Overview of CF lung pathophysiology

Defects of the cystic fibrosis (CF) transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein affect the homeostasis of chloride, bicarbonate, sodium, and water in the airway surface liquid, influencing the mucus composition and viscosity, which induces a severe condition of infection and inflammation along the whole life of CF patients. The introduction of CFTR modulators, novel drugs directly intervening to rescue the function of CFTR protein, opens a new era of experimental research. The review summarizes the most recent advancements to understand the characteristics of the infective and inflammatory pathology of CF lungs.     

熊磊教授基于“脾为痰源”辨治儿童癫痫临证思路探赜

熊磊教授以理脾为本，将治痰贯穿始终。根据小儿脾常不足、肾常虚、肝常有余的生理特点，癫痫发作期治疗主以涤痰开窍，辅以理气健脾，同时配合活血化瘀通窍与平肝息风潜阳。主要选方为柴芍温胆汤、天麻钩藤饮、桃红四物汤加减；缓解期则以补肾养肝为主，兼以健脾化痰，主要选方为杞菊地黄丸合定痫丸加减，取得较好临床疗效。     

Variabilidad del uso intraoperatorio de cristaloides y asociación con los resultados postoperatorios: análisis post hoc de dos estudios prospectivos y multicéntricos de cohortes

BackgroundThe optimal regimen for intravenous administration of intraoperative fluids remains unclear. Our goal was to analyze intraoperative crystalloid volume administration practices and their association with postoperative outcomes.MethodsWe extracted clinical data from two multicenter observational studies including adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery and total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA). We analyzed the distribution of intraoperative fluid administration. Regression was performed using a general linear model to determine factors predictive of fluid administration. Patient outcomes and intraoperative crystalloid utilization were summarized for each surgical cohort. Regression models were developed to evaluate associations of high or low intraoperative crystalloid with the likelihood of increased postoperative complications, mainly acute kidney injury (AKI) and hospital length of stay (LOS).Results7,580 patients were included. The average adjusted intraoperative crystalloid infusion rate across all surgeries was to 7.9 (SD 4) mL/kg/h. The regression model strongly favored the type of surgery over other patient predictors. We found that high fluid volume was associated with 40% greater odds ratio (OR 1.40; 95% confidence interval1.01-1.95, p = 0.044) of postoperative complications in patients undergoing THA, while we found no associations for the other types of surgeries, AKI and LOSConclusionsA wide variability was observed in intraoperative crystalloid volume administration; however, this did not affect postoperative outcomes.     

加速康复外科在肾移植术后静脉补液中的应用

目的探讨加速康复外科(ERAS)在肾移植术后静脉补液中的应用。 方法回顾性分析陆军军医大学第一附属医院124例肾移植受者临床资料。根据肾移植术后多尿期每24小时静脉补液量分为3组，A组每24小时静脉补液量2 500～<4 000 mL，术后6 h进食流质；B组每24小时补液量4 000～6 000 mL，肛门排气后进食；C组每24小时补液量>6 000 mL，肛门排气后进食。采用单因素方差分析比较3组受者术后1周中心静脉压(CVP)、心率、血压、尿量和血糖以及平均特护时间、平均住院日和术后1个月血清肌酐。采用χ²检验比较3组受者性别、供肾类型以及术后高血糖、伤口延迟愈合和移植肾功能延迟恢复(DGF)发生率。P<0.05为差异有统计学意义。 结果A、B和C组受者术后1个月血清肌酐分别为(110±23)、(114±22)和(118±22)μmol/L，差异无统计学意义(F＝1.19，P>0.05)。A组受者术后1周CVP、收缩压、尿量和血糖均低于B、C组(P均<0.05)，平均特护时间和平均住院日均短于B、C组(P均<0.05)。3组受者术后高血糖和DGF发生率差异均无统计学意义(χ²＝4.581和0.404，P均>0.05)，A组受者伤口愈合延迟发生率低于C组(χ²＝7.303，P<0.017)。仅C组1例受者因心力衰竭和肺水肿死亡。 结论ERAS适用于肾移植受者术后静脉补液策略，鼓励受者尽早饮水进食，在保证血压正常或偏高的情况下，适当减少静脉补液量，有利于减少并发症，促进受者恢复。     

Intrauterine fetal resuscitation

The delivery of oxygen to the fetus is dependent on adequate maternal blood oxygen concentration, uterine blood supply, placental transfer and fetal gas transport. Any disturbance in these factors, singly or in combination, can result in progressive fetal hypoxia and acidosis. The term fetal distress is non-specific but is usually applied to certain characteristic features on electronic fetal monitoring, confirmed if possible by fetal blood sampling. The aim of intrauterine fetal resuscitation (IUFR) measures is to increase oxygen delivery to the placenta and umbilical blood flow in an attempt to reverse fetal hypoxia and acidosis, so that labour may continue safely or to improve the fetal condition while arranging urgent delivery. IUFR measures include maternal re-positioning into left lateral or alternatives (i.e. right lateral or knee–elbow if necessary), rapid infusion of 1000 ml crystalloid (except in fluid-restricted or pre-eclamptic patients), decreasing uterine contractions by stopping oxytocics and administering acute tocolytics (terbutaline 250 μg SC or IV, glyceryl trinitrate 60–180 μg IV or sublingual spray, two puffs). A vasopressor (i.e. ephedrine) may be required in cases of maternal hypotension.     

Postoperative compensation after neurotomy in Meniere's disease: Retrospective study of 15 cases

Introduction

Vestibular neurotomy is a functional surgery for Meniere's disease in the event of medical treatment failure. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy and complications of vestibular neurotomy, and to address the question of postoperative compensation.

Predictors of Short Intensive Care Unit Stay for Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis Using a Novel Emergency Department–Based Resuscitation and Critical Care Unit

Background

The resuscitation and critical care unit is a novel emergency department–intensive care unit designed to provide early critical care to emergency department patients for ≤24 h.

基于"心肺交互"的无创循环监测指标评估容量反应性研究进展

基于"心肺交互"的动态血流动力学指标是目前指导液体复苏的金标准,但这些指标的监测往往通过有创方法且操作较复杂。近年来,随着每搏连续无创血压监测系统(continuous non-invasive arterial pressure,CNAP)、血流动力学监测系统和超声测量血流动力学指标等无创手段在临床的出现,这些指标在容量治疗中的应用开辟了新的前景。文章描述了CNAP和超声测量的基于"心肺交互"的动态血流动力学指标及其评估患者容量反应性的临床应用。两种手段在临床上的应用存在一定的争议。CNAP评估患者容量反应性是临床液体治疗的新趋势,但其应用条件有限,故目前不提倡完全采用无创的方法来指导液体治疗。但是,其可以作为有创监测的补充,帮助临床医师进行正确的液体管理,减少不良事件的发生。