散发性结直肠癌22q13区域杂合缺失的精细定位分析

目的在染色体高频杂合缺失区22q13精细定位，以筛查可能与结直肠癌相关的肿瘤抑制基因。方法荧光标记的微卫星引物与83例结直肠癌的肿瘤和正常组织进行PCR反应。产物在ABI Prism 377自动荧光测序仪进行电泳、扫描以及杂合缺失分析。其结果与临床病理因素进行相关性检验。结果8个位点平均杂合缺失率为35．6％。发现两个高频缺失区域：一个在D22S1171和D22S274之间，约2．7厘摩（cM）；另一个在D22S1160和D22S1149位点之间，约1．8cM。D22S1171位点与肿瘤发生部位显著相关（P=0．020）；D22S114位点与肝转移显著相关（P=0．008）；D22S1160位点与淋巴结转移显著相关（P=0．016）；其余位点与临床病理因素无显著相关性（P〉0．05）。筛选发现ARHGAP8基因和PPARA基因可能是肿瘤抑制基因。结论散发性结直肠癌22q13区域存在两个高频杂合缺失区，分别约2．7cM及1．8cM。ARHGAP8基因和PPARA基因可能是22q13区域与散发性结直肠癌相关的肿瘤抑制基因。     

散发性结直肠癌患者18号染色体高频杂合缺失的研究

目的：探讨散发性结直肠癌患者18号染色体上抑癌基因相关的杂合缺失（LOH）情况，并探索新的抑癌基因位点。方法：对83例散发性结直肠癌患者基因组DNA用14个不同荧光标记的高度多态性微卫生引物，扩增相应的微卫星位点，平均距离为10厘摩（centi-morgan,cM）。用ABI PRISM377测序仪进行基因扫描，统计各位点杂合缺失率。结果：在12个获得有效数据的微卫星位点中，平均杂合缺失率为36．78％,18p中最高为D18S53（38．09％），18q中最高为D18S474（55．74％）。4位患者的18号染色体所有杂合位点都存在缺失，30位患者的杂合缺失位点不少于50％（平均6个／人）；缺失位点少于50％的有53人（平均1个／人）。结论：结直肠癌患者18号染色体存在高频的LOH，并以整体缺失为特点。存在高频LOH的区域定位有转化生长因子（TGF）信号传导相关基因、结直肠癌缺失基因（DCC）、Rb结合蛋白8(RbBP8），特别是TGF信号传导相关基因MADH2、4、转化生长因子－β1反应元件（TGF－β1）等的缺失可能对结直肠癌的发生有重要影响。18p也有存在未知抑癌基因的可能。     

散发性结直肠癌染色体4p15等位基因杂合缺失的精细定位研究

目的通过在染色体4p15精细定位高频杂合缺失区域的范围．为筛选高频杂合缺失区内存在的散发性结直肠癌相关肿瘤抑制基因提供依据。方法7个荧光标记的微卫星引物与83例散发性结直肠癌的肿瘤和正常组织进行聚合酶链反应。微卫星之间的的平均遗传距离是1．02cM（centi—Morgon，里摩）。产物进行电泳、扫描及杂合缺失分析，并与临床、病理因素进行相关性检验。结果染色体4p15的平均杂合缺失率为21，34％，最高的是D4S3103位点（35．62％）；最低的是D4S2933位点（12．50％）。可能的肿瘤抑制基因的范围在D4S3017-D4S2933之间约1．7cM的遗传距离内，该区域内有PPARGC1A和GBA3两个基因。D4S1546位点杂合缺失与肿瘤直径显著相关（P〈0．05），其余位点与临床病理因索均无显著相关（P〉0．05）。结论染色体4p15精细定位后高频杂合缺失区域的范围限定在D4S3017-D4S2933之间约1．7cM的范围内。该区域内PPARGC1A和GBA3两个基因可能是散发性结直肠癌相关的肿瘤抑制基因。     

散发性结直肠癌1号染色体等位基因杂合缺失精细定位研究

目的抑癌基因的杂合缺失（LOH）被认为是结直肠癌形成的通路之一。本实验通过对1号染色体1p36．33～36．31、1q31．1～32、1区域进行杂合缺失精细定位分析，以发现更精确的高频杂合缺失区域。方法在1p36．33～36．31、1q31．1～32．1区域分别选择7个、6个荧光标记微卫星引物与83例结直肠癌的肿瘤和正常组织进行聚合酶链反应（PCR）反应。产物在电泳后进行LOH分析。LOH结果与临床病理参数之间的关系比较采用X^2检验。结果1p36．33～36．31区域平均杂合缺失率是31．47％，以D1S243位点最高，为47．22％（34／72），最低是D1S1347，为7．35％（5／68）。存在两个高频杂合缺失区域：D1S243位点（1p36．33）以及D1S468-D1S2660区域（1p36．32～36．31）。1q31．1～32．1区域平均杂合缺失率是22．98％，以D1S2622位点最高，为36．73％（18／49），最低是D1S412，为16．42％（11／67）。更精确的缺失范围定位在D1S413和D1S2622之间（1q31．3—32．1），大约2cm的遗传距离范围内。1p36．33～36．31、1q31．1～32．1区域各位点的杂合缺失率与性别、年龄、肿瘤大小、生长方式以及Dukes分期无显著相关。提示该区域上的杂合缺失现象普遍存在于各种类型的散发性结直肠癌中。结论1号染色体上存在3个高频杂合缺失区域，D1S243位点（1cm）、D1S468和D1S2660位点之间（3cm）以及D1S413和D1S2622之间（2cm），提示在这些区域存在与结直肠癌相关的抑癌基因。     

胃癌染色体1q43区域等位基因杂合缺失精细定位研究

目的 对胃癌1号染色体1q43区域的微卫星位点进行杂合缺失(LOH)研究,为筛选此区域内可能存在的胃癌相关抑癌基因提供依据.方法 4对荧光标记的微卫星引物(D1S1594、D1S2785、D1S304、D1S321)覆盖1q43区域与96例胃癌患者的肿瘤组织及正常组织进行多重聚合酶链反应(PCR).产物经毛细管电泳后进行LOH分析.结果 该区域所测位点平均杂合缺失率17.9%,其中D1S1594位点最高,杂合缺失率为26.5%;D1S2785位点杂合缺失率最低为7.7%.1q43区域各位点的杂合缺失率与性别、年龄、肿瘤大小及TNM分期无明显相关.结论 在1q43区域内发现一个高频LOH区域,即D1S1594及D1S2785位点之间约1 cm区域,提示该区域内存在与胃癌相关的抑癌基因.     

散发性结肠直肠癌肿瘤分化及转移相关基因杂合缺失分析

目的：探讨散发性结肠直肠癌患者2号染色体上可能的肿瘤转移相关基因位点。方法：以2号染色体上30个不同荧光标记的高度多态性微卫星引物对83例散发性结肠直肠癌患者基因组DNA扩增相应的微卫星位点,用ABI PRISM 377测序仪进行基因扫描,检测各位点杂合缺失率,比较与肿瘤分期、分化的关系。结果：24个位点获得有效数据,平均遗传距离为11厘摩（cM),杂合缺失率平均为15．16％,较高的有2个们点：D2S206（2q33-37)的32．08％和D2S364（2q24.2)、31．03％,其余位点的杂合缺失率均小于20．00％;D2S142（2q24.1)、D2S126（2q35)、D2S2211（2q24.2)、D2S305（2q23.3)的杂合缺失率随着肿瘤恶性程度的增加而增高,后2个位点间的缺失有相关性。结论：已知几个错配修复基因位点附近的微卫星位点并无高频杂合缺失发生,D2S2305（2q23.3)到D2S2211（2q24.2)之间区域为整体性缺失,此区域和D2S142（2q24.1)、D2S126（2q35)2个位点与肿瘤的恶性程度相关,提示存在未知的肿瘤分化和转换相关基因的可能。     

散发性结直肠癌染色体7q21-22区杂合性缺失精细定位

目的 研究散发性结直肠癌7号染色体杂合性缺失,对7q21-22区精细定位,寻找新的结直肠癌抑癌基因.方法 采用15对微卫星DNA标记7号染色体,在高频杂合缺失区另取5对微卫星标记对83例结直肠癌病例的肿瘤和正常组织进行PCR反应.PCR产物在ABI Prism 377自动荧光测序仪进行电泳3 h,以GeneScan3.1和Genotyper 2.1软件进行基因分型.结果 在7号染色体上发现1个高频杂合缺失区即7q21-22区.对该区再用5对微卫星标记引物行精细定位,界定了1个跨越D7S657、D7S646位点精细的高频杂合缺失区域.结论 通过精细杂合缺失作图的研究,在7号染色体发现了1个跨越D7S657、D7S646位点的精细杂合缺失区,该区很可能存在1个或多个与结直肠癌相关的新的抑癌基因.     

散发性结直肠癌1号染色体1q31.1-32.1区域等位基因杂合缺失精细定位研究

目的 对染色体1q31.1-32.1区域进行杂合缺失(LOH)精细定位分析,探讨更为精确的高频LOH区域并筛选可能与结直肠癌相关的抑癌基因.方法 在1q31.1-32.1区域选择6对微卫星引物与83例结直肠癌的肿瘤和正常组织进行聚合酶链反应(PCR).产物在ABI Prism 377自动荧光测序仪进行电泳,以GeneScan 3.1和Genotyper 2.1软件进行扫描以及LOH分析.LOH结果与临床病理参数之间的关系比较采用χ2检验.结果 1q 31.1-32.1区域平均LOH率是22.98%.以D1S2622位点最高,为36.73%(18/49),最低是D1S412,为16.42%(11/67).结果 显示,更精确的缺失范围定位应该在D1S413和D1S2622之间(1q 31.3-32.1),约2 cM的遗传距离范围内.该区域各位点的LOH率与性别、年龄、肿瘤大小、生长方式以及肿瘤Dukes分期无明显相关.结论 将1q31.1-32.1区域高频等位基因缺失精细定位于D1S413和D1S2622位点之间,遗传学距离约2cM的区域内,提示在该区域存在与结直肠癌发生发展相关的抑癌基因.     

散发性胆管癌患者染色体3p21.3区段微卫星位点不稳定性分析

目的研究散发性胆管癌患者染色体3p21．3区段的微卫星不稳定性（MSI）及杂合性缺失（LOH），探讨染色体3p21．3区段遗传不稳定性与散发性胆管癌发生发展的关系，定位该区段上散发性胆管癌相关肿瘤基因。方法用聚合酶链反应一单链构象多态性分析（PCR—SSCP）方法检测24例散发性胆管癌患者染色体3p21．3区段上D3S1568、D3S1621、D3S1578和D3S1289四个微卫星位点的MSI和LOH发生率，分析其与临床病理因素之间的关系。结果24例散发性胆管癌组织中，4个微卫星位点的MSI和LOH平均发生率分别为7．23％和15．63％。其中D3S1621位点的LOH最高（45．83％，11／24），并与TNM分期、是否伴有局部／淋巴结转移相关（P〈0．05）。结论染色体3p21．3区段133S1621位点高频率杂合性缺失，提示3p21．3区段定位有散发性胆管癌的候选抑癌基因，并在散发性胆管癌的发生发展过程中发挥重要作用。     

散发性结直肠癌中SMAD4基因的突变

目的观察SMAD4基因在散发性结直肠癌中的突变，并探讨其对散发性结直肠癌发生发展的意义。方法对本院83例散发性结直肠癌患者，应用聚合酶链反应-单链构象多态性（PCR—SSCP）分析癌组织中SMAD4基因各外显子的突变情况，基因突变率与临床病理参数间采用，检验；应用多态性微卫星标记研究SMAD4基因所在18q21区的杂合性缺失。结果SMAD4基因在83例散发性结肠癌的患者中共有9例发生突变，平均突变率为10．8％。经Χ^2检验SMAD4基因突变率在肿瘤的Dukes分期及有无远处转移间差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05），而与肿瘤的分化程度、发生部位及患者的性别差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。18q21区的杂合性缺失率为62．71％，其中发生突变的9例均存在18q21区的杂合性缺失。结论SMAD4基因的突变可能介导了散发性结直肠癌后期的发生发展。     

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.     

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.     

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.