The acceleration transducer – an assessment of its precision in comparison with a force displacement transducer

A new and simple acceleration transducer (ACT)–based system of neuromuscular monitoring has recently been introduced. The precision of this transducer has been evaluated as compared to a conventional force displacement transducer (FDT) in the present study. Ten progressions of spontaneous recovery from atracurium–induced block with simultaneous measurements using the ACT on one hand and the FDT on the other were studied. Five individuals undergoing elective surgery in modified neurolept anaesthesia and one ICU–patient requiring prolonged neuromuscular blockade, sedated with pentobarbital, were included. Measurements were carried out on the latter patient on 5 consecutive days. Train–of–four (TOF) stimulation was used, readings were given in twitch heights (TH) (Tl/control value), and when four responses were obtained in TOF–ratios (T4/T1). Linearity was achieved after logit–transformation and the values regressed on time for each progression of recovery. Analysis of variance was applied to the regressions for the TH and TOF–ratio readings of each transducer. No significant differences were found, either between variation due to differences between slopes or variation due to technical error between the two transducers. The study indicates that the ACT is equal to the FDT with regard to precision in clinical recordings on atracuriumrelaxed individuals.     

鲁格氏棒横突固定法的实验研究和临床应用

取10具新鲜成年雄性家猪的脊柱标本,分两组观察鲁格氏棒经椎管行椎板固定和鲁格氏棒经横突椎板固定时,受破坏性屈曲力的数据,结果显示鲁格氏棒经椎管固定组在达1048.6（±20）N时,所固定的椎板发生骨折,部分钢丝断裂;鲁格氏棒经横突固定组达2058（±20）N时,仅发生棒弯曲,未发现任何部位骨折或钢丝断裂。临床治疗33例不稳定胸腰椎骨折脱位患者,术后X线片示骨折脱位复位满意,两周后患者可离床活动,随访2～2.5年未发现任何并发症。     

应用QQC活动提高儿科静脉穿刺成功率

目的提高静脉穿刺成功率，减少患儿因反复穿刺造成的痛苦及恐惧，减轻家长因担心穿刺困难而产生的焦虑，提高治疗和抢救的效率。方法详细介绍了QQC活动在提高儿科静脉穿刺成功率的应用，包括找出目前存在的问题，确定目标、采用流程图的方法分析问题存在的原因，制定相应的质量改进方案，并测量实施结果。结果实施QQC活动后静脉穿刺成功率比实施前明显提高。结论有效的QQC活动可以提高静脉穿刺成功率。     

肌蒂移植术治疗陈旧性脊髓损伤(附56例报告)

作者采用肌蒂移植术治疗胸腰段陈旧性脊髓损伤56例.脊髓功能恢复率提高至Franke 1个等级以上者占76.8%(43/56).本文讨论了肌蒂移植术对陈旧性脊髓损伤的适应证.安徽省宿州市骨伤科医院淮北煤矿基建局医院     

Oral function in patients wearing fixed prosthesis on osseointegrated implants in the maxilla: 3-year follow-up study

Seventeen consecutive selected patients rehabilitated by means of a full maxillary bridge on osseointegrated implants ad modem Brånemark were evaluated over a 3-yr period. Besides a subjective evaluation by means of a questionnaire an examination of the occlusal relationship, chewing force, chewing efficiency and interocclusal threshold level was performed before, immediately after, 3–6 months after, and finally 3 yr after bridge installation. All subjects were very pleased with the oral rehabilitation. The chewing force and the chewing efficiency development increased over time, while the threshold level for interocclusal detection remained unchanged. The clinical dysfunction index according to Helkimo indicated that there was no marked change in signs of dysfunction of the patients' masticatory systems during the observation period. From the present longitudinal investigation one can conclude that the replacement of a full maxillary denture with a fixed prosthesis on osseointegrated implants, facing a natural dentition or an osseointegrated implant supported bridge in the opposite jaw, leads to a progressive increase of chewing efficiency and chewing force, and a constant subjective improvement of jaw function, while no masticatory dysfunction seems to occur during the observation period.     

Begg正畸技术的临床应用（51例报告）

５１例应用Ｂｅｇｇ正畸技术矫治错畸形，各种类型的牙性及轻度骨性错畸形，均取得满意的效果。对牙轴唇倾并伴有深覆的安氏Ⅱ类错打开咬合、内收前牙的效果尤佳。     

Mechanobiology and force transduction in scars developed in darker skin types

BACKGROUND: Scarring is a complex process involving many cell types, cytokines and biological pathways including mechanobiology. Some subtle mechanical properties of skin can be assessed by measuring the speed of ultrasound shear wave propagation. The orientation of abnormal skin tension forces can be visualized, particularly in darker skin types, using dermoscopy showing distinct patterns of rete ridges' conformation. AIM: To assess some mechanobiological features of scars in darker skin types. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Large atrophic and hypertrophic surgical scars were examined on the trunk of 35 darker skin subjects. The surrounding skin was used as a comparator. Dermoscopic aspects were recorded. Resonance running time measurements (RRTM) were performed using a shear wave propagation device (Reviscometer). They were performed in four specific directions at given angles with regard to the long axis of the scar. The minimum, maximum and mean RRTM values were recorded at each site. RESULTS: Dermoscopy revealed patterns of melanin deposits in scars distinct from the normal honeycomb network seen in the surrounding skin. Hypertrophic scars showed a patchy pattern of large macular melanoderma dispersed in a lighter background. In these cases, low RRTM values were obtained with little variations according to the orientation of the measurements. By contrast, atrophic scars showed a streaky laddering melanotic pattern under dermoscopy. Higher RRTM values were often obtained, particularly in the transversal direction of the scars. Mechanical anisotropy was greater in the atrophic scars compared with the normal skin. DISCUSSION: Darker skin types represent a model for visualizing the main orientation of the epidermal rete ridges. A correlation was found between the pattern of melanized rete ridges of scars and the main orientation of the intrinsic forces in the skin.     

香茶菜属植物的化学成分与药理作用研究进展

我们主要综述了国内近年来有关香茶菜属植物在化学成分、药理作用、临床应用方面的研究进 展,并且讨论了这一领域的研究方向。     

成分输血在临床中的应用

成分输血是现代输血学的重要标志之一。临床医生要了解成分输血的知识,遵循科学用血、合理用血、节约用血的原则,根据病情有针对性地开展成分输血。成分输血的重点,应当是血液的有形成分,即以红细胞和血小板为主的成分输血。本文就成分输血的特点与临床应用等有关问题进行综述。     

国产长效皮下埋植避孕剂的临床应用

1992年我院用国产长效皮下埋植避孕剂(左旋18-甲基炔诺酮),对600例育龄妇女进行皮下埋植,经1年随访,结果显示:国产长效皮下埋植剂的避孕效果达100％。600例中10例因出现月经异常而终止使用,其持续使用率为98.33％,获得了与进口长效皮下埋植避孕剂相同的效果。