体外可控性回肠膀胱术的实验研究及临床应用

目的　提高体外可控性回肠膀胱术的治疗效果。　方法　距回盲部约 2 0cm处切取一段回肠 ,中间部分折叠成N形并缝制成贮尿囊 ;近端回肠为输入道 ,近贮尿囊 4～ 5cm回肠纵形折叠缝合以缩窄管腔 ;远端 8～ 10cm回肠从腹壁造瘘口处穿出体外 ,于造瘘口处取双片梯形皮瓣包绕外露肠管缝制成皮管 ,构建输出道。将尿液控制器置于皮管外 ,利用气囊控制排尿。 12只犬应用研究后对 5例膀胱癌患者采用此术式治疗。　结果　 10只犬手术顺利 ,术后 3个月时贮尿囊平均最大容量 (15 0± 4 0 )ml,最大充盈压 (2 4 .4± 5 .3)cmH2 O。 5例患者术后随访 3～ 14个月。术后 3个月时贮尿囊平均最大容量 (2 90± 80 )ml,最大充盈压 (36 .3± 8.2 )cmH2 O ,最大尿流率 (2 0 .3± 4 .7)ml/s ,无剩余尿。影像学检查肾脏显影良好 ,输尿管通畅。尿液控制器气囊充气后无尿液流出 ,气囊消气后尿线粗。　结论　该尿流改道术式可达到体外控尿效果 ,不必佩戴集尿袋及导尿 ,手术操作比较简单、并发症少。     

体外可控性回肠代膀胱术的实验研究

目的 探讨体外可控性回肠代膀胱术的可行性及效果。方法 距回盲部 20 cm处取35 cm回肠,中段折叠成 N形并将其对系膜缘纵形剪开,缝制成贮尿囊;近端回肠作为输入道,远端回肠作为尿流输出道,将此段回肠于下腹壁造瘘口处穿出体外,于造瘘口处取双片梯形皮瓣包绕外露肠管缝制成皮管,制成输出道。将尿液控制器置于皮管外,利用气囊控制排尿。结果 10例动物顺利度过手术期。术后6个月内肝肾功能、电解质、血糖及血脂均与术前差异无显著性(P>0.05)。尿动力学检查:术后 3个月时平均贮尿囊最大容量为(150±40)ml,最大充盈压为(24.4±5.3)cm H_2O(1 cm H_2O=0.098 kPa),贮尿囊顺应性好。X线影像学检查:肾脏显影良好,输尿管通畅,贮尿囊充盈良好,无输尿管逆流。尿液控制器的排尿效应:气囊充气后,无尿液流出;气囊消气后,尿液呈粗线条流出。结论 该尿流改道术式可达到体外控制排尿的效果,手术操作比较简单、并发症少。     

去带盲结肠可控膀胱术

目的　改进膀胱癌患者膀胱全切后贮尿和排尿问题。　方法　对 2 3例全膀胱切除患者行去带盲结肠可控膀胱术。　结果　 2 2例术后随访 3～ 30个月 ,3个月后贮尿囊容量 45 0～ 6 0 0ml,平均 5 5 0ml,平均内压 (14± 8)cmH2 O(1cmH2 O =0 .0 98kPa) ,贮尿囊造影未见输尿管返流 ,IVU示上尿路无积水和输尿管狭窄 ,排尿控制良好 ,插管容易。　结论　去带盲结肠可控膀胱术是一种较为理想的尿流改道方法 ,具有较好的应用价值。     

可控性膀胱术与回肠新膀胱术(附68例报告)

目的　评价不同术式可控性膀胱术及回肠新膀胱术的疗效。　方法　对 6 8例膀胱全切除术后患者采用 4种可控性尿流改道及回肠新膀胱术式 ,术后对患者控尿、导 (排 )尿 ,贮尿囊容积、内压 ,影像学及血生化资料进行比较。　结果　回肠套叠式输出道 3例中有 2例部分脱套致术后尿失禁 ,需再次手术 ;缩窄末端回肠式输出道 44例控尿均良好 ,除 1例插管困难外余均能用 16～ 2 0F尿管自行导尿。去管折叠式贮尿囊 39例 ,其中回肠贮尿囊 3例、结肠 2 2例、回结肠 14例 ,能达到低压贮尿囊要求 ,但早期有 8例发生贮尿囊过度扩张 ,容量 1470～ 16 5 0ml;去带结肠贮尿囊 8例 ,容量 430～6 0 0ml,充盈压 30～ 45cmH2 O(1cmH2 O =0 .0 98kPa) ,有蠕动波 ,术后早期有 2例尿漏。回肠新膀胱2 1例 ,容量 35 0～ 46 0ml,充盈压 12～ 2 0cmH2 O ,日间尿失禁 1例 ,夜间尿失禁 2例 ,其余无尿失禁。　结论　盲升结肠 30cm剖开对折成形可控性膀胱可满足低压贮尿囊要求 ,去带结肠贮尿囊由于易发生术后尿漏或粘连 ,内压较高 ,不够理想。缩窄末段回肠式输出道控尿效果好、内腔大、插管顺利、并发症少 ,明显优于回肠套叠输出道。回肠新膀胱术贮尿排尿功能良好 ,术后生活质量高 ,但应严格选择手术适应证。     

可控膀胱增强缩窄回肠控制机能的临床研究

目的设计一种控尿可靠,导尿容易和手术方法简单的可控膀胱输出道. 方法对20例尿流改道的患者,采用缩窄的回肠作为输出道,并将部分输出道固定在回肠储尿囊与腹壁之间,输出道的内口与回肠储尿囊作端侧吻合,其外口与脐孔作端端防狭窄吻合的手术方法治疗.术后1.5～3个月和6～ 17个月分别对输出道和储尿囊行尿动力学检查. 结果 1例术后55 d死于心脏疾病,其余19例中,18例术后昼夜能控制尿.术后1.5～3个月尿动力学显示储尿囊充盈时输出道最大闭合压为46～124(92±17)cmH2O(1 cmH2O=0.0 98 kPa),空虚时34～84(67±12)cmH2O,两者间差异有非常显著性意义(t=10.5 9, P＜0.01);6～17个月12例行尿动力学检查,储尿囊充盈时输出道最大闭合压为7 7～154(101±21)cm H2O,空虚时为56～115(74±15) cm H2O,两者差异有非常显著性意义(t=8.54, P＜0.01);储尿囊容量为360～750 (455±111)ml,充盈时内压为16～35(23±6)cmH2O,充盈过程中没有收缩波出现. 结论储尿囊与腹壁的壁外支持可明显增强缩窄回肠的控尿能力,这种术式还具有导尿容易和手术方法简单的特点.     

原位M形回肠代膀胱术42例报告

目的　评价原位M形回肠代膀胱的疗效。　方法　男性膀胱恶性肿瘤患者 4 2例 ,腹膜外切除膀胱前列腺 ,截取 4 5～ 5 0cm回肠纵行剖开后M形折叠形成贮尿囊 ,输尿管插入贮尿囊内 1cm作吻合 ,贮尿囊底部与尿道 6针吻合 ,将贮尿囊完全置于腹膜外。　结果　本组 4 2例 ,术后随访12～ 96个月 ,平均 4 4个月。白天控尿良好者 38例 (90 .5 % ) ,夜间控尿良好者 36例 (85 .7% )。术后 12个月代膀胱容量 (36 1± 4 8)ml,最大排尿压 (86 .8± 2 1.4 )cmH2 O(1cmH2 O =0 .0 98kPa) ,最大尿流率(18.4± 6 .1)ml/s,无明显输尿管梗阻及返流。未发现尿道残端复发肿瘤。　结论　腹膜外切除膀胱可减少腹腔被肿瘤污染 ,避免肠管进入盆腔而影响手术操作。插入式输尿管吻合法 ,操作简单 ,术后形成小乳头有良好的抗返流作用 ,输尿管狭窄发生率低。代膀胱置于腹膜外 ,可减少肠粘连、肠梗阻、输尿管梗阻、腹腔内感染等并发症。改良后的原位回肠代膀胱术式 ,具有手术操作简单、术后并发症少、功能良好的特点 ,代膀胱在位置、形态、容量及输尿管抗返流等方面均接近正常膀胱。     

女性去带盲结肠新膀胱术(附四例报告)

目的 提高女性患者膀胱全切术后生活质量。方法 采用改良根治性膀胱切除加去带盲结肠新膀胱术治疗女性膀胱癌4例。在根治性膀胱切除术中3例采用保护阴道前壁方法，1例采用切除阴道前壁方法。结果 随访6～30个月，4例患者白天均可控制排尿，3例夜间能控制排尿，1例夜间有尿失禁。尿动力学检查显示贮尿囊容量305～438ml，最大囊内压18～45cmH2O(1cmH2O=0．098kPa)，剩余尿量0～30ml，最大尿流率15．1～22．6ml／s。贮尿囊造影及IVu检查未见输尿管返流和输尿管狭窄。血电解质和。肾功能正常。结论 女性膀胱癌患者行改良的根治性膀胱切除去带盲结肠新膀胱术可获得满意的排尿控尿效果。     

膀胱颈和盆底肌联合悬吊术治疗儿童神经源性尿失禁

目的　评价膀胱颈和盆底肌联合悬吊术治疗括约肌功能不全所致儿童神经源性尿失禁的临床效果。　方法　先天性脊髓发育不良所致神经源性尿失禁患儿 2 3例 ,年龄 5～ 1 4岁 ,均行锥状肌膀胱颈悬吊和髂腰肌盆底悬吊术 ,1 4例同时行双层回肠浆肌层膀胱扩大术。　结果　 2 3例术后随访 5～ 32个月 ,平均 1 8个月 ,控尿满意 (昼夜均能保持 3h以上完全干燥 ) 1 3例 ,好转 (部分控尿 ,白天偶有尿失禁或夜间尿床 ) 7例 ,无效 (症状无改善 ) 3例 ,总有效率为 87%。术前最大膀胱容量 (1 51 .5± 72 .8)ml、漏点压 (32 .3± 6 .5)cmH2 O(1cmH2 O =0 .0 98kPa)、最大尿道压 (38.4± 1 3 .7)cmH2 O、最大关闭压 (2 2 .8± 1 3 .2 )cmH2 O、功能尿道长度 (3 .9± 1 .8)cm ;术后分别为 (2 1 1 .6± 63 .3)ml、(49.8± 1 6 .4)cmH2 O、(50 .8± 1 2 .3)cmH2 O、(32 .9± 1 2 .5)cmH2 O、(5 .6± 2 .0 )cm ,均较术前明显增高 (P<0 .0 1 )。膀胱造影显示膀胱颈漏斗状开放下垂状态得到明显改善。　结论　膀胱颈和盆底肌联合悬吊术可增加尿道静息压和动力压 ,改善盆底肌功能 ,提高控尿能力 ,是治疗儿童膀胱出口阻力较低所致神经源性尿失禁的较好方法之一     

全去带可控盲结肠贮尿囊肠肌动力学和尿动力学的实验研究

目的　比较完整肠管、间断去带及全去带 3种情况下贮尿囊壁肠肌动力学的变化 ,探讨全去带可控盲结肠贮尿囊的尿动力学特征及机制。　方法　将 18头猪随机分成 3组 ,分别施以完整肠管可控盲结肠膀胱术 (A组 ) ,间断去结肠带可控盲结肠膀胱术 (B组 )和完全去结肠带可控盲结肠膀胱术 (C组 ) ,测定 3种贮尿囊压力与容量的关系 ,3种贮尿囊壁环、纵形肌收缩曲线的变化。　结果　A、B、C 3组贮尿囊最大容量平均分别为 (35 6 .6 7± 30 .17)、(4 30 .0 0± 2 0 .98)、(5 15 .0 0± 2 8.11)ml。C组容量明显高于A组和B组 (P <0 .0 1) ;容量同为 30 0ml时 ,C组囊内压 (2 7.2± 3.0 )cmH2 O(1cmH2 O =0 .0 98kPa) ,明显低于A、B两组 (P <0 .0 0 1)。C组贮尿囊壁环、纵形肌收缩振幅和频率均明显低于A组和B组 (P <0 .0 5 )。　结论　全去带可控盲结肠贮尿囊较完整肠管和间断去带贮尿囊有更好的尿动力学特征。     

原位回肠新膀胱术15 例临床报告

目的 探讨膀胱全切除术后原位M形回肠新膀胱的疗效.方法 膀胱恶性肿瘤患者15例行膀胱全切除术,采用M形原位回肠新膀胱术进行尿流改道.结果 围手术期无1例死亡,随访3-20个月(平均12.4个月).膀胱容量(340±23.71)mL(210-430 mL),膀胱充盈压为(20.12±0.64)cmH2O(13.50-33.91 cmH2O),排尿膀胱压为(77.02±12.11)cmH2O(53.21-87.09 cmH2O),残余尿(15.43±34.33)mL(3-88 mL),最大尿流率(18.16±5.60)mL/s(11.38-19.17 mL/s).无明显输尿管梗阻及返流.未发现尿道残端复发肿瘤.无排尿困难者,白天均可控制排尿;术后大于6个月者无夜间遗尿,术后半年15例复查B 超无肾积水表现,复查生化指标,肾功能电解质在正常范围内,1例术前肾积水及肾功能异常者术后为正常.结论 原位回肠新膀胱术是较理想的膀胱全切术后的尿流改道方式.     

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.     

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.     

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.