骨髓基质成骨细胞-松质骨基质复合人工骨修复颅骨缺损的实验研究

目的 观察松质骨基质－骨髓基质成骨细胞复合工人骨在骨缺损区的成骨作用，探索该组织工程化人工骨修复颅骨缺损的可行性。方法 成年新西兰兔骨髓细胞体外培养、诱导后，接种于藻酸盐－松质骨基质中，形成松质骨基质－藻酸盐－骨髓基质成骨细胞复合人工骨，修复自体颅骨缺损。分别植入松质骨基质和骨髓基质成骨细胞作为对照。植入4周和8周后行X线摄片和组织学检查，观察骨形成情况。结果 复合人工成骨量优于单纯植入松质骨基持或骨髓基质成骨细胞组，并明显优于空白对照。结论 松质骨基质－骨髓基质成骨细胞复合人工骨髓修复颅骨缺损效果良好，可以作为临床大型骨缺损修复的途径之一。     

微小颗粒骨异位成骨过程中TGF-β1的表达

目的 通过观察转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)在自体微小颗粒骨(300-500μm)异位成骨过程中的表达，探讨微小颗粒骨移植的成骨机制。方法 采用日本大耳白兔造股二头肌肌袋模型，分别植入自体微小颗粒骨及自体块骨。术后1、3、5、7、11、14、21、28d取材，进行组织学、免疫组化染色及原位杂交。检测TGF-β1及TGF-β1 mRNA表达并作图像分析。结果 ①术后5d，颗粒骨组开始有软骨生成，7d时达到高峰．21d后有骨吸收；块骨组则以骨吸收为主。②术后1d见基质及血肿中TGF-β1阳性染色，亦见骨细胞TGF-β1阳性染色。5～11d颗粒骨组见成骨细胞、软骨细胞、间充质细胞及骨细胞表达大量TGF-β1。14d以后TGF-β1渐减少，21d以后渐平稳。颗粒组TGF-β1表达高峰出现早、强度高、持续时间长。③颗粒骨组TGF-β1 mRNA阳性表达细胞出现早，高峰在术后5-11d，主要为软骨细胞、成骨细胞、骨细胞及问充质细胞。结论 颗粒骨异位成骨能力强于块骨，TGF-β1表达高峰出现时间早、量大、持续时间长。TGF-β1 mRNA定位细胞广泛，信号明显强于各期块骨组。     

自体成骨细胞的诱导培养及其生物学特性

目的 诱导培养来自自体骨髓间充质干细胞的成骨细胞或成骨细胞的前体细胞，进行自体成骨细胞异体骨复合移植实验研究。方法 抽取动物骨髓、抗凝稀释，以适当条件培养诱导，分化为成骨细胞并分析细胞生物学特性。成骨细胞生长在同种异体骨制成的载体上，形成复合物，植入人工缺损处，观察骨修复情况。结果 可以诱导培养出大量的成骨细胞或成骨细胞的前体细胞。自体成骨细胞异体松质骨复合物修复骨缺损的效果明显优于对照组。结论 本实验为自体成骨细胞异体骨复合移植的临床应用提供一个简单有效的方法。     

骨髓基质细胞移植修复半月板无血运区损伤的实验研究

目的比较自体与同种异体骨髓基质细胞移植对半月板无血运区损伤修复的影响。方法 40只成年新西兰大白兔随机平均分为 A、 B两组。 A组兔的骨髓基质细胞 (MSC)经体外培养后与纤维蛋白凝胶 (FG)混合,自体移植于其一侧的膝关节半月板缺损区,即 FG＋自体 MSC（自体移植组）;另一侧单纯植入 FG(FG植入组 )。于 B组兔的一侧膝关节半月板缺损区移植 FG＋同种异体 MSC(异体移植组 ),另一侧缺损不予修复 (空白对照组 )。分别于术后第 1、 2、 3个月取材,观察半月板损伤部位的组织形态学变化。结果 (1)自体移植组 :术后 1个月缺损区可见纤维组织,内有大量成纤维细胞;术后 2个月见大量软骨细胞并有胶原纤维形成;术后 3个月损伤区呈纤维软骨愈合。 (2)空白对照组 :术后 1～ 3个月缺损区始终未愈合。 (3)单纯 FG植入组 :术后 1～ 3个月缺损区可见纤维组织,内有少量成纤维细胞,没有软骨细胞生长,呈瘢痕样愈合。 (4)同种异体移植组 :与自体移植组所见大致相同,但有 3侧缺损区可见大量淋巴细胞浸润,胶原纤维少。结论骨髓基质细胞移植可促进半月板无血运区损伤的愈合,同种异体骨髓基质细胞移植修复半月板无血运区损伤发生免疫排斥反应的机率较低。     

自体微小颗粒骨复合骨形成蛋白修复兔桡骨缺损

目的探讨自体微小颗粒骨复合I型胶原以及骨形成蛋白(bone morphogenetic protein，BMP)移植修复节段性兔桡骨缺损的效果。方法新西兰大耳白兔56只，切取自体髂骨研磨成微小颗粒，分别与BMP及I型胶原复合，实验分成4组（n=16)。A组：自体微小颗粒骨复合BMP、I型胶原，B组：自体微小颗粒骨复合I型胶原，C组：自体微小颗粒骨，用于修复兔桡骨干1．5cm缺损的动物模型。D组：空白对照组(n=8)，双侧桡骨缺损不作处理。术后2、4、8和12周，行X线片、组织学观察，骨密度及生物力学检测，比较各移植物修复节段性骨缺损的疗效。结果X线片显示，A组术后8周即可使骨缺损完全修复，而B组术后12周使骨缺损完全修复。术后8、12周骨量测定A组成骨量最多，12周生物力学测定显示移植物修复后的骨缺损具有最佳生物力学表现，而C组则不能完全修复骨缺损。结论自体微小颗粒骨复合BMP、I型胶原及自体微小颗粒骨复合I型胶原均能有效修复节段性骨缺损，以复合BMP移植效果更理想。     

微小颗粒骨移植骨细胞活性的实验研究

目的 观察微小颗粒骨在移植修复骨缺损过程中的骨细胞存活情况和生物活性. 方法 建立大鼠桡骨骨缺损模型,近交系DA大鼠88只,其中雄性大鼠28只,作为供体;雌性大鼠60只,作为受体.将受体随机分为块状骨组(n=56)、微小颗粒骨组(n=56)和空白对照组(n=4),取雄性大鼠髂骨为供体骨,分别制成直径为2mm的骨块和直径为300～500 μm的微小颗粒骨,植入骨缺损,于术后1 d、4 d、1周、2周、4周、6周、10周取材,采用原位杂交的方法观察受体内Y染色体性别决定基因(Sry)的表达情况,应用免疫组化法观察各组骨形态发生蛋白-2(BMP～2)、转化生长因子-β1(TGF-β1)、碱性磷酸酶(ALP)和I型胶原的表达情况. 结果 块状骨组在移植早期Srv的表达逐渐减少,至1周消失,4周后再次出现,并且随时间延长表达逐渐增多;微小颗粒骨组各时间段均有Sry的表达,在同一时间点,微小颗粒骨组Sry的阳性细胞数多于块状骨组(P<0.05),两种骨移植物中参与修复骨缺损的细胞类型不同.微小颗粒骨内和周围组织中BMP-2、TGF-β1、ALP和Ⅰ型胶原的阳性细胞数在术后2周内多于块状骨组(P<0.05). 结论 微小颗粒骨与块状骨修复骨缺损时均有供体骨细胞参与,但微小颗粒骨内有更多的骨细胞存活.微小颗粒骨内存活的骨细胞具有生物学活性,合成并分泌骨生长因子和骨基质蛋白,可以加速骨缺损的修复.     

组织工程化人工骨修复骨缺损的实验研究

[目的]观察兔骨髓基质细胞与生物活性玻璃联合培养构建的组织工程化人工骨修复兔桡骨缺损的效果,探讨组织工程化人工骨促进骨缺损修复的作用机制.[方法]体外分离培养兔的骨髓基质细胞,经过传代扩增后,与生物活性玻璃联合立体培养构建组织工程化人工骨后,植入兔桡骨缺损处.通过大体形态观察、影像学、组织学、扫描电镜检查及生物力学分析,分别与单纯植入生物活性玻璃、髂骨以及空白组进行对比,观察各组对骨缺损修复的效果.[结果]植入组织工程化人工骨的兔桡骨缺损完全愈合,成骨效果与自体髂骨相似明显优于其他组.[结论]骨髓基质细胞复合生物活性玻璃构建的组织工程化人工骨能很好的完成骨缺损的修复.     

活性猪脱细胞真皮基质复合自体刃厚皮片移植修复SD大鼠皮肤缺损

目的 构建具活性细胞成分的激光微孔化猪脱细胞真皮基质(LPADM),并通过Ⅰ期复合自体刃厚皮片移植观察其在修复SD大鼠全层皮肤缺损中的效果.方法 设LPADM组与无孔PADM组,将同种异体成纤维细胞(fibroblast,FB)种植于LPADM上培养,另设仅用FB培养液培养的FB为对照组,采用双抗体夹心ABC-ELISA法测定各组FB细胞活性因子白细胞介素-10(IL-10)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、β1转化生长因子(TGF-β1)、层粘连蛋白(LN)、血管内皮细胞生长因子(VEGF)的表达.制作SD大鼠全层皮肤缺损伤口模型,将具活性的LPADM复合自体刃厚皮片Ⅰ期移植,记录其生长情况,定期活检,并进行组织学观察.结果 LPADM组、PADM组、对照组各组各时相点各指标吸光度值比较,差异均无统计学意义(F为0.050～1.763,P＞0.05).移植的LPADM中可见生长良好的FB.移植术后3周,创面愈合良好,未见明显排斥反应.术后1个月,创面瘢痕轻,复合皮肤可提捏.结论 用活性LPADM复合自体刃厚皮片Ⅰ期移植修复SD大鼠全层皮肤缺损,可有效修复创面,并具有较高的生物安全性.     

重组人骨形态发生蛋白2/脱细胞骨基质材料复合移植修复兔骨缺损的研究

目的观察重组人骨形态发生蛋白2/脱细胞骨基质材料(rhBMP2/ACBM)对体外培养的骨髓基质细胞(MSCs)增殖和分化的影响及兔桡骨骨缺损的修复作用。方法在制备rhBMP2/ACBM复合缓释载体的基础上,取培养第3代MSCs种植到材料上,体外培养4～7d,观察MSCs的增殖及碱性磷酸酶(AKP)、骨钙素的表达;将自体MSCs材料复合培养后24h回植到骨缺损局部,同期观察复合材料及空白对照组,分别于4、8、12周,通过X线、单光子放射计算机断层显象术(SPECT)、及组织学方法评价其对骨缺损的修复效果。结果与单纯体外培养组比较,复合载体在体外对MSCs具有成骨细胞诱导作用,而对细胞增殖无影响。与复合载体植入组比较,细胞材料复合植入组,4周时成骨量明显增多(P<0.05),且12周新骨塑型好。结论复合载体具有良好的体内外诱导成骨作用,细胞载体复合植入对骨缺损修复效果良好。     

转化生长因子β1基因修饰成骨细胞复合仿生基质材料治疗骨缺损的研究

目的：探讨转化生长广大因子β1(TGFβ1)基因修饰成骨细胞复合仿生基质材料修复鼠胫骨骨缺损的治疗效果。方法：将TGFβ1基因转染成骨细胞后与涂覆多聚赖氨酸(PLYS)的聚DL乳酸(PDLLA)仿生基质材料复合，植入鼠胫骨骨缺损模型，术后摄X线片和组织学检查观察修复情况。结果：实验绑4间时X线片可见骨痂形成，组织学观察有类骨组织和新骨形成，成骨细胞贴附于基质材料表面。8周时缺损基本修复，新骨密度与自体骨接近；照组4周时X线片未见骨痂形成，组织学观察没有类骨组织形成，基质材料表面成骨细胞贴附较少，材料腔隙中有大量淋巴细胞浸润。8周时植入材料基本吸收，为纤维组织替代。结论：将分子生物学和组织工程学结合以修复骨缺损，能获得理想的治疗效果。     

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.