Influence of moderate hypothermia on cerebral oxygenation in pigs with intracranial hypertension

BACKGROUND: Moderate hypothermia is one of the effective therapeutic methods for head injury in recent years, there are many mechanisms of moderate hypothermia for brain protection, and its influence on cerebral oxygenation is also one of them. OBJECTIVE: To observe the influence of moderate hypothermia on cerebral oxygenation of animals with acute intracranial hypertension, and further investigate the protective mechanism of moderate hypothermia. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital affiliated to the Medical College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. MATERIALS: Twenty healthy little pigs, either male or female, weighing 4.5–5.5 kg, were used. Neurotrend-typed multiparameter monitoring system (Diametrics Company, British); CMA/100 micro-injection pump (Carnegie Company, Sweden). METHODS: The experiment was conducted in the Changzheng Hospital affiliated to the Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA in November, 2001. The pigs were randomized into two groups: the normothermia group (control group, n =10) and moderate hypothermia group (n =10). ① Bilateral femoral arteries were separated, one was connected to pressometer for monitoring mean arterial pressure (MEP), and the other for analysis of blood gases [including peripheral blood pH value, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), HCO3–]. ② Rectal temperature was monitored with mercurial thermometer. ③ Intracranial pressure was monitored using Camino optic ICP probe placed in the subdural space. ④ Neurotrend multiparameter monitoring sensor was inserted into the white matter for about 4 cm to determine cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP, CPP=MAP(ICP), brain tissue partial oxygen pressure (PO2), partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2), HCO3– and brain temperature. The rectal temperature of animals in the moderate hypothermia group was lowered to 34 ℃ using ice bags, and the body temperature was maintained at 33–35 ℃ for 2 hours. The changes of the parameters were observed continuously, and the pigs in the normothermia group were not treated with cooling. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① MAP, ICP, rectal temperature, CCP; Indexes of cerebral oxygenation detected with Neurotrend-typed multiparameter monitoring system; ② Results of blood gases analysis in the moderate hypothermia group. RESULTS: All the 20 pigs were involved in the analysis of results. ① MAP, ICP, rectal temperature, CCP and indexes of cerebral oxygenation: In the moderate hypothermia group, the ICP after cooling was obviously lower than that before cooling [(3.31±1.19), (5.33±0.95) kPa, P < 0.05], CCP was higher, brain tissue PCO2 [(12.03±1.73), (10.59±2.01) kPa, P < 0.05], and brain tissue pH value was higher [(7.03±1.63), (9.40±1.30) kPa, P < 0.05], whereas the brain temperature was decreased as compared with that before cooling [(34.9±0.3), (37.2±0.2) ℃, P < 0.05]. ② Results of blood gases analysis in the moderate hypothermia group: There were no significant differences in the parameters of peripheral arterial blood gases analysis before and after cooling in the moderate hypothermia group (P > 0.05) CONCLUSION: Moderate hypothermia will not impair the cerebral oxygenation, and it can reduce brain tissue CO2 and decrease brain tissue acidosis.     

论《内经》中的“守神”“守机”“守气”

在针刺过程中,医者不能只拘守手部形式,针刺关键在于"治神"。治神是医者手法的核心,贯穿于整个施治过程中。以神"侯气"、"调气",进而"调神"、"调形体"。其理论在《内经》中已有叙述,具体包括:守神、守机和守气。这三者是对针灸医生针刺手法的要求,也是衡量针灸医生水平高低的标准之一。然而针道易陈而难入,针灸医生须认真钻研针刺手法和心法。针刺治神在于医者必须"心领神会",方能感悟。     

高血压病患者动态脉压与左心室肥厚的关系

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between the left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and the ambulatory pulse pressure and aortic root dimension (AOD) in essential hypertensive patients. METHODS: We monitored the 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure and applied echocardiography in 107 essential hypertensive patients. Using the left ventricular mass index (LVMI) as an index in evaluating LVH, the patients were divided into 2 groups: 29 cases in the LVH group and 78 in the non-LVH group. RESULTS: The average levels of 24-hour pulse pressure, daytime pulse pressure, nighttime pulse pressure and AOD were significantly different between patients with LVH and without LVH (P < 0.05). Multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that the changes in nighttime pulse pressure and AOD were closely related to LVMI (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The pulse pressure and AOD are important factors leading to LVH in patients with essential hypertension.     

高原红细胞增多症患者血清尿酸水平分析

目的研究高原红细胞增多症患者(HAPC)血清尿酸(uric ac id,UA)的水平及其临床意义。方法选择HAPC患者78例,采集患者静脉血检测血清中尿酸的含量,并与80例高原健康人作对照研究。结果HAPC组血清尿酸的含量显著高于正常对照组(P<0.05)。结论在治疗高原红细胞增多症时应关注患者血尿酸水平。     

雌激素对穹隆海马伞切断大鼠脑内nAchR的干预作用

目的以双侧穹隆-海马伞切断制作阿尔茨海默病(AD)大鼠模型,观察脑内海马CA1区和皮层区烟碱型乙酰胆碱受体(nAchR)表达的变化,探讨与AD相关的发病机制,并观察雌激素的干预作用。方法健康雌性W istar大鼠,随机分为3组:(1)穹隆-海马伞切断组;(2)雌激素治疗组;(3)假手术对照组;每组大鼠5只。在脑立体定位仪上切断穹隆-海马伞,建立模拟AD动物模型。应用免疫组织化学技术观察AD大鼠海马CA1区和皮层区的nAchR阳性细胞表达的变化,以及应用外源性雌激素的干预作用。结果与对照组大鼠脑内nAchR表达比较,穹隆-海马伞切断组大鼠脑内海马CA1区、皮层区nAchR表达显著减少(P<0.05);与穹隆-海马伞切断组比较,雌激素治疗组海马CA1区、皮层区nAchR表达显著增加(P<0.01),但与对照组比较无显著差异(P>0.05)。结论穹隆-海马伞切断组大鼠脑内海马CA1区、皮层区nAchR的阳性细胞显著减少,补充外源性雌激素治疗后,上述各脑区内的nAchR表达显著增加。nAchR的变化与AD的病理变化过程密切相关,补充雌激素可以干预这种病理过程。     

Validity and reliability of the Bengali version of the Hepatitis Quality of Life Questionnaire

Purpose  

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is endemic in Bangladesh, and the quality of life (QoL) of these patients remains unknown as there is no instrument available in the native language. In this study, we translated the 56-item Hepatitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (HQLQ) into Bengali and evaluated its validity and reliability.     

Synovial sarcoma of the temporomandibular joint area: report of a case.

Synovial cell sarcoma is a relatively rare tumor of mesenchymal origin. It is a high-grade neoplasm that microscopically shows a monophasic or biphasic cellular pattern and includes epithelial features as well as supporting tissue features. Surgical excision is the primary mode of treatment. Postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy also is seen to be helpful. Between 3% and 10% of cases originate in the head and neck. A review of relevant literature shows less than 10 cases of synovial cell sarcoma of the temporomandibular joint area reported in the English literature. We report an additional case of biphasic synovial cell sarcoma arising in the temporomandibular joint area, which caused ear pain, tinnitus, and hearing loss, and we further discuss the clinical features, histopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment modality.     

超微柴胡疏肝散治疗慢性浅表性胃炎30例总结

目的：观察超微柴胡疏肝散与传统汤剂对慢性浅表性胃炎（肝胃不和型）的治疗效果。方法：治疗组30例采用超微柴胡疏肝散治疗，对照组30例采用柴胡疏肝散传统汤剂治疗。结果：两组总有效率和症状积分比较均无显著性差异（P〉0．05）。结论：两种剂型疗效相当，但超微剂型能减少用药量，节省药材。     

后腹腔镜治疗肾上腺肿瘤35例临床分析

目的总结后腹腔镜技术治疗肾上腺肿瘤的临床经验.方法采用后腹腔镜切除肾上腺肿瘤35例,男12例,女23例.年龄25岁～72岁,平均49.8岁.左侧15例,右侧20例.其中嗜铬细胞瘤5例,原发性醛固酮增多症10,柯兴氏病2例,神经节细胞瘤2例,无功能性腺瘤16例.腰部取3个套管针穿刺入路,用自制的水囊扩张器扩张后腹腔,用超声刀将肿瘤切除.结果 35例手术均成功,无中转开放手术病例.术中出血量10～500 ml,平均74 ml.病人均未输血.手术时间45～200 min,平均90 min.结论后腹腔镜手术切除肾上腺肿瘤手术效果确切,手术时间短,术中出血少,损伤小,术后恢复快,可以替代绝大多数肾上腺肿瘤开放手术.     

X线曲面体层摄影在口腔种植术中应用的评价

目的：分析X线曲面体层摄影在口腔种植术中的应用价值。方法：分别在口腔种植手术前后进行口腔X线曲面体层摄影，借助X线片辅助手术设计、种植体选择、修复时机的选择。结果：利用口腔X线曲面体层摄影可提高手术的精确度，最大限度地利用牙槽骨骨量进行种植体的选择，更恰当地选择种植修复时机。结论：应用口腔X线曲面体层摄影可提高口腔种植术的治疗水平。