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Hypothermia can have adverse effects on various systems of trauma patients, and significantly increase the mortality. All of the current rewarming equipments are contact rewarming equipment, which have the shortcomings of single function and poor effect. The medical staff of the First People's Hospital of Chenzhou designed a multi-functional infrared heating medical rewarming equipment, and obtained the National Utility Model Patent of China (ZL 2018 2 1705172.9). By integrating the infrared heating lamp tube and the air heating device and controlling them independently, the equipment can not only treat the wound by infrared alone, but also keep the wound warm by using the air heating function at low room temperature. In addition, it can also warm the patients with hypothermia separately. The device's dual functions of promoting wound healing and rewarming by infrared therapy and wind-heating are accurate. It is easy to operate with good controllability, and contributes to individualized precision treatment, which is worthy of transformation and promotion.
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Objective To explore the value of a new community-acquired pneumonia severity index(CPSI) in predicting the severity and mortality of patients with community-acquired pneumonia(CAP).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted.Patients with CAP in critical care medicine of the First People's Hospital of Chenzhou were enrolled in this study.According to whether the patients died within 28 days,patients were divided into the survival group and the death group.The difference of sex,age,vital signs,blood test,the lowest Glasgow coma score (GCS) and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score,sepsis related organ failure assessment (SOFA)score,CURB-65 (confusion,uremia,respiratory rate,BP,age 65 years) score,pneumonia severity index (PSI) score and community-acquired pneumonia severity index (CPSI) score were compared between the two groups.Logistic regression analysis was performed for the scoring systems with statistical significance in univariate analysis.The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) was drawn to analyze the prognostic value of each scoring system.Results Totally 283 patients were enrolled in this study (184 survivals and 99 deaths,mortality rate 35％).Univariate analysis showed that age,mechanical ventilation (MV) ratio,the fastest heart beat rate (HR),the lowest systolic blood pressure (SBP),the lowest mean blood pressure (MAP),pressure adjusted shock index (PASI),inspired oxygen concentration (FiO2),arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2),and oxygenation index (PO2/FiO2),blood urea nitrogen concentration (BUN),serum creatinine concentration (Scr),urine output,length of ICU stay,the lowest GCS,and APACHE Ⅱ score were significantly different between the two groups (P＜0.05).Multivariate regression analysis showed that CPSI score and SOFA score were independent risk factors for patients with CAP.The ROC curve of CAP patients was predicted in each scoring system,and the area under the ROC curve of CPSI score (0.728),SOFA and age score (0.708),PSI score (0.701),APACHE Ⅱ score (0.690),CURB-65 score (0.687) and SOFA score (0.683) gradually decreased.The sensitivity and specificity of the area under curve prediction showed that CPSI score was superior to the other scores.Conclusions The CPSI score can evaluate the severity of CAP patients,efficiently predict the outcome of patients with CAP,and can be widely used in clinical practice.
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Objective To study the predicting value of four different scoring systems such as the acute physiology and chronichealth evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score, sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score, quick SOFA (qSOFA) score and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) score for the prognosis of septic patients. Methods A retrospective analysis were conducted. Septic patients in intensive care unit (ICU) of the First People's Hospital of Chenzhou form July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2016 were enrolled.Patients were divided into survival group and death group according to 28-day outcome. The difference of clinic data, the worst clinical index value within 24 hours, whether mechanical ventilation performed on first day, length of stay in ICU, APACHE Ⅱ score, SOFA score, qSOFA score and SIRS score were compared between the two groups. The significant different factors of sepsis outcome in univariate analysis were analyzed by multiple logistic regression, and the ability of four scoring systems was tested by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results 311 patients were enrolled in this study (221 survivals, 90 deaths, 28-day mortality rate 28.9%). Univariate analysis showed age, mechanical ventilation ratio, urine output, length of stay in ICU and the fastest heart beat rate (HR), the lowest systolic blood pressure (SBP), the lowest mean arterial pressure (MAP), HCO3-, minimum arterial blood oxygen partial pressure (PaO2), minimum oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2), the maximum fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2), Na+, the highest concentration of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), the highest concentration of serum creatinine (SCr), minimum concentration of plasma albumin (Alb), Glasgow coma score (GCS) score, APACHE Ⅱ score, SOFA score, qSOFA score, within 24 hours after diagnosis were significantly different between two groups (allP < 0.05). Multiple logistic regression showed age [odds ratio (OR) = 1.388, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) = 1.074-1.794,P = 0.012], PaO2/FiO2 (OR = 0.459, 95%CI = 0.259-0.812,P = 0.007), concentration of plasma Alb (OR = 0.523, 95%CI = 0.303-0.903,P = 0.020), GCS score (OR = 0.541, 95%CI = 0.303-0.967,P = 0.038) and SOFA scores (OR = 3.189, 95%CI = 1.813-5.610,P = 0.000) were independent risk factors for sepsis outcome. ROC curve test showed the APACHE Ⅱ score, SOFA score and qSOFA score had the ability to predict the outcome in critical ill patients with sepsis, the SOFA score of the most powerful, the area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.700,when the cut-off value was 7.5 points, the sensitivity was 73.3% and specificity was 58.8%.Conclusions APACHE Ⅱ score, SOFA score and qSOFA score have the predictive properties for septic patients. SOFA score is an independent prognostic risk factor of sepsis, while qSOFA score can be widely used in clinical practice as the advantage of quick evaluating.
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Objective To investigate the effects of autophagy on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced vascular hyper-permeability. Methods ① In vitro: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were randomly divided into blank group, LPS group (5 mg/L LPS stimulation), autophagy inhibitor 6-amino-3-methyl purine (3-MA) + LPS group (5 mmol/L 3-MA pretreatment for 30 minutes + 5 mg/L LPS stimulation) and autophagy revulsive Rapamycin (RAP) + LPS group (10 nmol/L RAP pretreatment for 30 minutes + 5 mg/L LPS stimulation). After LPS simulation for 60 minutes in four groups, endothelial permeability was detected by trans-endothelial electrical resistance (TER) determination. The protein expressions of autophagy marker protein microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ) and autophagy related gene Beclin-1 were detected by Western Blot. Cell apoptosis was evaluated by using flow cytometry. Caspase-3 activity was detected by fluorometric assay kit. ② In vivo: 24 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly assigned to four groups according to random number table, with 6 rats in each group. The rats in control group received no treatment; rats in model group were tail intravenous injected 10 mg/kg of LPS. The rats in 3-MA pretreatment and RAP pretreatment groups were tail intravenous injected 10 mg/kg of 3-MA or 2 mg/kg of RAP pretreatment for 30 minutes before 10 mg/kg LPS injection. The extravasation of FITC-albumin in mesenteric post-capillary venules was observed by fluorescence microscope. Then the change in fluorescence intensity of FITC-albumin between the intravascular and extravascular space (ΔI) were measured to reflect vascular permeability. Results ① In vitro, compared with blank group, the LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ protein, Beclin-1 protein, caspase-3 activity and rate of cell apoptosis in LPS group were increased, and the TER was decreased. Compared with LPS group, the LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ, Beclin-1, caspase-3 activity and rate of cell apoptosis in 3-MA+LPS group were decreased, and the TER was increased [LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ protein: (288.2±33.3)% vs. (420.5±39.4)%, Beclin-1 protein: (185.3±26.4)% vs. (293.3±36.1)%, caspase-3 activity: (196.6±28.5)% vs. (339.5±25.4)%, rate of cell apoptosis: (9.50±0.99)% vs. (15.40±1.55)%, TER: 0.88±0.09 vs. 0.63±0.05, all P < 0.05]. Compared with LPS group, the LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ, Beclin-1, caspase-3 activity and rate of cell apoptosis in RAP+LPS group were further increased, and the TER was further decreased [LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ protein: (519.6±45.2)% vs. (420.5±39.4)%, Beclin-1 protein: (359.0±38.3)% vs. (293.3±36.1)%, caspase-3 activity: (449.1±31.0)% vs. (339.5±25.4)%, rate of cell apoptosis: (19.30±1.72)% vs. (15.40±1.55)%, TER: 0.54±0.05 vs. 0.63±0.05, all P < 0.05]. ② In vivo, the albumin extravasation and vascular permeability were increased in model group as compared with those of control group (ΔI: 0.54±0.07 vs. 0.13±0.03, P < 0.05). The albumin extravasation and vascular permeability were obviously decreased in 3-MA pretreatment group as compared with those of model group (ΔI: 0.25±0.05 vs. 0.54±0.07, P < 0.05). The albumin extravasation and vascular permeability were obviously increased in RAP pretreatment group as compared with those of model group (ΔI: 0.67±0.07 vs. 0.54±0.07, P < 0.05). Conclusions Inhibition of autophagy can reduce the LPS-induced vascular hyper-permeability, and enhanced autophagy can further increase vascular permeability. The mechanism of autophagy mediate vascular permeability may be related to the endothelial cells apoptosis.
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By structural modifications of our previous leads 1-3, 18 diarylamines were designed, synthesized and evaluated with a human tumor cell line panel, including A549, DU145, KB, and KB-vin cell lines, resulting in the discovery of new antitumor agents A6 and B2 with low micromolar G50 values ranging from 1.55-2.10 micromol x L(-1) for above cell lines, and A9 with GI50 values ranging from 1.55-2.10 micromol x L(-1) specially for DU145, KB, and KB-vin cells. Current structure-activity relationships are helpful for further lead optimization.
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Objective To explore the operative method and clinical effect of total hip arthroplasty with normal prosthesis in treatment of the advanced stage avascular necrosis of femoral head combined with severe femoral anteversion. Methods There were 15 patients ( 15 hips) including nine males and six females, at age range of 30-42 years (mean 37 years). The femoral anteversion was 40°-50° and Harris score of (59 ± 8) points. Total hip arthroplasty with normal prosthesis was performed to reduce the femoral anteversion for 20°-30° and increase the acetabulum anteversion for 10°-15°so as to recover a good involution relationship of the femoral head and the acetabulum and avoid anterior dislocation. The imaging examination and Harris scoring were performed regularly postoperatively. Results A follow-up for mean 2.9 years (2.5-3.7 years) in 15 patients showed that all patients obtained good range of joint motion and good stability of all the hip prostheses. Harris score was (88±6) points at 2 years post-opera-tively, which was significantly better than preoperation (P < 0.01 ). Conclusions Total hip arthro-plasty with normal prosthesis can obtain good involution of the femoral head and the acetabulum in patients with advanced stage avascular necrosis of femoral head combined with severe femoral anteversion by simul-taneously regulating implant angle of femoral prosthesis and acetabular cup, which helps avoid use of small or specially made femoral stem or subtrochanteric derotational osteotomy.
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Objective To discuss the differences between hemiarthroplaty and dynamic hip screws (DHS) by comparing their effect in treatment of osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures. Methods A retrospective study was done on 86 patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures treated by hemiarthroplasty and dynamic hip screws respectively. After a follow-up for six months, the operation duration time, loss of ambulatory grades and prosthesis loosing were compared between two groups. Re-suits Operation was lasted for hmgcr time in DHS group, with significant difference between two groups. Loosening rate varied with different degree of osteoporosis in high-, moderate- and low-risk groups but not in hemiarthroplaty group. Internal fixators penetrating cortical bone occurred in DHS group, with inci-dence rate of 51.2%. On the contrary, no evidence proved loosening of prosthesis in hemiarthroplaty group. Conclusion For osteoporosis patients with intertrochanteric fracture, the hemiarthroplaty is a reasonable alternative to DHS device, for it can help obtain earlier and better functional recovery and less postoperative complication.
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Objective To investigate the causes and preventive methods of postoperative complications of femoral shaft fracture treated with intramedullary interlocking nails. Methods A total of 116 patients with femoral shaft fractures admitted to our hospital from 1994 to 1999 were retrospectively studied in this article. They were all treated with intramedullary interlocking nails. The locking nails were removed from the 14 patients with delayed union to convert the fixation from static to dynamic. For the 6 patients with bone nonunion, the locking nails were removed, and new locking nails and bone grafts were employed. And for the 4 patients with bone infection, the foci were cleaned and the locking nails were removed, then certain external fixation was applied. Results Followed up for 1 year, the fractures of 14 patients with delayed union were completely healed. For the 6 patients with bone nonunion, reoperation was needed in 4 patients and a third operation needed in 2 patients, and they all healed after being followed up for one and half a year. For the 4 patients with bone infection, only 3 patients healed. The whole effective rate was 95.8%. Conclusions Although the intramedullary interlocking nails used for femoral shaft fractures have advantages than other internal fixations, the complications of delayed healing, nonunion, bone infection and breaking nails are often found. The effective measures to reduce the complications include strict master of the operative indications, suitable materials for the implant and conversion of the fixation from static to dynamic in time, careful selection of debriding the realm or debriding no realm, complete debridement and strict abacterial procedures.
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Objective To compare the difference of function regain level of spinal cord after operative or non-operative treatments of cervical spinal cord injury without fracture dislocation. Methods Twenty-four cases with cervical spinal cord injury without fracture dislocation were retrospectively analyzed and divided into operative treatment group ( n =13) and non-operative treatment group ( n =11). JOA (Japanese Orthopaedic Association) scores at injury and during follow-up were recorded to make a comparison between operative treatment group and non-operative treatment group before and after treatment. Results JOA scores three months after treatment were 1.64?0.58 in the non-operative group and 3.29 ?0.90 in the operative treatment group. JOA scores 12 months after treatment were 2.00? 0.73 in the non-operative group and 4.93?0.96 in the operative treatment group. There was a significant difference statistically between both groups through t test ( P