Bupropion Overdose Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock Requiring Vasopressor Support and Lipid Emulsion Therapy

BackgroundBupropion overdose is a commonly encountered presentation in the emergency department (ED). While the majority of cases resolve with supportive care, serious adverse effects, including seizures, cardiogenic shock, and death, can occur. Intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) therapy has been utilized for a multitude of poisonings with varying levels of success. Although a number of cases suggest the value of ILE therapy in cases of bupropion overdose, more recent data propose that its role may be overstated.Case ReportA young woman presented to the ED with altered mental status complicated by seizure after bupropion overdose. She subsequently developed cardiogenic shock requiring vasopressor support. Bedside echocardiogram revealed a decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). She received ILE therapy with significant improvement in both hemodynamic status and LVEF by bedside ultrasound.Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This?Although the majority of patients presenting with bupropion overdose improve with supportive care, life-threatening sequelae are possible. ILE therapy has shown promise in a variety of different overdose situations, although the evidence in cases of bupropion poisoning has been varied, and it has traditionally been utilized as a last-line rescue modality. Based on hemodynamic parameters and bedside ultrasound, this case suggests that early initiation of ILE therapy should be considered in these cases, as the potential benefits likely outweigh the theoretical risks.     

Hepatic reticuloendothelial function during parenteral nutrition including an MCT/LCT or LCT emulsion after liver transplantation – a double-blind study

It has been demonstrated that total parenteral nutrition (TPN) modulates the function of the hepatic reticuloendothelial system (RES). The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of two different TPN lipid emulsions on the recovery of allograft RES function after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLTx). In a prospective, double-blind study, OLTx patients were randomly assigned to two treatment groups. Group I ( n=13) received a TPN regimen that included long-chain triglycerides (LCT). Group II ( n=9) received a TPN regimen that included a fat emulsion consisting of both medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) and LCT. At baseline, i.e., on days 2 or 3 after OLTx ( t1), before lipids for TPN were started, hepatic RES function was determined using the human serum albumin millimicrosphere technique (K-value, 1/min). A second measurement ( t2) was obtained after 7 days of TPN, including one of the study's two fat emulsions. The mean (+/- SD) K-value (1/min) was 0.48+/-0.16 in the LCT group and 0.55+/-0.28 in the MCT/LCT group at t1, and it improved to 0.62+/-0.21 in the LCT group and to 0.86+/-0.32 in the MCT/LCT group at t2. RES function recovery was significantly better in the MCT/LCT group ( P< or = 0.05). MCT/LCT emulsion appears to be the TPN fat emulsion of choice after OLTx as it seems to have less impact on hepatic RES recovery.     

下半面部除皱术的综合设计

目的：中年人下半面部皮肤松弛整形时，对不同特点的患者进行不同的手术设计，使面部有明显且理想的改善。方法：通过23例就医者面部的综合设计，采用耳前耳屏切口下半面部SMAS筋膜提紧术，结合下颌吸脂、脂肪移植填充、祛眼袋术及隆鼻术，达到一个理想的面部除皱效果。结果：本组患者23例，年龄28~56岁，女性21例，男性2例，下半面部除皱术结合眼袋手术14例，下半面部除皱术结合下颌吸脂12例，其中有9例行脂肪移植术，下半面部除皱术结合隆鼻4例。通过23例患者面部的综合设计，将面部皮肤提紧术、吸脂术、脂肪移植术、隆鼻术、祛眼袋术结合进行，患者均达到满意的效果。结论：对面部松弛的患者，应综合考虑，发现患者的缺陷，精心设计，减少创伤，手术才能达到理想效果。     

胸大肌肌皮瓣脂肪液化的相关危险因素探讨

目的探讨胸大肌肌皮瓣术后发生脂肪液化的相关危险因素。方法对1998年5月至2005年12月采用胸大肌肌皮瓣修复口腔癌术后组织缺损的82例中10例术后发生不同程度脂肪液化的病例,进行Logistic回归分析。结果Logistic单因素回归分析结果表明：肥胖、电刀切开皮下组织、皮岛设计低于第7肋、吸烟等因素与胸大肌肌皮瓣术后发生脂肪液化有关;Logistic多因素回归分析结果表明：胸大肌肌皮瓣术后发生脂肪液化与肥胖、电刀切开皮下组织、皮岛设计低于第7肋等因素有关,而与吸烟无关。结论肥胖、电刀切开皮下组织、皮岛设计低于第7肋等因素是胸大肌肌皮瓣术后发生脂肪液化的危险因素。     

小针刀辅助自体脂肪颗粒移植在面部除皱及凹陷充填中的应用

目的探讨小针刀辅助自体脂肪颗粒注射除去额部、眉间、鼻唇沟等部位皱纹及充填面部凹陷的效果。方法利用自制小针刀,离断真皮与其下方的"纤维粘连",然后用自体脂肪颗粒注射除皱和充填凹陷部位。结果本组共68例。修复面积最大约10cm×8cm,最小约1.5cm×0.5cm。随访45例,随访时间3～18个月,效果满意或基本满意。结论小针刀辅助自体脂肪移植具有操作简单、快捷、价廉、安全、无排异、不留瘢痕、术后恢复快等优点,患者易于接受,是除去额部、眉间、鼻唇沟等部位皱纹及填充面部凹陷的有效方法。     

液膜法提取发酵液中的苯丙氨酸 Ⅱ.操作工艺条件

从芫花Ｄａｐｈｎｅ ｇｅｎｋｗａ条的乙酸乙酯可溶部分分到３个结果性化合物，借助于波谱分析手段推断出Ⅱ为西瑞香素，Ⅲ为ｄａｐｈｎｏｄｏｒｉｎ Ｂ。     

乳液聚合型品红成色剂的应用性能

测试了3种新型L-品红成色剂的应用性能。结果表明：与母体品红成色剂相比，L-品红成色剂能显著地减少在蓝光区的有害吸收；与工业用油溶性品红成色剂Ns相比，L-品红成色剂的一些照相性能更加优越。     

外科手术切口脂肪液化的诊疗体会

目的 探讨外科手术切口病因及预防措施.方法 回顾分析我科自2001年5月～2005年7月施行大、中手术后发生切口脂肪液化的60例病例.结果 肥胖,术中皮下脂肪层使用电刀,术中切口器械挤压时间长,大块组织钳夹,老年人、糖尿病等可引发切口脂肪液化.结论 手术切口脂肪液病因较多,肥胖、术中使用电刀、器械挤压时间长、老年人糖尿病均为重要影响因素.