In vitro contracture test for diagnosis of malignant hyperthermia following the protocol of the European MH Group: Results of testing patients surviving fulminant MH and unrelated low-risk subjects

Background: Determination of sensitivity and specificity of the in vitro contracture test (IVCT) for malignant hyperthermia (MH) susceptibility using the European MH Group (EMHG) protocol has been performed in some laboratories but only on a small sample from the combined EMHG. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to determine combined EMHG sensitivity and specificity of the test. Methods: Results of IVCT of patients with previous fulminant MH and normal, low-risk subjects (controls) were collected from 22 centresof the EMHG. IVCT was performed according to the EMHG protocol. Patients were included inthe study if the clinical crisis had a score of at least 50 points with the Clinical Grading Scale. Low-risk subjects were included provided they did not belong to a family with known MH susceptibility, they had not developed any signs of MH at previous anaesthetics, and they did not suffer from any neuromuscular disease. For inclusion of both MH patientsand low-risk subjects, at least 1 muscle bundle in the IVCT should have twitches of 10 mN(1 g) or more. For evaluation of individual tests, only muscle bundles with twitch heights of 10 mN (1 g) or more were used. Results: A total of 1502 probands had undergone IVCT because of a previous anaesthesia with symptoms and signs suggestive of MH. Of these, 119 had clinical scores of 50 and above. From these 119 MH-suspected patients and from 202 low-risk subjects, IVCT data were collected. Subsequently, 14 MH-suspected patients were excluded from further analysis for thefollowing reasons: In 3 patients, the suspected MH episode could be fully explained by diseases other than MH; in 11 MHS patients, IVCT was incomplete (n=l), data were lost (n=3), or none of the muscle bundles fulfilled twitch criteria (n=7). Of the remaining 105 MH-suspected patients, 89 were MHS, 10 MHEh, 5 MHEc, and one MHN. Thus, we observed a diagnostic sensitivity of the IVCT of 99.0% if the MHE group is considered susceptible(95% confidence interval 94.8–100.0%). Of the 202 low-risk subjects, 3 were MHS, 5 MHEh, 5 MHEc, and 189 MHN. This gives a specificity of the IVCT of 93.6% (95% confidence interval 89.2–96.5%). Conclusion: The IVCT for diagnosis of MH susceptibility in Europe has a high sensitivity and a satisfactory specificity.     

左旋布比卡因蛛网膜下腔阻滞的进展

左旋布比卡因是一种新型的长效酰胺类局麻药,为麻醉中常用局麻药物布比卡因的左旋体.左旋布比卡因中枢神经系统和心脏毒性明显低于布比卡因,且具有儿乎与布比卡因相同的麻醉效能.长效局麻药用于蛛网膜下腔的安全性长期以来一直是麻醉学家关注的问题,近年来国内外已有很多学者对左旋布比卡因蛛网膜下腔的应用进行了大量研究.现就左旋布比卡因蛛网膜下腔阴滞的安全性、可行性和临床应用等方面的进展作一综述.     

Response of lower esophageal contractility to changing concentrations of halothane or isoflurane: A multicenter study

A multiple-center study was performed to determine the relationship between lower esophageal contractility, clinical signs, and anesthetic concentration as expressed by minimum alveolar concentration (MAC). One hundred four American Society of Anesthesiologists Class I through III patients were exposed to isoflurane (with and without nitrous oxide) or halothane in concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 MAC. Heart rate and systolic blood pressure were continuously monitored. Both the amplitude and frequency of spontaneous and provoked lower esophageal contractions were measured in situ by using a 24-F probe equipped with provoking and measuring balloons. Combined results demonstrated statistically significant correlations (P<0.001) between lower esophageal contractility and MAC. Spontaneous lower esophageal contractions decreased from 1.10±0.12 (SEM) contractions per minute (0.5 MAC) to 0.42±0.05 (1 MAC) to 0.18±0.05 (1.5 MAC). Provoked lower esophageal contractility values decreased from 45±4 mm Hg (0.5 MAC) to 29±3 (1 MAC) to 19±2 (1.5 MAC). Heart rate changes did not correlate with MAC, and systolic blood pressure correlated in only one of three centers. Intracenter and intercenter analyses failed to demonstrate a significant relationship between lower esophageal contractility and heart rate or systolic blood pressure. No intracenter differences in either amplitude or frequency of lower esophageal contractions were observed, despite differences in volatile agents, induction techniques and agents, patient populations, and duration of anesthesia. Our studies indicate that lower esophageal contractility may be an indicator of anesthetic depth as reflected by MAC, but further studies are needed to quantify the effects of surgical stimulus, intravenous anesthetics, vasodilators, anticholinergics, calcium channel blockers, beta-adrenergic agonists, and the presence of a nasogastric tube.     

硬膜外腔阻滞对胸部手术应激反应的影响

目的 观察硬膜外腔阻滞对胸部手术应激激素和细胞因子的影响。方法20例食管癌手术病人,随机分为两组,每组10例,即全麻复令硬膜外腔阻滞(GEA)组和全麻(GA)组,分别测定麻醉诱导前、手术2h、手术4h、术毕、术后1d及术后3d的血浆去甲肾上腺素、肾上腺素、血清促肾上腺皮质激素(ACTH)、皮质醇、C-反应蛋白、IL-6及IL-10的水平。结果 血浆去甲肾上腺素和血清皮质醇GEA组术中术后无显著改变,但GA组术毕和术后1d显著升高(P<0.05),术后3d恢复至术前水平,组间比较前者有显著差异(P<0.05)。两组血浆肾上腺素、IL-10术中术后均无显著变化。两组血清ACTH、IL-6及CRP术中术后均显著升高(P<0.05),组间比较无显著差异。结论 硬膜外腔阻滞可以减轻胸部手术的应激反应。IL-6是较CRP更灵敏的反映组织损伤的炎性指标。     

Effects of posture and pneumoperitoneum during anaesthesia on the indices of left ventricular filling

Background. Laparoscopic surgery requires the use of pneumoperitoneum (PP). When combined with positional changes, pneumoperitoneum may cause marked circulatory alterations.
Methods. Eight anaesthetized cardiovascularly healthy patients, scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, were studied before and during pneumoperitoneum in three different postures (supine, Trendelenburg and reversed Trendelenburg), employing transesophageal echocardiography and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring.
Results. PP significantly increased end-diastolic area (EDA) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) irrespective of posture. PCWP was significantly influenced by postural changes, whereas EDA was not. Further, changes in EDA and PCWP covaried during the investigation, but showed no linear correlation. Systolic function, measured as end-systolic area (ESA) and fractional area shortening (FAS), was not altered. Diastolic function, as assessed by the velocity rate of the trans-mitral flow during the early filling phase (E) and the atrial contraction (A), showed no change of the E/A ratio, whereas after the induction of PP there was a significant reduction of the E component.
Conclusions. In cardiovascularly healthy patients, the left ventricular volume is increased during pneumoperitoneum. Further, changes in invasive pressure determinations (PCWP) do not correlate linearly with changes in volume indices of left ventricular filling (EDA).     

精神分裂症患者心理防御机制与人格特征的相关性分析

目的　探讨精神分裂症患者心理防御方式和人格特片的特点及二者的相关性。方法　分别运用防御方式问卷 (DSQ)和艾森克个性问卷 (EPQ)对 10 1名精神分裂症患者和 30例正常人群进行防御方式评定和人格测定。结果　与正常对照组相比 ,精神分裂症患者更多采用不成熟和中间型防御方式 (P <0 0 5 )。防御方式与人格特征存在着一定的关联性 (P <0 0 5 )。不成熟型防御方式和中间型防御机制与EPQ的精神质 (P)得分和神经质 (N)得分呈显著正相关 (P <0 0 1) ,成熟防御机制与内外向(E)得分呈显著正相关 (P <0 0 5 )。结论　精神分裂症患者更多地使用不成熟防御机制 ,存在病态人格 ,且者之间存在明显相关性 ,有关结果 ,对于探讨精神分裂症患者的病理心理机制和开展心理治疗有指导意义。     

贵州小型香猪麻醉方法的比较研究

目的　探索快速安全地麻醉贵州小型香猪的方法。方法　 90头贵州小型香猪随机分为肌内注射组、腹腔注射组、静脉注射组 ,比较用 3%戊巴比妥钠溶液麻醉的显效时间、麻醉效果及死亡率。结果　肌内注射显效时间 (15± 5 )min ,麻醉效果优 80 %、良 16 7%、死亡 3 3% ;腹腔注射显效时间 (13± 4 )min ,麻醉效果优 6 0 %、良2 0 %、差 16 7%、死亡 3 3% ;静脉注射显效时间 (10± 2 )min ,麻醉效果优 73 3%、良 16 7%、死亡 10 % ;结论　肌内注射麻醉是一种安全可靠的麻醉方法。     

病理性近视眼的研究进展

通过复习近年来相关文献,对近视眼发生发展机制与形觉剥夺之间的关系进行综合评述。认为近视眼的发生及眼轴延长与形觉剥夺有一定关系,深入研究其相关机制,对近视眼的早期防治具有重要意义。     

浅析《内经》之闭经证治

收集了《内经》有关闭经方面的相关阐述从而探讨闭经的病因病机、诊断与治疗,并详细记述了《内经》对血滞经闭和血枯经闭这两类型经闭的不同治疗法度。     

丙泊酚、氯胺酮全凭静脉麻醉应用于烧伤病人的临床研究

目的:研究微量注射泵输注丙泊酚和氯胺酮全凭静脉麻醉在烧伤患者切痂植皮手术中的临床效果。方法:选择期手术患者,随机分为丙泊酚、氯胺酮组(P·K组)和咪达唑仑、氯胺酮组(M·K组)。P·K组术前10min首次静注丙泊酚2mg·kg和氯胺酮2mg·kg。M·K组术前10min首次静注咪达唑仑0 2mg·kg、氯胺酮2mg·kg ,随后两组以微量注射泵输注控制在P·K组丙泊酚6 6 . 6 6 μg·kg-1·min-1和氯胺酮4 1 .6 6 μg·Kg-1·min-1。记录注药后5、10min、切痂、取皮、植皮及停药后5、10min各时段无创血压(MAP)心率(HR)脉搏氧饱和度(SpO2 )及两组氯胺酮用药量变化。结果:P·K组氯胺酮用药量比M·K组少,P·K组MAP和HR无明显变化(P >0 . 0 5 ) ,M·K组MAP、HR均较麻醉前升高(P <0 . 0 1) ,两组SpO2 于诱导注药后均有一过性下降,数分钟恢复正常,两组比较差异无显著意义(P >0 . 0 5 )。结论:微量注射泵输注丙泊酚和氯胺酮全凭静脉麻醉安全可行,副作用小,可控性强,适用于烧伤患者切痂植皮手术。