Risk factors and a simple scoring system for predicting bowel resection in infants with NEC

Background and aimsWe intended to investigate the predictors for bowel resection in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). We further developed a scoring system for better predicting bowel resection.MethodsA total of 207 infants who underwent surgical management at Children's Hospital, Chongqing Medical University between April 2008 and December 2020 were identified for the following investigation. Bowel resection was reviewed among the infants who underwent the procedure. Potential parameters related to bowel resection were explored using a multiple logistic regression method, and then a scoring system was developed.ResultsAmong the 207 patients who underwent operative intervention that were reviewed, 109 infants underwent bowel resection. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that birth weight, hypotension, neutropenia, pneumoperitoneum, acidosis, and intestinal wall thickness were predictors related to the occurrence of bowel resection. A 6-point scoring system was further developed based on the obtained total coefficient, and the infants could be divided into low-, moderate- and high-risk groups according to cut values of 7 and 13.ConclusionThe results of this study demonstrated that severe NEC features and low birth weight were associated with bowel resection. The risk scoring system could accurately separate infants that were suspected to have bowel loss during surgery.     

Effect of deuteration on the single dose pharmacokinetic properties and postoperative analgesic activity of methadone

Although methadone is effective in the management of acute pain, the complexity of its absorption-distribution-metabolism-excretion profile limits its use as an opioid of choice for perioperative analgesia. Because deuteration is known to improve the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and toxicological properties of some drugs, here we characterized the single dose pharmacokinetic properties and post-operative analgesic efficacy of d₉-methadone.The pharmacokinetic profiles of d₉-methadone and methadone administered intravenously to CD-1 male mice revealed that deuteration leads to a 5.7- and 4.4-fold increase in the area under the time-concentration curve and maximum concentration in plasma, respectively, as well as reduction in clearance (0.9 ± 0.3 L/h/kg vs 4.7 ± 0.8 L/h/kg). The lower brain-to-plasma ratio of d₉-methadone compared to that of methadone (0.35 ± 0.12 vs 2.05 ± 0.62) suggested that deuteration decreases the transfer of the drug across the blood-brain barrier. The estimated LD₅₀ value for a single intravenous dose of d₉-methadone was 2.1-fold higher than that for methadone. Moreover, d₉-methadone outperformed methadone in the efficacy against postoperative pain by primarily activating peripheral opioid receptors. Collectively, these data suggest that the replacement of three hydrogen atoms in three methyl groups of methadone altered its pharmacokinetic properties, improved safety, and enhanced its analgesic efficacy.     

补阳还五汤加伸筋草治疗脑梗死后痉挛型偏瘫疗效研究

目的:探讨补阳还五汤重用伸筋草治疗脑梗死后痉挛型偏瘫的作用。方法:收集脑梗死后痉挛型偏瘫患者共88例,分为两组,对照组44例,西医治疗加康复训练和补阳还五汤治疗; 研究组44例,西医治疗加康复训练及补阳还五汤重用伸筋草治疗。比较治疗前后患者患侧上下肢肌张力、临床疗效、NIHSS、日常生活能力Barthel指数以及上下肢运动功能和不良反应发生率。结果:治疗后,两组患者患侧上下肢肌张力≤1级者占比均升高,且研究组中≤1级者占比均高于对照组,组间比较有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组临床疗效等级分布和总有效率比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者NIHSS评分均降低,且研究组NIHSS评分低于对照组,治疗后两组患者Barthel指数和患侧上下肢FMA评分均升高,且研究组均高于对照组,组间比较有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:补阳还五汤重用伸筋草能够显著降低患者患侧上下肢肌张力,改善临床疗效和神经功能缺损,提高患者日常生活能力和患侧运动功能,且安全性良好。     

我国东部地区结节性痒疹患者中医体质类型分布规律

目的探讨我国东部地区结节性痒疹患者中医体质类型的分布特点。方法采用病例对照设计方法,选取120例结节性痒疹患者作为病例组,120例健康体检者作为对照组,参照《中医体质分类与判定表》进行中医体质类型调查,分析其分布规律。结果结节性痒疹患者年龄(41.58±16.27)岁,性别男女比例约1∶1.2,体质类型分布前四位的是湿热质23例、血瘀质20例、气郁质19例、特禀质13例;健康体检者体质类型分布前四位的是平和质33例、气虚质19例、阳虚质14例、痰湿质13例;与对照组相比,病例组偏颇体质明显增多(P<0.01),2组体质构成比亦有显著性差异(P<0.01),其中湿热质、气郁质、血瘀质、特禀质较对照组转化分增加(P<0.05)。结论结节性痒疹的发病与湿热质、血瘀质、气郁质、特禀质偏颇体质类型密切相关。     

Clinical Observation on Intractable Insomnia Treated by Point Pressure in 42 Cases

The author have in recent years treated 42 cases of intractable insomnia (with a history of over 2 years) by point pressure, yielding quite satisfactory results when compared with those treated with clonazepam. This is reported as follows.     

孕足月胎膜早破与头位难产的相关性

目的：探讨足月妊娠胎膜早破与难产的关系。方法：选择262例足月妊娠胎膜早破患者作为观察组,另随机抽取本院同期262例无胎膜早破的健康孕妇作为对照组,比较两组难产率的发生情况。结果：观察组难产率为45.0%,明显高于对照组的22.9%（P〈0.01）。两组的难产因素差异无统计学意义（P〉0.05）。结论：胎膜早破与难产有相关性,应及早处理,防止母儿并发症的发生。     

重症脑出血微创术后下呼吸道感染病原学分析

目的:重症脑出血微创术后气管切开病人痰培养病原菌分布与耐药情况分析,其院内感染发生的原因、探讨防治对策。方法:应用痰培养检出的病原菌及耐药性分析。结果:重症脑出血微创术后气管切开病人下呼吸道感染41例,其中G-杆菌26例占63.4%,G 球菌15例占36.6%,其中金葡菌11例,药敏仍以敏感菌株为主,但耐药菌株有增多趋势。结论:重症脑出血微创术后气管切开病人下呼吸道感染以G-杆菌为主,G 球菌以金葡菌为主,仍以敏感菌珠为主,耐药有增多趋势。万古霉素对G 球菌,氨曲南对G-杆菌敏感性较敏感,故在培养结果未出来之前经验用药是非常重要的。     

贝那普利降压疗效与校正QT间期的关系

目的探讨原发性高血压患者心电图心率校正QT间期(QTc)和贝那普利降压疗效之间的关系.方法采用前瞻性队列研究方法调查安徽A县899名高血压病患者的基线心电图、治疗15 d前后的血压变化及相关临床和流行病学特点等情况.结果 QTc和血压下降呈负相关.QTc每增加0.1秒1/2,收缩压和舒张压的下降值分别减少3.6 mmHg和3.3 mmHg,且差异均有显著性(P＜0.05).将QTc三等分后,随着QTc等分的增加,收缩压和舒张压的下降值均逐渐减少,且差异具有显著性(P＜0.05);将QTc等分后的变量放入方程中进行趋势性分析,发现在收缩压和舒张压组中的负相关关系具有显著性(P＜0.05).随着QTc等级的增加,舒张压有效率逐渐降低,且有显著性差异(P＜0.05),收缩压的效应关系不如舒张压明显.结论 QTc和贝那普利降压疗效呈负相关,对贝那普利短期降压疗效具有重要的预测价值.