atracurium, mivacurium or vecuronium, we studied the influence of the initial decline of their plasma concentration on their effect. Methods: In 50 patients anaesthetised with thiopental, isoflurane and fentanyl, the effect of bolus doses of 0.15 or 0.25 mg . kg^?1 mivacurium (MIV 15, MIV 25), 0.3 or 0.5 mg . kg^?1 atracurium (ATR 30, ATR 50) and 0.06 or 0.1 mg . kg^?1 vecuronium (VEC 06, VEC 10) were measured on both arms (evoked response of the adductor pollicis to train-of-four stimulation every 12 s), a tourniquet being applied on one arm just before and during 3 min after the muscle relaxant bolus. Results: Tourniquet inflation of 3 min almost abolished the neuromuscular effect of mivacurium. In the vecuronium groups and in the ATR 50 group, tourniquet inflation did not modify the maximum degree of depression of the twitch response. Also, the duration of action of vecuronium was unaffected by the tourniquet. In the ATR 30 group, times to return of the twitch response to 25% (duration 25%) and 75% (duration 75%) of control response were significantly shorter in the cuffed arm, 23 min vs 27 min, and 41 min vs 45 min, respectively. In the ATR 50 group, only duration 25% was significantly shorter in the cuffed arm (41 min vs 45 min). Conclusion: The results suggest that the rate of decline of the plasma concentration of mivacurium is so rapid, that a very low and almost clinically ineffective concentration is present as soon as 3 min after its administration. The results also indicate that the recovery from a mivacurium-induced neuromuscular blockade is not influenced by the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with genotypically normal plasma cholinesterase.     

Membranes in Artificial Organs

Abstract: Membrane processes play a pivotal and enabling role in modern replacement therapy for acute and chronic organ failure and in the management of immunologic diseases. In fact, virtually all contemporary extracorporeal blood purification methods employ membrane devices, and the next generation of artificial organs and tissue engineering therapies are almost certain to be similarly grounded in membrane technology. In this short essay, we comment on the similarities and differences among synthetic membranes and their natural counterparts and also provide a critical overview of the demographics and technology of hemodialysis, hemofiltration, apheresis, oxygenation, and emerging membrane technologies and applications.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.