广州地区骨质疏松症患者冬季维生素D水平现状分析

目的调查广州地区冬季骨质疏松症患者体内维生素D(Vit D)水平的状况。方法随机选取2014年12月至2015年2月我院299例年龄≥50岁骨质疏松症患者,采集其清晨空腹静脉血,所有研究对象均采用Cobase 6000型电化学发光仪(瑞士,罗氏诊断)检测血清25-羟维生素D(25(OH)D)和甲状旁腺激素(PTH)水平,日立7180型自动生化分析仪测定钙(Ca)、磷(P)及碱性磷酸酶(ALP)水平。双能X线吸收仪检测腰椎和股骨近端骨密度(BMD),SPSS 16.0软件进行数据分析。结果299例骨质疏松症患者,其中男性患者63例,25(OH)D平均水平为(52.75±17.30)nmol/L,女性患者236例,25(OH)D平均水平(53.97±16.11)nmol/L。其中Vit D正常者仅占3.3%,缺乏者占47.6%,不足者占44.8%,严重不足者占4.3%。这些患者普遍存在着25(OH)D水平不足现象,其中Vit D缺乏和不足所占比例较大,且男女两组的25(OH)D水平无统计学差异。结论本研究显示广州地区冬季骨质疏松症患者25(OH)D不足和缺乏现象较普遍,且无性别差异,补充足量Vit D,需要重视及积极治疗,定期监测25(OH)D水平,为临床骨质疏松症的防治提供一定的数据参考。     

老年骨质疏松症股骨颈骨折术后抗骨质疏松治疗的初步观察

目的探讨老年人骨质疏松症股骨颈骨折术后应用（密盖息＋钙＋维生素D3）方案抗骨质疏松治疗的效果。方法随机选择诊断为“原发性骨质疏松症＋股骨颈病理性骨折”的老年患者56例,人工关节置换术后除髋关节康复锻炼外,应用（密盖息＋钙＋维生素D3）方案治疗3个月,比较治疗前后临床症状和空腹血钙、磷、甲状旁腺激素、碱性磷酸酶、24h尿钙、磷以及定量CT腰椎骨密度值变化。结果周身疼痛症状改善有效率为50％;治疗3个月前、后空腹血钙、磷、甲状旁腺激素、碱性磷酸酶、24h尿钙、磷变化间的差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）;腰椎骨密度值间的差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。结论老年人股骨颈骨折术后应用（密盖息＋钙＋维生素D3）方案抗骨质疏松治疗能有效增加骨密度,改善疼痛,从而预防再次骨折。     

骨质疏松症患者血清25-羟维生素D水平的研究

目的：调查了解西安地区骨质疏松症患者体内维生素D 水平的状况。方法随机选取2012年12月－2013年11月我科440例骨质疏松症患者,采集其清晨空腹静脉血,用Cobase 6000型电化学发光仪（瑞士罗氏诊断）检测血中25（OH）D的水平,按照2012年12月－2013年5月为冬春季和2013年6月－2013年11月为夏秋季进行分组,用SPSS13．0软件进行数据分析。结果共调查了440例骨质疏松症患者,其中女性患者数量远大于男性患者,这些患者普遍存在着维生素D水平不足现象,其中维生素D严重缺乏和缺乏所占比例较大,男女两组在年龄和血清25（ OH） D水平上均无统计学差异,而且冬春季患者体内维生素D的水平要低于夏秋季的患者。结论本研究显示西安地区骨质疏松症患者维生素D不足现象比较普遍,男性女性之间无明显差别,而且体内维生素D水平与季节的变化有关,为骨质疏松症的防治提供一定的数据参考。     

老年男性骨质疏松与相关影响因素的关系

目的 测定老年男性不同年龄组骨密度及有关的影响因素,以探讨老年男性骨质疏松的发生与有关影响因素的关系,为防治老年男性骨质疏松症提供依据。方法 双能量X线骨密度测定仪测定前臂骨密度;全自动生化分析法测定血清钙（Ca)、磷（P）;放免法测定甲状旁腺素（PTH）、降钙素（CT）、1,25（OH）2D3、25（OH）D3、白介素－6（IL－6）。97例老年男性分为骨质疏松组与非骨质疏松组,并与60岁以下男性 进行比较。结果 老年男性骨密度、CT,1,25（OH2）D3、25（OH）D3随年龄增长而降低,PTH、IL－6随着年龄增长而升高（P＜0．05）。骨质疏松组与非骨质疏松组比较,PTH、IL－6二明显升高,CT、25（OH）D3、1,25（OH）2D33明显下降（P＜0．05－0．001）。结论 骨质疏松有关影响因素的改变使骨吸收增加,骨形成降低,导致骨丢失,引发骨质疏松症。     

老年男性血清维生素D水平状况及其与甲状旁腺激素的相关性研究

目的 探讨老年男性血清维生素D水平及其与甲状旁腺素及骨代谢指标的相关性。方法 收集2010年9月至2013 年9月在上海瑞金医院老年病科病房住院及门诊患者895例,平均年龄为76岁。测定其血清25-羟基维生素D[25(OH)D]、血钙（Ca)、血磷(P)、甲状旁腺激素（PTH),1型胶原分子N-端前肽（PINP)及β-1型胶原C端肽（β-CTX)水平。根据血清25 (OH) D水平将患者分为维生素D严重缺乏组（<25 nmol/L)、维生素D缺乏组（25~50 nmol/L)、维生素D不足组（50 ~75 nmol/L)和维生素D充足组（>75 nmol/L)。结果（1)895例老年男性患者年龄60 ~99岁,平均年龄76岁。血清25( OH) D 平均值为(43. 52 ±21. 97) nmol/L。维生素D缺乏者（≤50nmol/L)为592人(67% ),维生素D不足者（50 ~ 75 nmol/L)为223 人(25%)。维生素D缺乏或不足者高达92%,维生素D充足者（>75 nmol/L)仅为80人(8%)。（2)不同年龄段血清25- (OH) D的比较显示,血清25-(OH) D水平随增龄而逐渐降低。60 ~69岁组25-(OH) D值最高,为（46. 27 ± 20. 76) nmol/L,与 其它各组比较差异均有统计学意义(P <0. 05)。相关分析表明,血清25-(OH)D与年龄呈负相关（相关系数r =-0.088,P = 0. 008)。（3)甲状旁腺素（PTH)的平均水平为（55. 74 ±29. 06) pg/mL。相关分析显示,25-(OH)D与PTH、PINP、β-CTX均呈负相关（r值分别为-0.209、-0. 109、-0. 122,P 均 <0.05)。血25-(OH)D 与 Ca 呈正相关（r = 0. 206,P <0.001)。血 25-(OH) D与BMI、P均无相关性（P均>0.05)。结论 老年男性存在严重的维生素D缺乏或不足。血25-(OH) D与PTH、年龄、 PINP、β-CTX均呈负相关。     

山西地区2012年至2013年我院就诊人群血清维生素D水平状况调查

目的 探讨目前山西地区不同季节人群的维生素D状况。方法 通过对2012 年6 月至2013年7月山西医科大学第二医院就诊的1313例患者血清25 羟维生素D [ 25（OH）D] 和甲状旁腺激素（PTH）水平,应用电化学发光免疫法测定血清25-羟维生素D[25（OH）D]、甲状旁腺激素（PTH）,按不同季节、性别进行分析。结果 ①所有检测人员的血清25(OH)D平均水平: 男性（11.38±6.29）ng/mL,女性（9.04±5.71）ng/mL。按照IOF维生素D水平判定标准:严重缺乏者占62.2%;维生素D缺乏者占28.46%;维生素D不足者占6.1%;维生素D充足者占3.25%。②血清25(OH)D水平与季节有显著相关性（r=0.228,P<0.05）;③血清25(OH)D与PTH 呈负相关（r=-0.272,P<0.05）。结论 受各种因素影响,目前山西地区成年人群中存在严重的维生素D不足和缺乏状况,应受到广泛的关注并改善现状,降低维生素D相关疾病的发病率。     

维生素D3在治疗老年性骨质疏松症中的疗效观察

本文观察了２１６例老年人血清中甲状旁腺素（ＰＴＨ），降钙素（ＣＴ），骨钙素（ＢＧＰ），血清碱性磷酸酶（ＡＫＰ），骨碱性磷酸酶（ＢＡＫＰ），血钙（Ｃａ），血磷（Ｐ）的水平，并且对其中患有老年骨质疏松症的７９例患者进行了维生素Ｄ３６０万单位，每月一次肌肉注射连续三月。在此基础上加用钙剂每日１～２克的治疗，发现经治疗后患老年骨质疏松症患者的骨痛症状得到不同程度的改善和好转。血中甲状旁腺素，降钙素，血碱性磷酸酶的水平向有利于老年人的骨代谢方面转化。提示老年骨质疏松症患者采用具有调节骨代谢作用的维生素Ｄ３治疗，可以减轻或消除老年骨质疏松症患者的骨痛症状和改善与骨代谢有关的激素和酶的水平。在初治患者，采用每月６０万单位连续用药三月的剂量治疗，未见副作用出现     

未绝经女性甲亢患者血25羟维生素D水平与骨密度的关系

目的 观察未绝经女性甲亢患者骨密度及血钙、血磷、血碱性磷酸酶（ALP）、血浆25羟维生素D[25(OH)D]、血浆甲状旁腺激素（PTH）水平变化,分析未绝经女性甲亢患者血浆25(OH)D与骨密度的关系。方法 选取50例初发或复发的未绝经女性甲亢患者,51例正常对照人群,应用双能X线吸收仪（DXA）测定腰椎1-4、股骨颈、股骨大转子、Ward三角和全股骨的骨密度,电化学发光法测定血浆25(OH)D和PTH,生化法测定血钙、磷、ALP。结果 甲亢组L1、Ward三角骨密度均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义。与对照组相比,甲亢组血钙、血ALP、血浆25(OH)D水平升高,血浆PTH降低,差异均有统计学意义。甲亢组维生素D缺乏17例(34%) , 不足19例(38%) , 充足14例(28%)。对照组维生素D缺乏30例(59%) , 不足18例(35%), 充足3例(6%)。相关分析示,两组血浆25（OH）D与L1、L2、L3、L4、L1-4、股骨颈、股骨大转子、Ward三角、全股骨骨密度均无相关性。Pearson相关分析示,甲亢组血浆25(OH)D与PTH呈负相关（r=-0.378,P<0.01）。结论 未绝经女性甲亢患者L1、Ward三角骨密度降低。未绝经女性甲亢患者血浆25(OH)D升高,可能与高血钙、PTH分泌抑制、高血磷导致1-α-羟化酶活性降低有关。未绝经女性甲亢患者血浆25(OH)D水平与骨密度无直接关系。     

慢性肾脏病5期患者25-羟维生素D3不足与缺乏

目的 评估慢性肾脏病(CKD)5期患者25-羟维生素D3[25 (OH) D3]不足与缺乏的患病率及其影响因素.方法 对本院96例CKD 5期患者的病史、实验室检查结果等进行回顾性分析.纳入研究的变量包括:血25 (OH) D3检测值,血白细胞(WBC)、血红蛋白(Hb)、血清尿素氮(BUN)、血清肌酐(Scr)、二氧化碳结合力(CO2CP)、血清白蛋白(Alb)、碱性磷酸酶(ALP)、总胆固醇(TCH)、高密度脂蛋白(HDL-C)、低密度脂蛋白(LDL-C)、甘油三脂(TG)、钙、磷、全段甲状旁腺激素(iPTH)等.分析25 (OH) D3水平与各项观察指标间的关系.结果 96例CKD 5期患者的25 (OH) D3平均水平为33.25(24.85～ 44.30) nmol/L,显著低于正常值(P＜0.01);非透析患者、维持性血液透析(以下简称血透)患者、维持性腹膜透析(以下简称腹透)患者25-羟维生素D3水平分别为32.70(25.30～43.70) nmol/L、37.00(29.20～ 48.65)nmoL/L和27.05(19.20 ～ 35.37) nmol/L.CKD5期患者的25 (OH) D3不足患病率为32.29％;在非透析、血透、腹透患者中分别为27.91％、45.45％和20％;CKD5期患者25 (OH) D3缺乏患病率为64.58％,在非透析、血透、腹透患者中分别为67.44％、51.52％和80％;25 (OH) D3缺乏及不足患病率为96.88％,非透析、血透、腹透患者中分别为95.35％、96.97％和100％,各患病率三组间差异无统计学意义.单因素相关分析结果显示,25 (OH) D3水平与Hb(r=0.222)、Alb(r=0.398)相关(P＜0.05).多元线性回归分析结果显示,Alb水平与25 (OH) D3水平呈正相关.结论 CKD5患者的维生素D缺乏和不足患病率高,普遍存在.Alb是CKD5期患者维生素D水平不足或缺乏的独立影响因素.     

慢性肾脏病患者维生素D不足与缺乏

目的 了解慢性肾脏病(CKD)患者维生素D不足与缺乏的患病率,为合理的维生素D治疗提供依据。 方法 对358例住院CKD患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析。用酶标法测定血清25（OH）D3水平,并常规检测血红蛋白（Hb）、Scr、BUN、CO2CP、白蛋白(Alb)、血清钙、磷、全段甲状旁腺激素（iPTH）等。分析25（OH）D3水平与临床指标的关系。 结果 358例患者的25（OH）D3平均水平为（18.58±11.7） µg/L,显著低于正常值（P < 0.01）;CKD1~5期患者25（OH）D3水平分别为（25.84±9.71）、（20.76±6.99）、（20.40±17.02）、（19.49±11.29）和（14.16±7.98） µg/L。维生素D缺乏患病率为39.66%;在CKD1~5期中分别为5.00%、17.50%、37.21%、42.37%和57.14%,患病率随CKD分期逐级增加。维生素D不足患病率为44.97%,在CKD1~5期中分别为72.50%、47.50%、45.35%、33.90%和40.60%。维生素D缺乏及不足患病率为84.63%,在CKD1~5期中分别为77.50%、65.00%、82.56%、76.27%和97.74%,CKD各期间差异无统计学意义。单因素相关分析显示,25（OH）D3与Hb（r = 0.163）、Alb（r = 0.291）、Scr（r = -0.236）、eGFR（r = 0.156）和iPTH（r = -0.178）相关（P < 0.01）。多元线性回归分析显示,25（OH）D3与Alb呈正相关,而和iPTH、Scr呈负相关。CRP、钙磷乘积等与25（OH）D3无相关。按K/DOQI指南,根据25（OH）D3和iPTH水平,CKD3~5期患者符合维生素D治疗指征的比例分别为87.20%、83.05%和26.31%;而仅根据iPTH水平,符合治疗指征的比例仅为16.28%、35.59%和26.31%。 结论 CKD患者维生素D缺乏和不足患病率高。Alb、Scr和iPTH是CKD患者维生素D水平的重要影响因子。应在CKD人群中开展维生素D水平检测,并早期、合理治疗维生素D缺乏和不足。     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

A Teaspoon Pump for Pumping Blood with High Hydraulic Efficiency and Low Hemolysis Potential

Abstract: Virtually all blood pumps contain some kind of rubbing, sliding, closely moving machinery surfaces that are exposed to the blood being pumped. These valves, internal bearings, magnetic bearing position sensors, and shaft seals cause most of the problems with blood pumps. The original teaspoon pump design prevented the rubbing, sliding machinery surfaces from contacting the blood. However, the hydraulic efficiency was low because the blood was able to "slip around" the rotating impeller so that the blood itself never rotated fast enough to develop adequate pressure. An improved teaspoon blood pump has been designed and tested and has shown acceptable hydraulic performance and low hemolysis potential. The new pump uses a nonrotating "swinging" hose as the pump impeller. The fluid enters the pump through the center of the swinging hose; therefore, there can be no fluid slip between the revolving blood and the revolving impeller. The new pump uses an impeller that is comparable to a flexible garden hose. If the free end of the hose were swung around in a circle like half of a jump rope, the fluid inside the hose would rotate and develop pressure even though the hose impeller itself did not "rotate"; therefore, no rotating shaft seal or internal bearings are required.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Tissue perfusion in relation to cardiac output during continuous positive-pressure ventilation and administration of propranolol or verapamil

Background : Our objective was to determine whether administration of propranolol or verapamil modifies the hemodynamic adaptation to continuous positive-pressure ventilation (CPPV), in particular the regional distribution of cardiac output (CO).
Methods : General hemodynamics and regional blood flows assessed by microsphere technique (15 (μm) were recorded in 16 anesthetized pigs during spontaneous breathing (SB) and CPPV with 8 cm H₂O end-expiratory pressure (CPPV8) before and after intravenous administration of propranolol (0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.15 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8) or verapamil (0.1 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8).
Results : CPPV8 depressed CO by 25% without shifts in its relative distribution with the exception of a noteworthy increase in adrenal perfusion. Propranolol increased arterial blood pressure, and due to a fall in heart rate, CO dropped by 25%. The kidneys and, to a lesser extent, the splanchic region and central nervous system received increased fractions of the remaining CO at the expense of skeletal muscle flow. Similar patterns were seen during SB and CPPV8 such that the combination of propranolol and CPPV8 depressed CO by 50%. The circulatory effects of verapamil were less evident but myocardial perfusion tended to increase.
Conclusions : The combination of propranolol or verapamil with CPPV does not result in any specific hemodynamic interaction in anesthetized pigs, except that the combined effect of propranolol and CPPV may severely reduce CO.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Volatile anaesthetics reduce adhesion of blood platelets under low-flow conditions in the coronary system of isolated guinea pig hearts

Background : Inhibitory effects of volatile anaesthetics on platelet aggregation have been demonstrated in several studies. However, the influence of volatile anaesthetics on intracoronary platelet adhesion has not been elucidated so far.
Methods : Isolated hearts of guinea pigs were perfused with buffer in the absence or presence of volatile anaesthetics (0.5 and 1 MAC) at constant coronary flow rates of 5 ml/min for 25 min, then 1 ml/min for 30 min and again 5 ml/min for 10 min. Before, during and after low-flow perfusion, a bolus of human platelets was applied into the coronary system. To simulate thrombogenic conditions, 0.3 U/ml human thrombin was infused during low-flow perfusion and reperfusion. The number of platelets sequestered to the endothelium was calculated from the difference between coronary in- and output of platelets. The myocardial production of lactate and consumption of pyruvate and coronary perfusion pressure were also determined.
Results : At a flow rate of 5 ml/min only about 3% of the applied platelets did not emerge from the coronary system, in any group. In contrast, 13.1±1.2% (mean±SEM) of infused platelets became adherent in low-flow perfusion in the control group without anaesthetic. The adherence was reduced with each 1 MAC isoflurane (to 6.2±1.2%), sevoflurane (to 4.4±0.9%) or halothane (to 3.2±1.5%) (each P <0.05 vs. control). Volatile anaesthetic, 0.5 MAC, did not inhibit platelet adhesion to a statistically significant extent in any case. Perfusion pressure and metabolic parameters were not statistically different between the control and the hearts exposed to anaesthetics.
Conclusion : Volatile anaesthetics in a concentration of 1 MAC can reduce the adhesion of platelets in the coronary system under reduced flow conditions. This action does not arise from vasodilation or inhibition of ischaemic stress.     

Synergistic interaction between the effects of propofol and midazolam with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity in rabbits

Background: It has been shown that the depressive effects of both propofol and midazolam on consciousness are synergistic with opioids, but the nature of their interactions on other physiological systems, e. g. respiration, has not been fully investigated. The present study examined the effect of propofol and midazolam alone and in combination with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity (PNA) and whether such interactions are additive or synergistic. Methods: PNA was recorded in 27 anaesthetised and artificially ventilated rabbits. In three groups, propofol, fentanyl and midazolam were administered intravenously in incremental doses to construct dose-response curves for the depressant effects of each one on PNA. In another two groups, the effect of pretreatment with either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. on the effects of propofol and fentanyl respectively on PNA were studied. Results: Propofol and fentanyl caused a dose-dependent depression of PNA with complete abolition at the highest total doses of 16 mg · kg^?1 i. v. and 32 μg · kg^?1 i. v., respectively. In contrast, midazolam in incremental doses to a total of 0.8 mg · kg^?1 reduced mean PNA by 63%, but approximately 12% of PNA remained at a total dose as high as 6.4 mg · kg^?1. The mean ED₅₀s, calculated from dose-response curves, were 5.4 mg · kg^?1, 3.9 μg · kg^?1 and 0.4 mg · kg^?1 for propofol, fentanyl and midazolam, respectively. Initial doses of either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. acted synergistically with subsequent doses of either propofol or fentanyl to abolish PNA at total doses of 8 mg · kg^?1 and 8 μg · kg^?1, respectively. Conclusion: Fentanyl has a synergistic interaction with both propofol and midazolam on PNA and hence potentially on respiration.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.     

Systemic analgesia adapted to the children's condition

A concept of balanced analgesia using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), paracetamol (acetaminophen), opioids, and corticosteroids can also be used in patients with pre-existing illnesses. NSAIDs are the most effective treatment for acute pain of moderate intensity in children; however, these drugs should be avoided in patients at increased risk for serious side effects, e.g. patients with renal impairment, bleeding tendency, or extreme prematurity. NSAIDs can be given with minimal risks to the younger child with mild to moderate asthma, and, in these patients, the use of steroids can be encouraged; in addition to their antiemetic and analgesic action, a beneficial effect on asthma symptoms can be expected. In the non-intubated child with cerebral trauma, exaggerated sedation caused by opioids and increased bleeding tendency caused by NSAIDs must be avoided. In neonates and small infants, the oral administration of sucrose or glucose is helpful to minimize pain reaction during short uncomfortable interventions.     

A comparison of the inhibitory effects of four volatile anaesthetics on the metabolism of chlorzoxazone, a substrate for CYP2E1, in rabbits

Background: Halothane inhibits in vitro and in vivo activity of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 2E1. There are several fluorinated volatile anaesthetics besides halothane, and most of them are defluorinated by CYP2E1. It is unclear whether other fluorinated anaesthetics inhibit the in vivo activity of CYP2E1.
Methods: We compared the inhibitory effects of therapeutic concentrations of four inhalational anaesthetics, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane, on chlorzoxazone metabolism in rabbits receiving artificial ventilation.
Results: All four inhalational anaesthetics decreased arterial blood pressure and increased plasma chlorzoxazone concentration. However, no significant differences in the plasma chlorzoxazone concentration were found between the four anaesthetics. The estimated chlorzoxazone clearance increased after beginning inhalation with all four agents, but no significant difference in clearance was noted between agents.
Conclusions: At therapeutic concentrations, the in vivo inhibitory effect on chlorzoxazone metabolism was similar for all four inhalational anaesthetics examined, even though their chemical characteristics and extent of hepatic metabolism differ considerably.