Intramuscular dexmedetomidine premedication—an alternative to midazolam-fentanyl-combination in elective hysterectomy?

Sedation, anxiolysis, intubation responses and fentanyl anaesthetic requirements were investigated in a double-blind, randomized study in twenty ASA I-II elective hysterectomy patients. Ten patients received dexmedetomidine 2.5 μg kg^-1 i.m. 60 min before induction and saline placebo i.v. 2 min prior to induction (= DP group). Ten patients received midazolam 0.08 mg kg^-1 i.m. 60 min and fentanyl 1.5 μg kg^-1 i.v. (= MF group) 2 min before induction of anaesthesia with thiopentone 4 mg kg^-1. Anaesthesia was maintained with 70% nitrous oxide in oxygen and with fentanyl 2 μg kg^-1 i.v. increments according to predetermined criteria. Both premedications induced sedation ( P < 0.01 in both groups) and anxiolysis ( P < 0.01 in DP vs <0.05 in MF group) without any differences between the groups. Haemodynamic changes following tracheal intubation did not significantly differ between the groups. Intraoperatively systolic and diastolic arterial pressure were 15% and 13% lower in DP group ( P < 0.01 and P < 0.05 for drug effect), the mean heart rate was approximately 9 beats min^-1 lower in DP group (n.s.). Fentanyl was required more often in MF group: median 3.5 (QD 1.5) vs. 2.5 (QD 0.5) times in DP group ( P < 0.05), the total amount being 57% smaller in DP group: 0.03 (QD 0.01) vs. 0.07 (QD 0.02) μg kg^-1 min^-1 ( P < 0.05). Postoperative course and analgesic requirements were similar in both groups. Dexmedetomidine premedication may offer an alternative to current anaesthesia practice in elective hysterectomy.     

In vitro contracture test for diagnosis of malignant hyperthermia following the protocol of the European MH Group: Results of testing patients surviving fulminant MH and unrelated low-risk subjects

Background: Determination of sensitivity and specificity of the in vitro contracture test (IVCT) for malignant hyperthermia (MH) susceptibility using the European MH Group (EMHG) protocol has been performed in some laboratories but only on a small sample from the combined EMHG. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to determine combined EMHG sensitivity and specificity of the test. Methods: Results of IVCT of patients with previous fulminant MH and normal, low-risk subjects (controls) were collected from 22 centresof the EMHG. IVCT was performed according to the EMHG protocol. Patients were included inthe study if the clinical crisis had a score of at least 50 points with the Clinical Grading Scale. Low-risk subjects were included provided they did not belong to a family with known MH susceptibility, they had not developed any signs of MH at previous anaesthetics, and they did not suffer from any neuromuscular disease. For inclusion of both MH patientsand low-risk subjects, at least 1 muscle bundle in the IVCT should have twitches of 10 mN(1 g) or more. For evaluation of individual tests, only muscle bundles with twitch heights of 10 mN (1 g) or more were used. Results: A total of 1502 probands had undergone IVCT because of a previous anaesthesia with symptoms and signs suggestive of MH. Of these, 119 had clinical scores of 50 and above. From these 119 MH-suspected patients and from 202 low-risk subjects, IVCT data were collected. Subsequently, 14 MH-suspected patients were excluded from further analysis for thefollowing reasons: In 3 patients, the suspected MH episode could be fully explained by diseases other than MH; in 11 MHS patients, IVCT was incomplete (n=l), data were lost (n=3), or none of the muscle bundles fulfilled twitch criteria (n=7). Of the remaining 105 MH-suspected patients, 89 were MHS, 10 MHEh, 5 MHEc, and one MHN. Thus, we observed a diagnostic sensitivity of the IVCT of 99.0% if the MHE group is considered susceptible(95% confidence interval 94.8–100.0%). Of the 202 low-risk subjects, 3 were MHS, 5 MHEh, 5 MHEc, and 189 MHN. This gives a specificity of the IVCT of 93.6% (95% confidence interval 89.2–96.5%). Conclusion: The IVCT for diagnosis of MH susceptibility in Europe has a high sensitivity and a satisfactory specificity.     

左旋布比卡因蛛网膜下腔阻滞的进展

左旋布比卡因是一种新型的长效酰胺类局麻药,为麻醉中常用局麻药物布比卡因的左旋体.左旋布比卡因中枢神经系统和心脏毒性明显低于布比卡因,且具有儿乎与布比卡因相同的麻醉效能.长效局麻药用于蛛网膜下腔的安全性长期以来一直是麻醉学家关注的问题,近年来国内外已有很多学者对左旋布比卡因蛛网膜下腔的应用进行了大量研究.现就左旋布比卡因蛛网膜下腔阴滞的安全性、可行性和临床应用等方面的进展作一综述.     

Response of lower esophageal contractility to changing concentrations of halothane or isoflurane: A multicenter study

A multiple-center study was performed to determine the relationship between lower esophageal contractility, clinical signs, and anesthetic concentration as expressed by minimum alveolar concentration (MAC). One hundred four American Society of Anesthesiologists Class I through III patients were exposed to isoflurane (with and without nitrous oxide) or halothane in concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 MAC. Heart rate and systolic blood pressure were continuously monitored. Both the amplitude and frequency of spontaneous and provoked lower esophageal contractions were measured in situ by using a 24-F probe equipped with provoking and measuring balloons. Combined results demonstrated statistically significant correlations (P<0.001) between lower esophageal contractility and MAC. Spontaneous lower esophageal contractions decreased from 1.10±0.12 (SEM) contractions per minute (0.5 MAC) to 0.42±0.05 (1 MAC) to 0.18±0.05 (1.5 MAC). Provoked lower esophageal contractility values decreased from 45±4 mm Hg (0.5 MAC) to 29±3 (1 MAC) to 19±2 (1.5 MAC). Heart rate changes did not correlate with MAC, and systolic blood pressure correlated in only one of three centers. Intracenter and intercenter analyses failed to demonstrate a significant relationship between lower esophageal contractility and heart rate or systolic blood pressure. No intracenter differences in either amplitude or frequency of lower esophageal contractions were observed, despite differences in volatile agents, induction techniques and agents, patient populations, and duration of anesthesia. Our studies indicate that lower esophageal contractility may be an indicator of anesthetic depth as reflected by MAC, but further studies are needed to quantify the effects of surgical stimulus, intravenous anesthetics, vasodilators, anticholinergics, calcium channel blockers, beta-adrenergic agonists, and the presence of a nasogastric tube.     

硬膜外腔阻滞对胸部手术应激反应的影响

目的 观察硬膜外腔阻滞对胸部手术应激激素和细胞因子的影响。方法20例食管癌手术病人,随机分为两组,每组10例,即全麻复令硬膜外腔阻滞(GEA)组和全麻(GA)组,分别测定麻醉诱导前、手术2h、手术4h、术毕、术后1d及术后3d的血浆去甲肾上腺素、肾上腺素、血清促肾上腺皮质激素(ACTH)、皮质醇、C-反应蛋白、IL-6及IL-10的水平。结果 血浆去甲肾上腺素和血清皮质醇GEA组术中术后无显著改变,但GA组术毕和术后1d显著升高(P<0.05),术后3d恢复至术前水平,组间比较前者有显著差异(P<0.05)。两组血浆肾上腺素、IL-10术中术后均无显著变化。两组血清ACTH、IL-6及CRP术中术后均显著升高(P<0.05),组间比较无显著差异。结论 硬膜外腔阻滞可以减轻胸部手术的应激反应。IL-6是较CRP更灵敏的反映组织损伤的炎性指标。     

Effects of posture and pneumoperitoneum during anaesthesia on the indices of left ventricular filling

Background. Laparoscopic surgery requires the use of pneumoperitoneum (PP). When combined with positional changes, pneumoperitoneum may cause marked circulatory alterations.
Methods. Eight anaesthetized cardiovascularly healthy patients, scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, were studied before and during pneumoperitoneum in three different postures (supine, Trendelenburg and reversed Trendelenburg), employing transesophageal echocardiography and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring.
Results. PP significantly increased end-diastolic area (EDA) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) irrespective of posture. PCWP was significantly influenced by postural changes, whereas EDA was not. Further, changes in EDA and PCWP covaried during the investigation, but showed no linear correlation. Systolic function, measured as end-systolic area (ESA) and fractional area shortening (FAS), was not altered. Diastolic function, as assessed by the velocity rate of the trans-mitral flow during the early filling phase (E) and the atrial contraction (A), showed no change of the E/A ratio, whereas after the induction of PP there was a significant reduction of the E component.
Conclusions. In cardiovascularly healthy patients, the left ventricular volume is increased during pneumoperitoneum. Further, changes in invasive pressure determinations (PCWP) do not correlate linearly with changes in volume indices of left ventricular filling (EDA).     

贵州小型香猪麻醉方法的比较研究

目的　探索快速安全地麻醉贵州小型香猪的方法。方法　 90头贵州小型香猪随机分为肌内注射组、腹腔注射组、静脉注射组 ,比较用 3%戊巴比妥钠溶液麻醉的显效时间、麻醉效果及死亡率。结果　肌内注射显效时间 (15± 5 )min ,麻醉效果优 80 %、良 16 7%、死亡 3 3% ;腹腔注射显效时间 (13± 4 )min ,麻醉效果优 6 0 %、良2 0 %、差 16 7%、死亡 3 3% ;静脉注射显效时间 (10± 2 )min ,麻醉效果优 73 3%、良 16 7%、死亡 10 % ;结论　肌内注射麻醉是一种安全可靠的麻醉方法。     

丙泊酚、氯胺酮全凭静脉麻醉应用于烧伤病人的临床研究

目的:研究微量注射泵输注丙泊酚和氯胺酮全凭静脉麻醉在烧伤患者切痂植皮手术中的临床效果。方法:选择期手术患者,随机分为丙泊酚、氯胺酮组(P·K组)和咪达唑仑、氯胺酮组(M·K组)。P·K组术前10min首次静注丙泊酚2mg·kg和氯胺酮2mg·kg。M·K组术前10min首次静注咪达唑仑0 2mg·kg、氯胺酮2mg·kg ,随后两组以微量注射泵输注控制在P·K组丙泊酚6 6 . 6 6 μg·kg-1·min-1和氯胺酮4 1 .6 6 μg·Kg-1·min-1。记录注药后5、10min、切痂、取皮、植皮及停药后5、10min各时段无创血压(MAP)心率(HR)脉搏氧饱和度(SpO2 )及两组氯胺酮用药量变化。结果:P·K组氯胺酮用药量比M·K组少,P·K组MAP和HR无明显变化(P >0 . 0 5 ) ,M·K组MAP、HR均较麻醉前升高(P <0 . 0 1) ,两组SpO2 于诱导注药后均有一过性下降,数分钟恢复正常,两组比较差异无显著意义(P >0 . 0 5 )。结论:微量注射泵输注丙泊酚和氯胺酮全凭静脉麻醉安全可行,副作用小,可控性强,适用于烧伤患者切痂植皮手术。     

经食管超声心动图在心血管手术麻醉与监测中的应用

目的　评价经食管超声心动图 (TEE)在心血管手术麻醉中的价值。方法　本组共完成 1 2 2例TEE监测。主要观察指标 :(1 )对 4 1例瓣膜置换患者的瓣膜作返流和狭窄分级及评价机械或生物瓣的功能 ;(2 ) 4 8例不停跳冠状动脉搭桥 (CABG)患者手术前后心功能变化〔①面积减少分数(FAC) ;②E波与A波峰值流速比率 (E/A)和各自的流速时间积分比率 (VTIE/VTIA) ;③E波减速时间 (DT) ;④心脏指数 (CI)〕 ;(3)手术前后对 2 0例不停跳CABG患者左室室壁 (前壁、后壁、侧壁和室间隔 )运动分级 ;(4 )监测先心病矫正前后心脏结构变化。结果　TEE检测瓣膜病变与经胸超声结果一致 ,手术后瓣膜活动正常。术后FAC、CI和VTIE/VTIA分别为 (0 5 2± 0 0 8)、(2 6 4± 0 6 9)L·min 1 ·m 2 和 1 2 9± 0 1 8,与术前比较 (0 4 2± 0 0 9)、(2 0 5± 0 4 8)L·min 1 ·m 2 和 1 1 4± 0 1 6有显著性差异 (P <0 0 5 ) ;术后E/A 0 86± 0 2 1与术前 0 77± 0 1 8比较P <0 0 1。DT无显著性变化。术前节段性室壁运动异常大于 2级的占 1 0 % ,术后为 5 %。结论　在心血管手术中 ,TEE是一种新的有用的监测技术     

国产注射用盐酸瑞芬太尼有效性和安全性的评价

目的 采用随机、对照、双盲、多中心的Ⅱ期临床试验,评价国产注射用盐酸瑞芬太尼的有效性和安全性。方法201名受试者分成两组:对照组使用静脉芬太尼(2.5μkg诱导,0.03μg·kg-1·min-1维持)复合吸入66％氧化亚氮麻醉,试验组使用静脉瑞芬太尼(2μg/kg诱导,0.2μ·kg-1·min-1维持)复合吸入66％氧化亚氮麻醉。药物有效性的观察指标有:手术刺激时的应激反应,如血压、心率、流泪、麻醉质量。安全性的观察指标有:血压和心率、麻黄碱、阿托品、纳洛酮、乌拉地尔的使用量、手术失血量、心电图变化、术前和术后48 h内血中ALT、AST、肌酐、尿素氮、停止麻醉到可以拔除气管导管的时间、拔除气管导管前的PETCO2或PaCO2、停止麻醉(关闭氧化亚氮)后呼唤名字可以睁眼时间、术后送往麻醉恢复室或ICU情况以及不良事件。结果 瑞芬太尼与芬太尼在本试验剂量下,药效作用相似,但镇痛作用瑞芬太尼强于芬太尼,停止输注后其作用消退快于芬太尼。结论 国产瑞芬太尼用于全麻可产生良好的镇痛作用,且具有与芬太尼相同的安全性。