National Medical Journal of China
Volume 97 · Issue 29 · 2017
Natl Med J China
Critical care blood purification: from technology to science
Critical blood purification is a concept both familiar and unfamiliar. Blood purification is often used in the rescue of critically ill patients, but so far, there is no comprehensive and systematic explanation of the concept of critically ill blood purification. After years of theoretical development and clinical practice, severe blood purification has developed into not only a technology, but a scientific system with distinctive characteristics in basic theory, clinical application principles and methods, and treatment implementation rules.
Prognostic value of modified lung ultrasound aeration loss score in shock patient in intensive care unit
To investigate the prognostic value of modified lung ultrasound aeration loss score(mLUS) in shock patients in intensive care unit(ICU).
This was a prospective study.Shock patients who were admitted to ICU from April 2016 to August 2016 were eligible; 90 consecutive shock patients were enrolled.Chest ultrasound examination were done within the first 6 hours after included. The mLUS and other ultrasound variables were recorded as well as the clinical data and the outcome. Data has been analyzed, and a bivariate logistic regression model was established to identify the correlation between mLUS on admission and the ICU mortality.
The mean APACHE Ⅱ score, lactate, mLUS were significantly increased in non-survivors while the PaO2/FiO2 was decreased in these patients(P=0.048, 0.000, 0.048, 0.000, 0.004). The univariate analysis revealed that the above variables were significantly related to ICU mortality.The multivariate analysis demonstrated that mLUS are the independent risk factors of ICU mortality as well as the lactate(P=0.045, 0.006; AUC=0.733, 0.793, respectively).
Modified lung ultrasound aeration loss score can predict the outcome of shock patients in ICU.
Retrospectively analysis on 95 postpartum hemorrhage women treated with obstetrics and gynecology in intensive care unit
To review the clinical aspects and pathogenesis of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and investigate the optimal protocols for intervention.
From February 2009 to December 2015, data of normal labour and casearean birth women admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) in our hospital because of hematobilia were selected. 95 patients were divided into three groups (e. g ≥500-1 000 ml, ≥1 000-1 500 ml, ≥1 500-2 500 ml and ≥2 500 ml group) according to the bleeding volume. A retrospective analysis was performed to study the pathogenesis of PPH, organ function, surgical intervention and clinical prognosis on hemorrhage.
The data comprised 20 504 women over the 6-year period. 95 (0.463%) of which resulted in PPH and were admitted to ICU. 9 of these patients with PPH unsurvived. The value of creatinine and urea nitrogen, the score of APACHE Ⅱ and the possibility of multiple organ dysfunction syndromethe (MODS) increased with the amount of bleeding (P<0.05). For patients with PPH caused by injury of birth canal and/or placenta factors, there was significant difference among three groups on amount of bleeding (P<0.05). For patients with surgical intervention such as vaginal packing, interventional treatment and exploratory laparotomy conducted in 6 hours, the volume of transfusion was(759±114) ml. The volume of transfusion was (2 000±829) ml and (4 999±1 699) ml in 6 to 12 hours intervention group and in greater than 12 hours intervention group, respectively. The volume of transfusion significant increased over intervention time. There was a statistically significant difference in all groups (P<0.05).
Classified treatment should be conducted according the classification on the amount of bleeding. Patients with severe PPH and/or tendency of organ failure should be admitted to ICU. Measures for maintenance of the function of organs are necessary, while appropriate surgical intervention is also needed based on the cooperation between ICU and obstetrical department, and the cure rate could be improved.
Application and efficacy of endotracheal tube of drug injection for postoperative patients
To evaluate the efficacy of endotracheal tube for drug injection in postoperative ICU patients.
A total of 60 ICU patients who were given mechanical ventilation after surgical treatment were enrolled in this study from January 2015 to August 2016 at our hospital. All the patients were divided into the observation group (30 cases) and the control group (30 cases). In the observation group, the patients were treated with the endotracheal tube for surface anesthesia by injecting 2% lidocaine into the trachea, and patients in the control group were treated with saline instead of lidocaine. Patients′ tolerance to endotracheal tube, cardiovascular system adverse reactions, the frequency and dosage of sedative and analgesic drug within 12 h mechanical ventilation post operation were analyzed and compared between the two groups.
The occurrence rate of cough, hypertension and tachycardia in the observation group were(0.6±0.3), (0.8±0.3)and(1.3±0.6), respectively, which were significantly lower than the control group (5.9±2.1), (6.0±1.9)and(4.9±1.8), the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). In addition, the frequency of sedative drug was (0.8±0.3), with a dosage of midazolam(1.2±0.3)mg. While in the control group, the frequency of sedative drugs was (5.1±1.9), with a dosage of midazolam (9.9±3.2) mg. The frequency and dosage of sedative drug administration in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, the difference was significant difference (P<0.05).
The use of endotracheal tube for drug injection can improve the tolerance of ICU patients to endotracheal tube, reduce the dosage of sedative drugs, and reduce the adverse cardiovascular reactions.
Retrospective analysis of the discharge outcome of external ventricular drainage and conservative treatment in patients with severe intraventricular hemorrhage
To investigate the discharge outcome of external ventricular drainage(EVD) and conservative treatment in patients with severe intraventricular hemorrhage (SeIVH).
From January 2011 to December 2016, patients with SeIVH admitted to the General Hospital of the PLA Rocket Force and the Army General Hospital received EVD treatment and were classified as the treatment group. According to intraventricular hemorrhage volume and age, patients received conservative treatment were pair matched and classified as control group. Then we compared the clinical outcome of moderate disability or less degree of discharge (mRS ≤3) and death incidence (mRS 6) between two groups.
A total of 361 patients with IVH were treated during these six years. Among them, 75 cases were chosen as treatment group. Another 75 cases were pair matched as control group from 286 cases. At the time of admission, the ventricular hemorrhage volume of two groups were (55.8±22.7) ml and (53.7±23.3) ml (P=0.569) respectively. Cerebral hemorrhage volume were (23.6±5.3) ml and (24.0±5.4) ml (P=0.631). And the median Glasgow coma score (GCS) were 4[IQR(3, 7)] and 5[IQR(4, 7)](P=0.131). At the discharge time, there were 16% (12/75) patients scored mRS≤3 in treatment group, while 2.7% (2/75) in control group (P<0.005). The absolute risk reduction (ARR) was 13.3%, and the number needed to treat (NNT) was 7.5. The mortality rate of treatment group was 13.3% (10/75), much lower than that of the control group 41.1% (31/75,P<0.001). ARR was 27.8% and NNT was 3.6.
Although the prognosis of SeIVH was poor, compared with conservative treatment, EVD treatment significantly improved the outcome of these patients. Randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the efficacy of EVD.
Feasibility and value of index of microcirculatory resistance in patients with acute myocardial infarction after primary percutaneous coronary intervention
To evaluate the feasibility of detecting index of microcirculatory resistance (IMR) and the relationship between IMR and left ventricular (LV) systolic function after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
The patients with first AMI received primary PCI in Peking University Third Hospital were enrolled from January 2014 to March 2016. IMR were measured immediately after PCI by using pressure/temperature wire. The relationship between IMR and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) assessed by echocardiography at first day and 6 months after admission was evaluated.
Twenty-eight patients with anterior wall AMI were enrolled, with an average age (56±13) years. The success rate of IMR detection was 100%. The mean IMR was (33±18 )mmHg·s. There was no complication related to intravenous adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (140 μg· kg -1· min-1). The IMR was negatively correlated with TIMI blood flow grade after primary PCI (r=-0.386, P=0.043), and positively correlated with female gender, CK peak value and TnT peak value (r=0.430, P=0.022; r=0.431, P=0.025; r=0.434, P=0.024). After 6 months of follow-up, no adverse cardiovascular events (including cardiac death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, malignant arrhythmia, unplanned revascularization, hospitalization for unstable angina pectoris and severe heart failure requiring hospitalization) occurred. LVEF increased significantly compared with the first day after PCI (0.54±0.08 vs 0.47±0.06, P=0.001), and IMR was negatively correlated with LVEF after 6 months (r=-0.477, P=0.014). Multivariable linear regression analysis showed that CK peak and IMR were predictors of LVEF after six months ( β=-0.595, t=-3.814, P=0.01; β=-0.352, t=-2.26, P=0.036).
Immediate detection of IMR in patients with anterior wall AMI after PCI is safe and feasible. The immediate IMR after PCI reflects the extent of myocardial necrosis and myocardial perfusion, and is a predictor of LVEF at 6 months after PCI.
Diagnostic value of quantitative pharmacokinetic parameters and relative quantitative pharmacokinetic parameters in breast lesions with dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI
To explore the differential between the value of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI quantitative pharmacokinetic parameters and relative pharmacokinetic quantitative parameters in breast lesions.
Retrospective analysis of 255 patients(262 breast lesions) who was obtained by clinical palpation , ultrasound or full-field digital mammography , and then all lessions were pathologically confirmed in Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University from May 2012 to May 2016. A 3.0 T MRI scanner was used to obtain the quantitative MR pharmacokinetic parameters: volume transfer constant (Ktrans), exchange rate constant (kep)and extravascular extracellular volume fraction (Ve). And measured the quantitative pharmacokinetic parameters of normal glands tissues which on the same side of the same level of the lesions; and then calculated the value of relative pharmacokinetic parameters: rKrans、rkep and rVe.To explore the diagnostic value of two pharmacokinetic parameters in differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast lesions using receiver operating curves and model of logistic regression.
(1)There were significant differences between benign lesions and malignant lesions in Ktrans and kep (t=15.489, 15.022, respectively, P<0.05), there were no significant differences between benign lesions and malignant lesions in Ve(t=-2.346, P>0.05). The areas under the ROC curve(AUC)of Ktrans, kep and Ve between malignant and benign lesions were 0.933, 0.948 and 0.387, the sensitivity of Ktrans, kep and Ve were 77.1%, 85.0%, 51.0% , and the specificity of Ktrans, kep and Ve were 96.3%, 93.6%, 60.8% for the differential diagnosis of breast lesions if taken the maximum Youden’s index as cut-off. (2)There were significant differences between benign lesions and malignant lesions in rKtrans, rkep and rVe (t=14.177, 11.726, 2.477, respectively, P<0.05). The AUC of rKtrans, rkep and rVe between malignant and benign lesions were 0.963, 0.903 and 0.575, the sensitivity of rKtrans, rkep and rVe were 85.6%, 71.9%, 52.9% , and the specificity of rKtrans, rkep and rVe were 94.5%, 92.7%, 60.6% for the differential diagnosis of breast lesions.(3)There was no significant difference in the area under the ROC curve between the predictive probability of quantitative pharmacokinetic parameters and the prediction probability of relative quantitative pharmacokinetic parameters(Z=0.867, P=0.195).
There was no significant difference between the quantitative parameter values (Ktrans, kep) and the relative quantitative parameter values (rKtrans, rkep) in diagnosis of breast lesions, which were important parameters in differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast lesions.
MRI anatomy and injury of the lateral collateral ligaments of ankle
To explore the MRI features of the lateral collateral ligament injuries of the ankle and determine the value MRI in diagnosing the ligament injuries of the ankle.
The study was reviewed and approved by an institutional review board of hospital. Retrospective analysised 10 healthy volunteers and 26 ankle injury cases underwent surgery since January 2013 to September 2016, the MR imaging findings of patients were compared with volunteers′ and operative documents, to analysis the MRI feature of the ligament injuries of the ankle.
The normal anterior talofibular ligament and posterior talofibular ligament can be manifest in 3-4 layers of MRI, and can be fully displayed in 1 layer. The normal calcaneofibular ligament can be manifest in 3 layers of MRI, but can not be fully displayed in 1 layer. 26 cases of lateral ligament injury (including 1 case of ATFL injury, 1 case of CFL injury, 3 cases of ATFL conjunction with CFL injury, 3 cases of ATFL conjunction with CFL and PTFL injury) manifested the heterogeneous signal of the T1-weighted image, the ligament disruption, the increased signal intensity on fat-suppression PD-weighted image , the surrounding soft tissue edema and bone marrow edema.
MR imaging is an accurate method for evaluation of the ligament injuries of the ankle, and it is a useful tool for diagnosis and treatment.
Effect of image fusion technology of radioactive particles implantation before and after the planning target and dosimetry
To compare the post-implant target volumes and dosimetric evaluation with pre-plan, the gross tumor volume(GTV) by CT image fusion-based and the manual delineation of target volume in CT guided radioactive seeds implantation.
A total of 10 patients treated under CT-guidance 125I seed implantation during March 2016 to April 2016 were analyzed in Peking University Third Hospital.All patients underwent pre-operative CT simulation, pre-operative planning, implantation seeds, CT scanning after seed implantation and dosimetric evaluation of GTV.In every patient, post-implant target volumes were delineated by both two methods, and were divided into two groups. Group 1: image fusion pre-implantation simulation and post-operative CT image, then the contours of GTV were automatically performed by brachytherapy treatment planning system; Group 2: the contouring of the GTV on post-operative CT image were performed manually by three senior radiation oncologists independently. The average of three data was sets. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software, version 3.2.0. The paired t-test was used to compare the target volumes and D90 parameters in two modality.
In Group 1, average volume of GTV in post-operation group was 12-167(73±56) cm3. D90 was 101-153 (142±19)Gy. In Group 2, they were 14-186(80±58)cm3 and 96-146(122±16) Gy respectively. In both target volumes and D90, there was no statistical difference between pre-operation and post-operation in Group 1.The D90 was slightly lower than that of pre-plan group, but there was no statistical difference (P=0.142); in Group 2, between pre-operation and post-operation group, there was a significant statistical difference in the GTV (P=0.002). The difference of D90 was similarly (P<0.01).
The method of delineation of post-implant GTV through fusion pre-implantation simulation and post-operative CT scan images, the contours of GTV are automatically performed by brachytherapy treatment planning system appears to have improved more accuracy, reproducibility and convenience than manual delineation of target volume by maximum reduce the interference from artificial factor and metal artifacts. Further work and more cases are required in the future.
Initial study of transthoracic echocardiography guided three-dimensional printing on the application of assessment of structural heart disease
To investigate the feasibility and diagnostic value of preoperative transthoracic echocardiography guided three dimensional printing model (TTE Guided 3DPM) on the assessment of structural heart disease (SHD).
From February 2016 to October 2016, 44 patients underwent cardiac surgery in Tianjin Chest Hospital, forty-four patients were assessed preoperatively using TTE Guided 3DPM, including 25 males and 19 females, aged 3-75 years, with an average of (44±22) years. compared to conventional three dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (3D-TTE), and took direct intraoperative findings as "Golden Standard" simultaneously. There are twelve patients with SHD, including four cases with mitral prolapse, two cases with partial endocardial cushion defect, two cases with secondary atrial septal defect, two cases with rheumatic mitral stenosis, one case with tetralogy of Fallot, one case with ventricular septal defect (VSD), thirty-two patients without SHD were designed as negative control.
The sensitivity and specificity of TTE Guided 3DPM were greater than or equal to 3D-TTE, P value of McNemar test of 3D-TTE was greater than 0.05, the difference was not statistically significant, kappa=0.745, P<0.01, indicated that the results of 3DTTE and the gold standard were generally consistent.P value of McNemar test of TTE Guided 3DPM was greater than 0.05, the difference was not statistically significant, kappa=0.955, P<0.01, indicated that the results of TTE Guided 3DPM and gold standards were consistent. Compared with 3D-TTE and TTE Guided 3DPM,P value was greater than 0.05, the difference was not statistically significant, kappa=0.879, P<0.01, indicated that the results of 3D-TTE and TTE Guided 3DPM were consistent. TTE Guided 3DPM displayed the three-dimensional structure of SHD cardiac lesions clearly, which were consistent with intraoperative findings.
TTE Guided 3DPM provides essential information for the preoperative evaluation and decision of SHD.
Analysis of the clinical characteristics and efficacy of 20 cases of extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease in head and neck
To analyze the clinical characteristics and efficacy of extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease in head and neck.
Clinical and pathological features and follow-up of patients who were diagnosed as RDD at Beijing Tongren Hospital of Capital Medical University between May 2008 and November 2016 were analyzed retrospectively.
There were a total of 20 extranodal RDD patients in head and neck including 14 females and 6 males, aged from 27 to 86 years (mean 52.5 years). Nose (14 cases) and throat (5 cases) were most commonly involved organs and 5 patients had 2 or more organs involved. Diagnosis depends on biopsy. Histopathologically, the lesions of RDD were characterized by the presence of large histiocytes with emperipolesis. The large sinus histiocytes were positive for S-100 and CD68 protein staining. Diagnostic Errors in 13 patients and operations in all patients were happened. More than 1 operation was performed in 9 recurrence patients. Eight patients were treated by Glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive agents. All the patients were alive until Feb 2017.
Extranodal RDD in head and neck is known as a rare benign idiopathic proliferative disease. Nose is the most common site involved, and recurrence easily. It is diagnosis depending on histopathological report. Operation is first choice in diagnosis and treatment now. Glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive agents are effective in recurrence patients.
Implementation of multimodal navigation combined with intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging in the frameless stereotactic biopsy of intracranial lesions
To investigate the impact and value of multimodal navigation and intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) on the biopsy of intracranial lesions.
From February, 2009 to December, 2016, this study enrolled 156 patients, who underwent multimodal navigation and iMRI-guided brain biopsy in the Neurosurgery Department of PLA General Hospital. Metabolic information was used for biopsy target selection. Intraoperative guidance helped biopsy trajectory avoid the eloquent structures. iMRI was performed to prove the biopsy accuracy and to revise the incorrect biopsy. Diagnostic rate, perioperative neurological status, surgical parameter, and surgical outcome were recorded.
The first iMRI helped to revise 7 (4.5%) incorrect biopsy sites, and final iMRI confirmed biopsy accuracy in all cases. Postoperative diagnostic rate was 96.8% (151/156). No statistical difference was found between postoperative and preoperative neurological statuses, despite 86 (55.1%) lesions were adjacent to eloquent areas. Additionally, iMRI detected 6 (3.8%) intraoperative hematomas that were treated immediately.
Brian biopsy with iMRI and multimodal navigation is a safe, accurate and efficient biopsy modality. This technique may help increase the biopsy accuracy with low morbidity and mortality.
Clinical analysis of lateral supraorbital microsurgical approach for ruptured anterior circulation aneurysm
To explore the safety and efficiency of lateral supraorbital (LSO) approach for the ruptured anterior circulation aneurysm.
The clinical data of 23 patients with grade Ⅰ-Ⅲ ruptured anterior circulation aneurysm via LSO at the Second Hospital of Shandong University from February 2016 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical data included their clinical manifestations, radiological finding, microsurgical techniques and follow-up results.
All patients were diagnosed as anterior circulation aneurysm by preoperative CT angiography (CTA) or Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA). They all accepted aneurysm clipping via LSO. The operations carried out smoothly, with no operation related complications. They were followed up for 2 to 12 months, and the Glasgow outcome scales (GOS) were 5 in 18 patients (78.3%), 4 in 2 patients (8.7%), 3 in 2 patients (8.7%), and 1 in 1 patient (4.3%).
LSO could provide adequate exposure for the anterior circulation aneurysm, so the clipping could be carried out safely and effectively. LSO is a simple and minimally invasive surgical approach, and when it is used by the skilled master of pterion approach, its advantage could be fully played.
Characteristics of repetitive nerve stimulation in 53 cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
To investigate the feature of repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and correlation between RNS and clinical features and electromyography (EMG) findings of the corresponding muscle.
Needle EMG and RNS were performed in 53 patients with ALS, who were recruited into Department of Neurology of Chinese PLA general hospital during April to December in 2016. Decrement of the compond muscle action potential (CMAP) in response to RNS of different nerves and stimulus frequencies was compared. The effects of gender, age of onset, disease duration, region of onset, ALS functional rating scale-revised (ALSFRS-R) and rate of disease progression (ΔFS) on the decrement were analyzed.
49.1% of patients with ALS had decremental responses to low frequency RNS (LF-RNS) in accessory nerve, which was lower in ulnar nerve (4.3%) and common peroneal nerve (2.6%). Decremental responses of accessory nerve at 3 Hz were observed in 49.1% of patients with ALS, more frequent than 30.2% at 1 Hz. None of the patients had increased responses to high frequency RNS. Patients with upper-limb-onset, longer disease duration and lower ALSFRS-R tended to have more frequent decrement of CMAP in response to RNS. The decrement with LF-RNS of accessory nerve was in concert with neurogenic damage of sternocleidomastoid muscle with needle EMG (r=0.365, P=0.007). There were 3 patients who had decremental responses to LF-RNS in accessory nerve without clinical involvement and neurogenic damage of sternocleidomastoid muscle.
There is significant decrement of CMAP in response to LF-RNS of accessory nerve in patients with ALS, which may reveal neuromuscular junction (NMJ) impairment. It may indicated a dying-back pattern of disease progression which derived from motor neuron terminal or NMJ to neuronal soma that some patients with ALS have decremental responses in RNS without clinical involvement and neurogenic damage of sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Clinical characteristics of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders associated with syringomyelia
To analyze the clinical characteristics of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) associated with syringomyelia (SML).
The clinical manifestations, laboratory parameters and imaging findings of 7 patients with NMOSD associated with SML during June 2008 to August 2016 from The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University were retrospectively analyzed.
Six patients were female and 1 was male, with ages ranging from 27-67 years, the course of the disease was 3-12 years, recurrence was 2-7 times, all the patients were cerebrospinal fluid oligoclonal bands (CSF OCB) negative, 5 patients were positive for aquaporin-4-antibody/NMO-IgG. Sensory and motor dysfunction, bowel or bladder dysfunction were the common clinical manifestation, and pain was a significant symptom. Syringomyelia was predominantly located in C4-T10, cavity length 2-6 mm, diameter 0.8-3.6 mm; 5 had lobes involvement and 6 had long segmental spinal cord involvement.
NMOSD associated with SML had a high frequency of occurrence in female, with the clinical characteristics of limb pain, easy progression, high recurrence rate and disability rate. The anti AQP4 antibody were commonly seen in these patients. Syringomyelia was predominantly located in the lower cervical and upper thoracic spinal cord, the lobar and longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis were frequently found in patients with NMOSD associated with SML.
Treatment of complicated ruptured cerebral arteriovenous malformations through internal jugular vein
A 59-year-old male was admitted to Henan Provincial People's Hospital on November 14, 2016 with a sudden headache for 17 days as the main complaint. The admission mRS score was 1, mainly showing memory loss and slightly less speech. Cranial CT scan and head and neck vascular CTA on October 29, 2016 showed vascular malformation of left frontoparietotemporal lobe and insular hematoma (
Pathophysiological mechanisms of reflex epilepsy
reflex epilepsy is clinically rare, accounting for about 5% of all epilepsy patients[
Research progress of regulatory B cells in rheumatoid arthritis
For a long time, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), B cells are commonly considered to be one of the pathogenic cells that produce high-affinity, specific autoantibodies and induce T cell activation[
Advances in prehospital emergency treatment of acute coronary syndrome
Starting the emergency system (EMS) to take immediate pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency measures for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Shortening the total myocardial ischemia time and saving the dying myocardium are the most important clinical measures.
Research progress of 3D digital printing technology in clinical application of trauma and orthopedics
Three-dimensional images can be quickly converted into real models, which can be applied to preoperative diagnosis, simulated surgery, intraoperative navigation, and customized implants, so as to optimize preoperative design, improve surgical accuracy and reduce postoperative complications. This paper reviews the clinical application status of 3D digital printing technology in trauma and orthopedics, anatomical model printing, surgical instrument design and internal implant customization.
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