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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of corrected left ventricular ejection time (LVETc) and stroke volume (SV) monitored by transesophageal Doppler in guiding volume therapy during single lung transplantation. Methods Twenty-six American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅲ or Ⅳ pa-tients, aged 32- 55 yr, with body mass index of 18. 0- 24. 6 kg∕m2 , scheduled for elective single lung transplantation, were divided into 2 groups ( n = 13 each) using a random number table: control group (group C) and LVETc plus SV group (group LS). After implanting double lumen endobronchial tube, a transesophageal probe was inserted to monitor LVETc and SV in group LS, and Swan-Ganz catheter was in-serted via the right internal jugular vein puncture to monitor CVP in group C. Fluid infusion was given ac-cording to CVP, and CVP was maintained at 6-12 cmH2 O in group C. In group LS, fluid infusion was given according to LVETc and SV, LVETc was maintained at 0. 35-0. 40 s, and the fluctuation of SV was less than 10％ of the baseline before fluid replacement. At 5 min before one-lung ventilation, 30 min of one-lung ventilation, 30 min of pulmonary artery occlusion and 30 min of pulmonary artery unclamping and at the end of operation, blood samples were collected from the radial artery for blood gas analysis, blood lactate levels were recorded, and oxygenation index was calculated. The liquid intake and output volume was recorded before pulmonary artery occlusion (from the end of one-lung ventilation until the time point be-fore pulmonary artery occlusion), during pulmonary artery occlusion and during pulmonary artery unclamp-ing (from removal of atrial clamp until the end of operation). The consumption of intraoperative furosemide and metaraminol was recorded. The development of pharyngeal mucosal membrane injury, esophageal perfo-ration, hemorrhage or local hematoma was recorded after operation. Results Compared with group C, the oxygenation index was significantly increased and blood lactate concentrations were decreased at 30 min of pulmonary artery occlusion, 30 min of pulmonary artery unclamping and at the end of operation, the a-mount of crystalloid and colloid solution infused was increased before and during pulmonary artery occlusion and reduced during pulmonary artery unclamping, the urine output was increased in each period, and the consumption of intraoperative metaraminol was reduced in group LS (P<0. 05). No postoperative esophage-al perforation, bleeding or local hematoma was found in two groups, and only one patient had pharyngeal mucous membrane injury after operation in group LS. Conclusion LVETc and SV monitored by transesophageal Doppler can not only keep circulation capacity and tissue perfusion effective, but also main-tain hemodynamics relatively stable during operation for patients undergoing single lung transplantation.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine mixed with sufentanil for patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) after double lung transplantation.Methods Thirty-two patients of both sexes,aged 33-64 yr,of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅲ or Ⅳ,with body mass index of 18-29 kg/m2,were divided into 2 groups (n=16 each) using a random number table:sufentanil group (group S) and dexmedetomidine mixed with sufentanil group (group DS).PCIA was performed after operation in both groups.The PCIA solution contained sufentainl 3.0 μg/kg and tropisetron 10 mg (diluted to 100 ml in normal saline) in group S and sufentainl 3.0 μg/kg,dexmedetomidine 1.0 μg/kg and tropisetron 10 mg (diluted to 100 ml in normal saline) in group DS.Visual analogue scale score was maintained less than or equal to 3 during postoperative analgesia period,and sufentainl 5 μg was intravenously injected when visual analogue scale score was more than or equal to 4.The requirement for rescue analgesics and development of adverse reactions were recorded.The pulmonary arterial pressure was recorded at the end of surgery (T0) and at 2,4,8,24 and 48 h after surgery (T1-5).Results Compared with group S,the requirement for rescue analgesics,incidence of nausea and vomiting and pulmonary arterial pressure at T1-5 were significantly decreased in group DS (P＜0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine mixed with sufentanil produces better efficacy for PCIA with fewer adverse reactions and decreases the pulmonary arterial pressure after double lung transplantation.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of anesthetic factors on perioperative inflammatory responses in bilateral lung transplantation.Methods Fifty-six American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅲ or Ⅳ patients,aged 18-64 yr,weighing 45-65 kg,undergoing elective bilateral lung transplantation,were divided into 2 groups (n=28 each) using a random number table:routine anesthesia group (group R) and dexmedetomidine-based anesthesia group (group D).In group D,dexmedetomidine was intravenously infused as a dose of 1.0 μg/kg for 10 min followed by an infusion of 0.5 μg · kg-1 · h-1,propofol 4-6 mg · kg-1 · h-1,cisatracurium besylate 0.05 mg · kg-1 · h-1 and remifentanil 0.1-0.3 μg · kg-1 · min-1 were intravenously infused and 1％-2％ sevoflurane was inhaled.In group R,the method for anesthesia maintenance was similar to that previously described in group D except dexmedetomidine.Before anesthesia induction,immediately after intubation,immediately after one-lung ventilation,at 30 and 60 min after one-lung ventilation,immediately after two-lung ventilation,at 30 and 60 min after twolung ventilation,at the end of surgery and at 12 and 24 h after surgery (T0-10),blood samples were collected from the radial artery for determination of serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha,interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-8 levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The extubation time was recorded.Results The serum concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-alpha,IL-6 and IL-8 were significantly lower at T3-10,and the extubation time was shorter in group D than in group R (P＜0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine-based anesthesia can decrease perioperative inflammatory responses and is helpful in improving prognesis in the patients undergoing bilateral lung transplantation.
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Objective To investigate the clinical effect and feasibility of interventional treatment of cervical artery stenosis in the elderly patients aged 75 years and over. Methods The data of 60cases aged 75 years or over who underwent interventional treatment of the cervical arteriostenosis involving carotid artery (CA), vertebral artery (VA) or proximal segment of the subclavian artery (SCA) were analyzed retrospectively. The clinical manifestations, imaging characteristics,interventional managements and follow-up results were recorded. Results In this cohort, the mean age was (78. 9±3.7) years (range from 75 to 89). The 50 patients (93.3%) complained of cerebral ischemic symptoms, and all the patients had concurrent diseases or risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke history, and so on. Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) data showed 55 cases (91.7%) had 2 or more cerebral arteries with a stenosis exceeding 30%. Among all cases, 84 lesions were treated with 84 stents, with a technical success rate of 98.8%. After stenting, the percent diameter stenosis of lesions decreased from a mean of (80.8 ± 12.9) % to (7.1 ± 9.5 ) %. The periprocedural and 30-day postoperative neurological complication rate was 8. 3 %, resulting in a permanent complication rate of 5 %. Clinical improvement rate was 87.5%. During a follow-up period of (36.7±26. 3) months (range from 5 to 99), there were 4 deaths: 2 died from myocardial infarction, 1 died from brain metastases of lung cancer and 1 died from cerebral hemorrhage. Cerebral infarction recurred in 3 cases. Imaging follow-up in 78. 3% of patients for 66 stents, including ultrasound, CTA, MRA or DSA, showed that the general in-stent restenosis rate was 9. 1%, and the restenosis rate of VA, CA and SCA was 21.7% (5/23), 2.6%and 0, respectively. Conclusions The results of this series suggest that interventional treatment ofcervical artery stenosis in the elderly patients aged 75 years and over is effective and feasible. In our experience, clinical comprehensive management and skillful technique of the operator are equally important for the elderly patients aged 75 years and over with high incidence of concurrent diseases or risk factors.
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ObjectiveTo summarize the prevention and treatment of complications of carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) in the elderly. Methods88 cases (≥60 years) who underwent carotid angioplasty and stenting were collected from our hospital. The prevention and treatment of complications were analyzed retrospectively. ResultsNinety-two self-expanding stents were placed in the 88 cases and the technical success rate was 100%. The degree of stenosis was significantly improved from 82.6% to 13.2%. All patients were followed up for 3-12 months. Carotid sinus reaction was observed in 23 cases (26.1%) and it was more often in ≥70 years group than in 60～69 years group (P＜0.05). Meanwhile, compared with the distance ＞10 mm, Carotid sinus reaition was more often in the distance ≤ 10 mm between carotid bifurcation and maximum stenotic lesion (P＜ 0.05). Hypertension occurred in 6 cases, cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome in 4 cases including 1 case of cerebral hemorrhage. There were cases with cerebral ischemia in 1 case, cerebralvaseular spasm in 4 cases, acute renal insufficiency in 3 cases and ecchymosis and hematoma at the puncture site in 7 cases. There were 3 cases of transient ischemic attack, 1 case of myocardial infarction, 1 case of cerebral hemorrhage, 2 cases of mild neurological deficits and no death occurred during the period of follow-up. ConclusionsThere is higher risk for elderly patients undergoing CAS, but careful preoperative preparation and properly treatment may avoid the occurrence of complications.