罗库溴铵和阿曲库铵联合应用的肌松效应分析

目的探讨罗库溴铵和阿曲库铵联合应用时的肌松效应。方法择期全麻手术女性成年患者147例,丙泊酚和舒芬太尼静脉诱导,输注丙泊酚维持麻醉。面罩辅助或控制呼吸,用加速度仪以连续4次刺激(TOF)方式透皮刺激腕部尺神经,获取肌松药作用起效时间和T1最大抑制程度(Tmax)。按观测项目将患者均分成四组。结果阿曲溴铵ED95为(220.8±3.6)μg/kg,罗库溴铵ED95为(286.3±3.1)μg/kg。0.5×ED95的罗库溴铵与阿曲库铵联合使用,肌松效应达到T1抑制93%~97%时,阿曲库铵的剂量为63.6μg/kg。罗库溴铵0.5×ED95与阿曲库铵63.6μg/kg联合使用,Tmax为(95.3±0.9)%,变异系数1.0%。Ⅳ组中三个亚组的Tmax基本相同,合用组作用起效时间比阿曲库铵组快(P<0.01)。给予肌松药前和注药后5min内,MAP和HR的波动幅度均小于5%。结论罗库溴铵与阿曲库铵合用呈协同作用。当罗库溴铵剂量为0.5×ED95时,为获得T1抑制95%的肌松效应,阿曲库铵的合理用量为63.6μg/kg,比阿曲库铵的ED95减少71.2%。     

复合小剂量阿曲库铵对顺苯磺酸阿曲库铵起效时间的影响

目的观察顺苯磺酸阿曲库铵同时复合阿曲库铵用于全凭静脉诱导的起效时间。方法择期全麻手术患者80例,随机均分为A、B、C、D四组。A组单用3ED95(0.15 mg/kg)顺苯磺酸阿曲库铵作为对照组;另三组分别用3ED95顺苯磺酸阿曲库铵复合阿曲库铵0.05 mg/kg(B组)、0.10 mg/kg(C组)或0.15 mg/kg(D组)。采用TOF-Watch SX肌松监测。静注咪唑安定0.05mg/kg、芬太尼5μg/kg、依托咪酯0.3 mg/kg及相应剂量肌松药,记录起效时间,进行气管插管条件评级。结果B、C、D组肌松起效时间依次加快,均明显短于A组(P<0.01),但B、C、D组之间差异无统计学意义。结论复合小剂量阿曲库铵能缩短3ED95顺苯磺酸阿曲库铵的起效时间。     

不同性别患者预注顺阿曲库铵加快起效的半数有效剂量

目的 探讨不同性别患者预注顺阿曲库铵加快起效的半数有效剂量(ED50).方法 择期拟在全身麻醉下行腹部手术的患者90例,年龄18～55岁,分为2组(n=45):男性组(M组)和女性组(F组).采用TOF-Watch SX型加速度肌松监测仪对尺神经行单次颤搐刺激,监测拇内收肌肌颤搐情况.静脉注射咪达唑仑0.04 mg/kg、芬太尼1 μg/kg,患者意识消失后开启加速度肌松监测仪,静脉注射顺阿曲库铵预注剂量,3 min后静脉注射芬太尼5 μg/kg、异丙酚2 mg/kg,静脉注射预注量后4 min,静脉注射顺阿曲库铵剩余插管剂量(3×ED95即0.15 mg/kg减去预注量),当单刺激颤搐值与对照值的比值下降至10%,行气管插管.静脉输注异丙酚、瑞芬太尼,吸入异氟烷维持麻醉.预注量根据序贯法确定,预注量从5μg/kg(10%ED95)开始,各相邻剂量比值为1.2.记录给予预注量后4min时单刺激颤搐值与对照值的比值、90%起效时间、起效时间、最大阻滞程度、临床作用时间.计算预注顺阿曲库铵加快起效的ED50及其95%可信区间(CI).结果 M组90%起效时间长于F组(P＜0.05),其余肌松效应指标两组比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).预注顺阿曲库铵加快起效的ED50:男性为21.36μg/kg,95%CI为20.52～22.23μg/kg;女性为14.53 μg/kg,95%CI为13.77～15.33μg/kg,男性高于女性(P＜0.05).结论 预注顺阿曲库铵加快起效的ED50:男性为21.36μg/kg,女性为14.53 μg/kg,男性高于女性.     

罗库溴铵和阿曲库铵的预注量对相互起效的影响

目的　研究罗库溴铵和阿曲库铵的预注量对相互起效和插管条件的影响。方法　 6 0例患者随机平均分成六组。麻醉诱导用地西泮、硫喷妥钠和芬太尼。Ⅰ组和Ⅳ组分别静注罗库溴铵0 6mg/kg和阿曲库铵 0 5mg/kg ,Ⅱ组和Ⅴ组预注罗库溴铵 0 0 6mg/kg ,Ⅲ组和Ⅵ组阿曲库铵0 0 5mg/kg。 3分钟后Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组静注罗库溴铵 0 5 4mg/kg ,Ⅴ组和Ⅵ组阿曲库铵 0 4 5mg/kg。观察插管量后的起效时间和气管插管条件。结果　Ⅲ组的起效时间为 (6 7 6± 14 2 )秒稍短于Ⅰ组的(73 1± 13 4 )秒和Ⅱ组的 (76 3± 15 3)秒 (P >0 0 5 )。Ⅴ组和Ⅵ组的起效时间为 (93 8± 2 2 4 )秒和(115 8± 14 9)秒 ,比Ⅳ组 (15 6 0± 37 2 )秒的短 (P <0 0 5和P <0 0 1) ,Ⅴ组的起效时间也显著短于Ⅵ组。气管插管条件Ⅴ组较Ⅳ组明显改善。结论　预注罗库溴铵不能使罗库溴铵的起效增快。预注罗库溴铵使阿曲库铵的起效明显增快 ,插管条件改善 ;预注罗库溴铵比预注阿曲库铵对阿曲库铵起效的增快作用更明显     

癫痫病人哌库溴铵ED95剂量的测定

目的对比研究癫痫病人与非癫痫病人哌库溴铵ED95剂量.方法ASAⅠ～Ⅱ级的20例,癫痫手术组10例,癫痫病史11.7±5.7(6～20)年,并有服用抗癫痫药物史;对照组为非颅脑外科全麻手术10例,未用过影响神经-肌接头功能的药物.全麻诱导静注异丙酚2 mg/kg,芬太尼0.05mg,氟哌利多2.5 mg.应用加速度仪检测注射不同剂量哌库溴铵后的T1颤搐值,应用剂量累积法将每次累积剂量的T1颤搐抑制百分率转换为概率单位(probit),累积剂量转换为常用对数,建立概率单位与剂量对数的直线回归方程,从回归方程分别推算出每个病人的ED95剂量,计算每组病人ED95(μg/kg)的均数,并进行两组对比.结果对照组病人哌库溴铵ED95值为(41.3±5.49)μg/kg,癫痫病人组哌库溴铵ED95值为(75.24±16.95)μg/kg,两组病人ED95(μg/kg)值之间的差异有统计意义(P＜0.01).结论癫痫病人由于抗癫痫药物及病情的反复发作等因素影响哌库溴铵的ED95值较正常人群大,全麻诱导时应适当增加哌库溴铵的剂量,以取得满意的肌肉松弛效果.     

国人顺式阿曲库铵的剂量反应测定

目的　采用经典的单次注射法建立顺式阿曲库铵的剂量 -反应曲线 ,了解该肌松药应用于国人的量效关系 ,并确定其 ED50 、ED75、ED90 和 ED95值 ,为临床研究和应用提供参考。方法　 ASA ～ 级择期手术患者 2 4例 ,随机分为 4组。咪唑安定、依托咪酯、芬太尼麻醉。 4组病人分别单次静注顺式阿曲库铵 0 .0 2、0 .0 3、0 .0 4和 0 .0 5 m g/ kg,观察拇指内收肌四个成串刺激 ( TOF)第一次反应 ( T1 )最大抑制的百分率并进行概率单位转换。将顺式阿曲库铵的首次剂量进行对数转换 ,用直线回归方法建立顺式阿曲库铵的剂量 -反应曲线 ,同时记录起效时间。结果　顺式阿曲库铵的 ED50 、ED75、ED90和 ED95的值分别为 :0 .0 3、0 .0 3 9、0 .0 4 9和 0 .0 5 6mg/ kg。顺式阿曲库铵起效时间在四个剂量组之间无显著差异 ( P>0 .0 5 )。结论　国外文献报道顺式阿曲库铵的 ED95值为 0 .0 4 7～ 0 .0 5 3 mg/ kg。本文得到的 ED95值为 0 .0 5 6m g/ kg,与国外文献的报道相拟     

尼卡地平对维库溴铵和阿曲库铵肌松时效的影响

目的探讨尼卡地平对维库溴铵、阿曲库铵肌松时效的影响.方法40例ASAⅠ～Ⅱ级择期手术的全麻患者,随机分为四组,每组10例.四组病人均行健忘镇痛慢诱导气管内插管.吸入5096N2O-氧混合气,静注芬太尼、羟丁酸钠维持麻醉.Ⅰ组静注维库溴铵0.1mg@kg-1(2×ED95);Ⅲ组静注阿曲库铵0.5mg@kg-1(2×ED95);收缩压超过基础值30%时,Ⅱ组和Ⅳ组均给予尼卡地平20μg@kg-1,1min后分别静注与Ⅰ组、Ⅲ组同等剂量的维库溴铵或阿曲库铵.用Biometer加速度仪监测肌松情况.结果Ⅰ组、Ⅱ组维库溴铵起效时间分别为(2.6±0.2)min和(2.0±0.2)min,Ⅲ组、Ⅳ组阿曲库铵起效时间分别为(3.1±0.7)min和(2.3±0.5)min,Ⅱ组和Ⅳ组均明显缩短(P＜0.05);Ⅱ组临床作用时间较Ⅰ组延长(P＜0.05);Ⅳ组T190%恢复时间及恢复指数较Ⅲ组延长(P＜0.05);Ⅱ组无反应期、T150%恢复时间、9096恢复时间及恢复指数,均长于Ⅰ组;Ⅳ组无反应期、临床作用时间及T15096恢复时间均长于Ⅲ组,但无统计学意义).结论尼卡地平能缩短维库溴铵、阿曲库铵的起效时间,延长维库溴铵、阿曲库铵的临床作用和恢复时间.     

终末期肾病患者顺式阿曲库铵量效关系测定

目的采用单次剂量注射法测定终末期肾病患者顺式阿曲库铵量效关系。方法选取接受肾移植的终末期肾病患者40例,按完全随机方法分为4组,每组10例,对4个剂量组患者按体重注射20、30、40、50μg／kg的顺式阿曲库铵。选取无神经肌肉病变的患者20例作为对照组,给予相同剂量的苯磺酸顺式阿曲库铵。记录每个患者最大抑制效应,并对最大抑制效应进行概率转换,对应的肌松药剂量进行对数转换,用直线回归方法建立顺式阿曲库铵的剂量-反应曲线。结果终末期肾病患者顺式阿曲库铵50％有效剂量（ED50）、75％有效剂量（ED75）、90％有效剂量（ED90）、95％有效剂量ED95分别为30．88、35．65、40．62、43．85μg/kg,无神经肌肉病变患者顺式阿曲库铵ED。ED。ED。ED。分别为35．37、42．22、49．60、54．55μg/kg,终末期肾病患者顺式阿曲库铵ED。明显低于无神经肌肉病变患者ED95（P〈0．01）。结论终末期肾病患者因周围神经病变累及神经肌肉接头可导致对肌松药的敏感性增加。     

预注不同剂量顺式阿曲库铵对其起效时间的影响

目的探讨预注不同剂量顺式阿曲库铵对其起效时间的影响。方法选择2014年11月至2015年4月南京医科大学第一附属医院择期手术全麻患者80例,男41例,女39例,年龄18~60岁,随机均分为四组,每组20例。对照组(C组)预注生理盐水3 ml,C1组、C2组、C3组分别预注顺式阿曲库铵15、30、50μg/kg,1min后再分别静脉注射剩余剂量顺式阿曲库铵0.15、0.135、0.12、0.10mg/kg,麻醉诱导顺序静脉注射咪达唑仑0.05mg/kg、芬太尼5.0μg/kg、依托咪酯0.3mg/kg,采用四个成串刺激(TOF)监测,记录静脉注射剩余插管剂量后T4/T1=0的时间,记录呼吸困难、荨麻疹、心律失常等不良反应的情况。结果C3组起效时间为(114.2±14.1)s,明显短于C2组(136.3±28.1)s、C1组(164.6±26.9)s和C组(165.9±10.8)s(P0.01)。四组患者均未见呼吸困难、荨麻疹、心律失常等不良反应。结论与顺式阿曲库铵15和30μg/kg比较,顺式阿曲库铵50μg/kg预注能明显缩短肌松起效时间。     

罗库溴铵用于小儿的量效关系和肌松时效

目的　研究罗库溴铵用于小儿的量效关系和作用时效。方法　选择小儿与成人各40 例,用单次给药技术建立量效关系曲线,计算ED50、ED90和ED95;选择小儿与成人各10例,静脉注射 罗库溴铵600μg/kg后,记录起效时间、作用时间和恢复时间。结果　小儿与成人罗库溴铵的ED50 分别为199.6μg/kg和177.0μg/kg,ED90分别为297.8μg/kg和264.2μg/kg,ED95分别为 333.6μg/kg和295.9μg/kg;小儿与成人的起效时间分别为(84.4±15.4)s和(111.0±17.7)s,临床 肌松时间分别为(22.2±5.3)min和(28.8±6.2)min,恢复指数分别为(9.0±3.0)min和(12.5± 4.1)min,组间比较有显著性差异(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论　小儿罗库溴铵的ED50、ED90和ED95 均大于成人,且起效快、作用时间短、恢复快。     

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.