Amisulprida una nueva profilaxis contra las náuseas y vómitos postoperatorios: una revisión de la literatura / Amisulpride new prophylaxis against postoperative nausea and vomiting: a review of the literature

Introducción: las náuseas y vómitos postoperatorios (PONV) son una complicación postoperatoria común de la anestesia, por lo que la búsqueda de nuevas profilaxis efectivas ha aumentado durante los últimos años, en este contexto se perfila como una opción efectiva el amisulprida, antipsicótico que actúa bloqueando los receptores dopaminérgicos D2 y D3, en dosis bajas. Métodos: se realizó una búsqueda en bases de datos establecidas como: Pubmed, Embase, Google Scholar, Medline y la Cochrane central registed of controlled trials. Con las siguientes definiciones clave: "NV" or "postoperative nausea and vomiting" or "postoperative nausea" or "postoperative vomiting" and "Amisulpride" or "APD421", con el fin de cumplir el objetivo general de verificar la efectividad de amisulprida como medicamento profiláctico en manejo de PONV. Resultados: se evaluaron 3 estudios multicéntricos randomizados controlados, con alto grado de confiabilidad y buena calidad metodológica. Se evidencia que el amisulprida es un medicamento profiláctico efectivo contra PONV y con buen perfil de seguridad. Discusión/Conclusión: el amisulprida es un medicamento profiláctico eficaz para prevención de PONV, en dosis óptima de 5 mg, administrado durante el intraoperatorio de cirugías electivas en que se utilice anestesia general en pacientes de moderado a alto riesgo de PONV según escala de Apfel.

Introduction: postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common postoperative complications of anaesthesia, that is why the search for new effective prophylaxis has increased in recent years. Between the drugs that have been tested for this purpose, Amisulpride, an antipsychotic that blocks D2 and D3 dopaminergic receptors, seems to be an effective option when used in low doses. Methods: This search was done by using databases such as Pubmed, Embase, Google Scholar, Medline and the Cochrane central register of controlled. With the following keywords: "NV" or "postoperative nausea and vomiting" or "postoperative nausea" or "postoperative vomiting" and"Amisulpride" or "APD421", with the purpose of verifying the effectiveness of Amisulpride as prophylactic medication in PONV man-agement, which is our main objective. Results: 3 randomised, controlled, multicenter, with high reliability and good methodological quality studies were evaluated. Evidence suggests that Amisulpride is effective as a prophylactic medication against PONV, and it also has a good safety profile. Discussion/Conclusion: Amisulpride administered in an optimal dose of 5 mg during intraoperative elective surgeries that required general anaesthesia, showed to be effective in preventing PONV as a prophylactic drug in patients with moderate to high risk of PONV according to the Apfel scale.

Prevalence Of Patency Of Accessory Pancreatic Duct At Minor Papilla In South Indian Population: A Cadaveric Study

The accessory pancreatic duct is the smaller and less constant pancreatic duct in comparison with the mainpancreatic duct. We investigated the patency of the accessory pancreatic duct and its role in pancreaticpathophysiology. The present study was carried out in the department of Anatomy and forensic medicine, ACSRGovt. medical college, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India and in the department of Anatomy, RIMS, Ongole, AndhraPradesh, India. With 96 human cadavers (64 males and 32 females) with 30 to 80 years age group have beenstudied after obtained of ethical committee permission. The dissection method was followed to obtain specimenof pancreas along with C-loop of duodenum, papillae were identified ad dye was injected into APD to see itspatency at MIP. 93.75% specimens present MIP. The prevalence of patency of APD at MIP in population understudy was 38.89%; this is more in males was 43.33%, when compared to the females was 30% but this differencewas not significant statistically. It observed that out of 35 patent APD cases, 33 cases had inter papillarydistance either 2cm or more than 2cm. I t indicates 94.29% of patent APD cases had inter-papillary distancee”2cm. So there is strong relationship between APD patency and inter papillary distance in population understudy. The means inter-papillary distance in patent APD cases was 2.29 ± 0.2cm and non-patent APD cases was1.85 ± 0.25 cm. This difference was statistically significant.

Impact of timing of abdominal paracentesis drainage on treatment outcomes in patients with severe acute pancreatitis / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective To study the impact of early abdominal paracentesis drainage (APD) on the clinical course in patients with severe acute pancreatitis and massive peritoneal effusion.Methods From January 2012 to January 2017,107 patients with severe acute pancreatitis treated at the Chengdu Military General Hospital were retrospective studied.According to whether the patients underwent abdominal paracentesis drainage within a week of hospital admission,they were divided into the APD group (n=66) and the Non-APD group (n=41).The APD group was further subgrouped into the 0-2 d (within 48 h),3-5 d and 6 -7 d subgroups.The mortality rates,progression rates,length of stay,cost of stay,organ failure rates and inflammatory state of each subgroup of the APD were statistically analyzed and compared.Results 22 patients in the Non-APD group progressed in four weeks to require percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD).The rate of progression was 53.7％,and the mortality rate was 22％.In the APD group,21 patients underwent PCD treatment within 4 weeks.The rate of progression was 31.8％ and the mortality rate was 9.1％.In the APD group,the progression rate for the patients in the 0-2 d subgroup was 6.9％,and the in-hospital mortality rate was O.When compared with the other subgroups,the 0 to 2 d subgroup of patients had significantly lower progression and in-hospital mortality rates,lower hospitalization duration and hospitalization costs.These patients at 1 week after hospitalization also had significantly better inflammatory indexes,less incidence of organ failure and better disease severity scores (P＜0.05).Conclusions The results confirmed the effectiveness of APD in treating patients with severe acute pancreatitis with significant peritoneal effusion.Puncture treatment within 48 hours significantly improved prognosis of patients.The best time window of APD treatment for patients with severe acute pancreatitis with massive abdominal fluid is within 48 hours of hospitalization.

MODELO PARAMÉTRICO DE LA ACTIVIDAD ELÉCTRICA CELULAR CARDIACA ESTIMADO A PARTIR DE REGISTROS ELECTROCARDIOGRÁFICOS ESTÁNDARES / PARAMETRICAL MODEL OF CARDIAC CELL ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY ESTIMATED FROM STANDARD ELECTROCARDIOGRAM RECORDINGS

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo principal relacionar la actividad eléctrica cardiaca celular con la actividad eléctrica cardiaca medida en una sola derivación del electrocardiograma (ECG), mediante un modelo paramétrico de potencial de acción (PA) celular, lo cual se llevó a cabo relacionando dinámicas conocidas, matemáticamente modelables, que existen a nivel de una célula cardiaca, a dinámicas que pueden ser encontradas en un registro ECG estándar. La principal dinámica celular a relacionar con el ECG es la conocida como curva de restitución celular en tres dimensiones, la cual relaciona la duración del potencial de acción celular (APD) con el intervalo diastólico que lo precede y con el mismo APD pero del ciclo cardiaco precedente. Curvas de restitución similares se encontraron en señales ECG registradas durante el test isométrico handgrip, relacionando el intervalo QT con el intervalo TQ que lo precede y con el intervalo QT del ciclo cardiaco precedente. Siguiendo esta similitud, un modelo paramétrico de curva de restitución, extraído de un modelo de PA a tres corrientes iónicas, es ajustado a la curva de restitución del ECG con el fin de estimar los parámetros del modelo de PA. Este modelo es finalmente simulado estimulándolo con un tren de impulsos de frecuencia igual a la frecuencia cardiaca del sujeto experimentado. Los resultados muestran que la curva de restitución obtenida experimentalmente a partir del ECG es similar a la obtenida a partir de la simulación del modelo de PA. Más aún, el APD simulado del modelo sigue de forma satisfactoria la variación en el tiempo del intervalo QT del sujeto experimentado. Esto abre nuevas perspectivas en el análisis de la actividad celular a partir de registros ECG estándar.

The main purpose of this paper is to relate cellular cardiac electrical activity with the cardiac electrical activity measured in only one electrocardiogram (ECG) lead, through a cellular action potential (AP) parametrical model. This is performed by relating known dynamics, which can be mathematically modeled, existing at a cardiac cell level, to dynamics which can be obtained from a standard ECG recording. The main cellular dynamic used for relating with the ECG is the one known as three dimensional cellular restitution curve, which relates the action potential duration (APD) with its preceding diastolic interval and with the APD of the preceding cardiac cycle. Similar restitution curves were found in ECG signals recorded under the isometric handgrip test by relating the QT interval with its preceding TQ interval and with the QT interval of the preceding cardiac cycle. Following this similarity, a parametrical restitution curve, derived from a three ionic current cellular AP model was fitted to the ECG restitution relation for AP model parameter estimation. This model is finally simulated by stimulating it with an impulse train of frequency similar to the heart rate of the tested subject. The results show that the restitution curve experimentally obtained from the ECG is similar to the one obtained from de AP model simulation. Moreover the simulated APD follows satisfactorily the QT interval time variation of the tested subject. This opens new perspectives for the analysis of cellular cardiac electrical activity from standard ECG recordings.

Role of the Alternans of Action Potential Duration and Aconitine-Induced Arrhythmias in Isolated Rabbit Hearts

Under conditions of Na+ channel hyperactivation with aconitine, the changes in action potential duration (APD) and the restitution characteristics have not been well defined in the context of aconitine-induced arrhythmogenesis. Optical mapping of voltage using RH237 was performed with eight extracted rabbit hearts that were perfused using the Langendorff system. The characteristics of APD restitution were assessed using the steady-state pacing protocol at baseline and 0.1 microM aconitine concentration. In addition, pseudo-ECG was analyzed at baseline, and with 0.1 and 1.0 microM of aconitine infusion respectively. Triggered activity was not shown in dose of 0.1 microM aconitine but overtly presented in 1.0 microM of aconitine. The slopes of the dynamic APD restitution curves were significantly steeper with 0.1 microM of aconitine than at baseline. With aconitine administration, the cycle length of initiation of APD alternans was significantly longer than at baseline (287.5 +/- 9.6 vs 247.5 +/- 15.0 msec, P = 0.016). The functional reentry following regional conduction block appears with the progression of APD alternans. Ventricular fibrillation is induced reproducibly at pacing cycle length showing a 2:1 conduction block. Low-dose aconitine produces arrhythmogenesis at an increasing restitution slope with APD alternans as well as regional conduction block that proceeds to functional reentry.

Comparison of Blood Pressure Control and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)

This study aimed to investigate the influence of different peritoneal dialysis regimens on blood pressure control, the diurnal pattern of blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy in patients on peritoneal dialysis. Forty-four patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis were enrolled into the study. Patients were treated with different regimens of peritoneal dialysis: 26 patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and 18 patients on automated peritoneal dialysis (APD). All patients performed 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and echocardiography. Echocardiography was performed for measurement of cardiac parameters and calculation of left ventricular mass index (LVMI). There were no significant differences in average of systolic and diastolic blood pressure during 24-hour, daytime, and nighttime between CAPD and APD groups. There were no significant differences in diurnal variation of blood pressure, systolic and diastolic blood pressure load, and LVMI between CAPD and APD groups. LVMI was associated with 24 hour systolic blood pressure load (r = 0.311, P < 0.05) and daytime systolic blood pressure load (r = 0.360, P < 0.05). In conclusion, this study found that there is no difference in blood pressure control, diurnal variation of blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy between CAPD and APD patients. The different peritoneal dialysis regimens might not influence blood pressure control and diurnal variation of blood pressure in patients on peritoneal dialysis.

Clinical Comparison of Automated Peritoneal Dialysis with Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis / 대한신장학회지

PURPOSE: Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is increasingly used due to freedom from daytime exchanges and flexibility of prescription. In this study, we compared APD with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) to assess the influence of mode of PD on various measures of clinical performance. METHODS: We followed 26 APD patients prospectively over a 12-month period and compared them with 16 CAPD patients in whom examinations of dialysis dose and residual renal function (RRF) at least twice during the 1st one year after dialysis were done. Weekly Kt/V urea (Kt/V) and standard creatinine clearance (SCCr) of PD, and RRF (24hr urine creatinine clearance) were measured at 1st month, 6th month and 12th month after start of dialysis. In addition, serial biochemical tests were analyzed every three months during this period. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics, RRF, SCCr and Kt/V were observed between APD and CAPD patients. Serum concentrations of bicarbonate, hemoglobin, and calcium tended to be higher in the APD group and actually serum bicarbonate levels at 9 months, calcium levels at 12 months and hemoglobin levels at 6 and 9 months were significantly higher in APD patients (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in serum sodium concentrations and peritonitis rate between the two groups. CONCLUSION: No significant differences were observed between APD and CAPD in Kt/V, SCCr and RRF for one year after start of PD. APD, however, may be advantageous in improving several biochemical markers such as blood levels of hemoglobin, bicarbonate, and calcium compared to CAPD.

Gamma-ray Detectors for Nuclear Medical Imaging Instruments / 핵의학분자영상

In this review paper, basic configurations of gamma detectors in SPECT and PET systems were reviewed together with key performance parameters of the imaging system, such as the detection efficiency, the spatial resolution, the contrast resolution, and the data acquisition time for quick understanding of the system-component relationship and future design of advanced systems. Also key elements of SPECT and PET detectors, such as collimators, gamma detectors were discussed in conjunction with their current and future trend. Especially development trend of new scintillation crystals, innovative silicon-based photo-sensors and futuristic room- temperature semiconductor detectors were reviewed for researchers who are interested in the development of future nuclear medical imaging instruments.

Ingestão de itens não alimentares (Pica) em pacientes em diálise peritoneal / Intake of non-food items (Pica) in peritoneal dialysis patients

Introdução: A palavra pica é definida como o desejo intenso e persistente da ingestão de itens não-alimentares com pouco ou nenhum valor nutricional.Pacientes em diálise podem estar propensos a tal distúrbio. Objetivo: Investigar a prevalência de pica em pacientes em diálise peritoneal. Métodos:Através de entrevista e aplicação de questionário, foram avaliados 106 pacientes maiores de 20 anos, submetidos à diálise peritoneal ambulatorial contínua(DPAC) ou à diálise peritoneal automatizada (DPA). Nos pacientes que apresentavam pica, foram coletados exames bioquímicos, incluindo: albumina,cálcio, creatinina, ferritina, ferro, fósforo, glicemia, hematócrito, hemoglobina, potássio, transferrina e uréia séricos, além do Kt/V para determinação da adequação dialítica. Os pacientes tiveram peso e estatura medidos, para cálculo do índice de massa corporal (IMC). Resultados: A idade dos pacientes foi de 57,1±14,3 anos (média±DP). Observou-se que 32% (n=34) dos indivíduos entrevistados apresentavam pica. Destes, a maioria dos praticantes(76,5%, n=26) era do sexo feminino. Os itens ingeridos em maior prevalência foram: gelo (25%), vinagre (20,8%) e suco de limão puros (12,5%). Não houvediferença significativa na presença de pica entre obesos e não obesos, assim como o problema não foi associado à anemia, sobrepeso ou à inadequacidade dialítica. Conclusão: A ingestão de itens não-alimentares não é um achado incomum na população em diálise peritoneal.

Introduction: The word pica is defined as an intensive and persistent desire for the intake of non-food items with little or no nutritional value. Dialysis patientsmay be susceptible to such disturbance. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of pica in a population of peritoneal dialysis patients. Methods: An openinterview and a questionnaire were applied to 106 patients in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and automated peritoneal dialysis (APD).Patients younger than 20 years were excluded from the study. For those patients who presented pica, biochemical analysis was performed, which included the serum measurements of albumin, calcium, creatinine, ferritin, iron, phosphorus, glucose, hematocrit, hemoglobin, potassium, transferrin and urea. Moreover, the delivery dose of dialysis was assessed by the calculation of Kt/V. Also, the body mass index (BMI) was calculated using measured weight and height. Results: The pica practice was observed in 32% (n=34) of the PD patients, whose age was 57.1±14.3 years (mean ±SD). From these patients, the majority of pica practitioners (76.5%, n=26) was female. The most reported consumed items were: ice (25%), pure vinegar (20.8%) and lemon juice(12.5%). There was no significant difference in the presence of pica between obese and non-obese patients, and the problem was not associated w i t h anemia, overweight or dialysis inadequacy. Conclusion: The intake of non-food items is not an uncommon finding in the peritoneal dialysis population.

Peritoneal Transport Characteristics and Peritoneal Clearance of beta2-microglobulin / 대한신장학회잡지

In addition to CAPD, various modalities of peritoneal dialysis such as CCPD and NIPD have been introduced recently. The adequacy in these peritoneal dialysis has been evaluated by clearance of small molecular weight solutes such as creatinine(molecular weight 113 Dalton) and urea(molecular weight 60 Dalton). The middle molecular weight solutes(molecular weight 3,000 to 12,000 Dalton) have been regarded as one of the uremic toxins. Relatively larger clearance of middle molecular weight solutes is one of the advantages of CAPD compared with HD. Although peritoneal transport of middle molecular solutes can be different from that of small molecular weight solutes because of its size, there are a few reports about peritoneal transport characteristics and clearance of middle molecular weight solutes in various modalities of PD. We wanted to analyze peritoneal transport characteristics and clearances of middle molecular weight solute in various modalities of peritoneal dialysis in comparison with small molecular weight solutes. To evaluate the potential differences in peritoneal transport characteristics and clearances of middle and small molecules in CAPD, CCPD and NIPD, we compared transport characteristics and clearance of beta2-MG and creatinine. 35 CAPD patients, 9 CCPD patients, 7 NIPD patients were included in the study, who were clinically stable for at least one month without peritonitis. he beta2-MG concentrations in serum and dialysate as measured by radioimmunoassay. Standard peritoneal equilibration test and a weekly peritoneal clearance for creatinine and beta2-microglobulin were used. The results were as follows: 1)Dialysate to plasma ratio of beta2-MG were 0.11+/-0.03, 0.13+/-0.05, 0.10+/-0.02, 0.08+/-0.03, respectively in high(N=6), high average(N=13), low average(N= 14), low(N=7) group according to PET. There were significant differences between high average and low average, high average and low group(p<0.05). Correlation between D/Pbeta2-MG ratio and D/Pcr ratio was significant(spearman's p=0.453, p<0.05). 2)In 35 CAPD patients, peritoneal creatinine and beta2-MG clearance were 48.9, 8.2L/wk, respectively and there was a weak correlation between them (Spearman's p=0.294, p<0.05). 3)The peritoneal creatinine clearance were 48.9, 41.0, 35.9L/wk and beta2-MG clearance were 8.2, 5.5, 4.1L/wk, respectively in CAPD, CCPD and NIPD. The ratio of peritoneal beta2-MG clearance to creatinine clearance were 0.16, 0.14, 0.11, respectively in CAPD, CCPD and NIPD. Peritoneal beta2-MG clearance in APD such as CCPD and NIPD is lesser than that in CAPD. In conclusion, peritoneal transport characteristics for beta2-MG differ from that for creatinine, although peritoneal clearnce for beta2-MG corrleated with that for creatinine. Perioneal clearance for beta2-MG was better in CAPD than in APD.