The Association between Reasons for a Rapid Response Team Alert and Immediate Patient Management in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients

BackgroundThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the value and efficacy of rapid response teams (RRTs) for different triggering events in total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients.MethodsA retrospective review of all RRT events at a single, tertiary referral center from 2014 to 2016 was performed. Inclusion criteria were defined as patients >18 years old that underwent primary or revision THA. Information queried included demographics, primary reason for RRT, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), underlying etiology, whether any changes in management occurred, and whether the patient was uptriaged.ResultsIn total, 168 RRTs were called on 153 hip arthroplasty patients (mean age 65.2 ± 14.1 years; mean body mass index 32.3 ± 4.8, 66% female). Length of stay in RRT for primary and revision THA was 3.4 and 6.2 days, respectively. This was significantly longer than the length of stay for primary THA patients (2.4 days, P < .001) and revision THA patients (4.6 days, P = .005) that did not require an RRT. There were no mortalities. RRTs for hypotension/presyncope (11%) and for syncope (11%) resulted in significantly fewer changes in management (P < .01) than tachycardia (77%), hypoxia (57%), AMS (79%), and other (47%). RRTs for hypotension/presyncope (28%), syncope (15%), and hypoxia (30%) resulted in significantly fewer patients being uptriaged (P < .001) than tachycardia (81%). Hypotension/presyncope was found to be significantly more commonly due to volume depletion (67%) (P < .001) than other etiologies. Hypoxia was significantly more commonly due to atelectasis (57%) and opioids/oversedation (30.4%) (P = .037). AMS/delirium was also significantly more commonly caused by opioids/over-sedation (71%) (P < .001).ConclusionIn patients undergoing THA, RRTs for hypotension/presyncopal symptoms and syncope were significantly less likely to result in changes in management or uptriaging compared to tachycardia. The most common etiologies were potentially preventable, including volume depletion and opioid use.     

Effects of Medications and Subthalamic Nucleus-Deep Brain Stimulation on the Cutaneous Silent Period in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

ObjectivesWe sought to evaluate whether the cutaneous silent period (CSP) could be an electrophysiological indicator reflective of the effects of therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD), including anti-PD medications or deep brain stimulation (DBS).Material and MethodsWe recorded the CSP in 43 patients with PD prior to and following the administration of medication during a pre-DBS evaluation (30 cases) and the “on” and “off” states of subthalamic nucleus DBS (13 cases). The CSP was elicited from the abductor pollicis brevis muscle by an electrical stimulation of the index finger that was 2, 4, and 15 times stronger than the sensory threshold (ST). We measured changes in latencies, including the onset, duration, and end of CSP, and waveform scores from 0 to 3. The correlation between the CSP score and unified PD rating score part III (UPDRS-III) also was assessed.ResultsThe onset latency and duration of CSP were significantly different between high- (15ST) and low-strength stimulations (2ST and 4ST). However, there were no significant latency changes (onset, duration, end of CSP) before and after receiving medication, or during the on and off state of the DBS. Anti-PD medications substantially increased the CSP waveform score only in the 4ST state. However, the waveform score significantly increased in all stimuli states during the DBS-on state. Both medication and the DBS-on state decreased the UPDRS-III. Nevertheless, there was no statistically significant correlation between the UPDRS-III and CSP waveform scores.ConclusionDifferent onset latencies and the duration of CSP between low- and high-strength stimuli support the hypotheses proposing two different reflex pathways. Despite being independent from the UPDRS-III, the CSP may be an electrophysiological indicator reflective of the changes in inhibitory activity to the spinal α-motoneuron in response to anti-PD medications and DBS.     

Utility of rotational thromboelastometry in total hip replacement revision surgery (case-control study)

Total hip replacement revision surgery is accompanied by significant blood loss. Using rotational thrombelastometry (ROTEM) perioperatively to diagnose coagulopathy may help to provide rapid aimed therapy and thus decrease blood loss and the consumption of transfusion products. The aim of this case-control study was to find out whether point of care using of ROTEM may reduce blood loss and the consumption of blood transfusion products in hip replacement revision surgery.Data were prospectively collected from patients who underwent hip replacement revision surgery in the period 2017 to 2018 when the management of bleeding and coagulopathy was based on the results of ROTEM. Data were compared with a group of historical controls for the period 2015 to 2016 when bleeding and coagulopathy management was not based on ROTEM results. The consumption of blood transfusion products and perioperative blood loss were compared between the groups.The total number of analyzed patients was 90. Forty five patients were analyzed in the ROTEM group and the same number of patients were analyzed in the non-ROTEM group. Significantly decreased perioperative consumption of fresh frozen plasma and packed red blood cells was found in the ROTEM, as well as decreased perioperative blood loss comparing to non-ROTEM group. All data were statistically different with P < .05.Perioperative management of bleeding and coagulopathy based on the results of ROTEM during hip replacement revision surgery seems to help to decrease perioperative blood loss and the consumption of blood transfusion products, especially fresh frozen plasma.     

颞叶癫痫发作间期PET-CT与VEEG检查对致癫灶的诊断价值比较

目的 比较分析颞叶癫痫发作间期正电子发射计算机断层显像（PET-CT）和视频脑电图（VEEG）检查对致癫灶的诊断价值。方法 回顾性分析2016年3月至2018年3月手术治疗的80例单侧颞叶癫痫的临床资料。另选取同期健康体检者30例作为对照。术前进行PET-CT和VEEG监测定位致痫灶，以术中监测结果为定位致痫灶的金标准。利用受试者工作特征（ROC）曲线评价PET-CT放射性分布不对称指数（AI）对颞叶癫痫致癫灶的诊断价值。结果 PET-CT、VEEG确定致癫灶的灵敏度分别为88.73%、47.89%，特异度分别为88.89%、66.67%。颞叶癫痫发作间期病灶侧AI显著高于非病灶侧（P<0.05），同时也显著高于健康体检者颞叶内侧AI（P<0.05）及颞叶外侧AI（P<0.05）。ROC曲线分析结果显示，AI=0.153诊断颞叶癫痫致癫灶的曲线下面积为0.730，95%置信区间在0.544~0.916。结论 颞叶癫痫发作间期PET-CT脑显像定位准确率优于VEEG，对手术治疗准确定位有很高的应用价值，且AI为0.153时诊断癫痫灶的效果最好。     

多学科管理下鸟氨酸氨甲酰基转移酶缺乏症妇女连续三次妊娠分娩健康儿一例

本文报告1例鸟氨酸氨甲酰基转移酶缺乏症患者3次妊娠,最终在多学科管理下分娩一健康新生儿的诊疗经过。2013年患者首次妊娠,孕28周出现急性高氨血症收入上海交通大学医学院附属新华医院,诊断为鸟氨酸氨甲酰基转移酶缺乏症。给予低蛋白饮食及降血氨治疗,并在多学科管理下于孕32周剖宫产一男婴,但该男婴生后第3天死亡。基因分析提示患者及其新生儿鸟氨酸氨甲酰基转移酶基因均存在c.583G>A(G195R)突变。2015年患者再次自然妊娠,但产前诊断提示胎儿为男性,且鸟氨酸氨甲酰基转移酶基因存在同一位点纯合突变,于孕21周引产终止妊娠。2017年借助体外受精-胚胎移植及植入前基因诊断技术第3次妊娠,并在多学科管理下最终顺利分娩一名健康男婴。     

Outcomes Following Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Postpolio Syndrome: A Matched Cohort Analysis

BackgroundPatients with postpolio syndrome (PPS) may be afflicted by hip arthritis in either the paralytic or contralateral limb. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) may be considered in these patients. However, short-term and long-term outcomes following THA in PPS patients remain poorly characterized.MethodsThe PearlDiver MHip administrative database was queried for patients undergoing THA. Patients with a diagnosis of PPS were matched 1:4 with control patients on the basis of age, gender, and comorbidity burden. Incidence of postoperative adverse events and readmission in the 90 days following surgery and occurrence of revision arthroplasty in the five-year postoperative period were assessed between the two cohorts.ResultsIn total, 1,519 PPS patients were matched to 6,076 control patients without PPS. After controlling for patient demographics and comorbidities, PPS patients demonstrated higher 90-day odds of urinary tract infection (odds ratio [OR] = 1.34, P = .016), pneumonia (OR = 2.07, P < .001), prosthetic dislocation (OR = 1.63, P = .018), and readmission (OR = 1.49, P = .002). Five years following surgery, 94.7% of the PPS cohort remained revision-free, compared to 96.7% of the control cohort (P = .001).ConclusionCompared to patients without PPS, patients with PPS demonstrated a higher incidence of urinary tract infection, pneumonia, prosthetic dislocation, and hospital readmission. In addition, five-year incidence of revision arthroplasty was significantly higher among the PPS cohort. In light of these increased risks, special considerations should be made in both preoperative planning and postoperative surveillance of PPS patients undergoing THA.Level of EvidenceLevel III.     

小耳畸形分型与父母围孕期危险因素调查研究

目的调查围孕期危险因素对小耳畸形不同分型间的影响。方法选取2013年1月至2015年1月就诊于整形外科医院的600例患者为研究对象,向患者父母进行问卷调查,收集人口学及围孕期危险因素暴露情况。根据小耳畸形分型及严重程度分组,采用卡方、秩和检验行单因素分析,非条件Logistic回归行多因素分析。结果共收集572份问卷。单因素分析表明,性别、妊娠年龄、孕期腹部受外力冲击及孕期接受保胎治疗在不同分型小耳畸形间差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素分析提示,孕期腹部受外力冲击可能是严重小耳畸形的独立危险因素(OR=2.157,95%CI:1.267~3.674),出生体质量在3~5 kg可能是保护因素(OR=0.112,95%CI:0.015~0.841;OR=0.110,95%CI:0.013~0.921)。结论围孕期多种危险因素暴露对小耳畸形发病的严重程度值得进一步关注和探讨。