Effect of spiny stress ball on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy under local anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To explore the effect of holding a spiny massaging ball intervention in intraoperative management of patients′ pain and anxiety during Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy under local anesthesia.Methods:90 cases of patients undergoing PTED with local anesthesia in our hospital were recruited and randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group squeezed a spiny massaging ball during the surgery, and the control group only received routine care. The patients′ pain degree, anxiety degree, satisfaction and Heart rate, blood pressure were measured.Results:The scores of intraoperative pain, anxiety in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group( t=7.858 and 2.260, P<0.05). There were no obvious change in satisfaction( P>0.05). The changes of heart rate and blood pressure in the experimental group were small, compared with the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The intervention of holding a spiny massaging ball can effectively alleviate patients′ pain and anxiety during PTED under local anesthesia, stable patients′ heart rate, blood pressure changes, improve surgical comfort and safety.

Effect of combination of dexmedetomidine and droperidol on emergence agitation of sevoflurane general anesthesia in the elderly undergoing thoracotomy / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the treatment effect of combination of dexmedetomidine and droperidol on emergence agitation during general anesthesia recovery period in the elderly undergoing thoracotomy. Methods Sixty patients with severe emergence agitation during general anesthesia recovery period undergoing thoracotomy for esophageal cancer or pulmonary lobectomy, aged 66-75 years, falling into ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ, were divided into three groups, 20 patients in each according to table of random number: group droperidol (group F) and group dexmedetomidine (group D) and group dexmedetomidine combining droperidol (group DF). In group F, 0.06 mg/kg droperidol was administrated via central vein. In group D, 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine was pumped via central vein in 10 min, followed by continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine in 0.2 μg·kg-1·h-1 for 1 h. While in group DF, 0.03 mg/kg droperidol was administrated via central vein and 0.5 μg/kg dexmedetomidine was pumped via central vein in 10 min, then followed by continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine in 0.2 μg·kg-1·h-1 for 1 h. The agitation scores and the Ramsay scores were collected after the beginning of anti-agitation. Arterial blood partial pressure of carbon dioxide was tested. Postoperative complications including nausea and vomiting were recorded. Results Compared with group D, the agitation scores at 5, 10, 15 and 20 min in group DF were lower (P ＜ 0.05). Comparing with group F, the agitation scores at 60, 90 and 120 min in group DF were lower (P ＜ 0.05). The incidence of over-sedation in group DF and in group D was less than that in group F (P ＜ 0.05). PaCO2 was unaltered in all the groups after treatment. The incidence of nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, hypertension, hypotension and respiration depression and long QT interval between the groups were comparable. Conclusion Combination of dexmedetomidine and droperidol is effective and safe in the treatment of agitation during sevoflurane general anesthesia recovery period in the elderly undergoing thoracotomy.

Autophagy promotes survival of adipose cells by inhibiting apoptosis un-der in vitro starvation / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To detect the changes of autophagy in adipose cells under starvation , and to clarify the effects of autophagy on the cell survival and apoptosis under starvation .METHODS: Rapamycin ( RAP) was applied to promote autophagy of adipose cells .These cells were then incubated under oxygen-glucose deprivation ( OGD) condition. After exposure of the cells to OGD , the changes of autophagy and apoptosis were determined by Western blotting , transmis-sion electron microscopy and TUNEL assay .RESULTS:Compared with the control cells , OGD-challenged cells had much higher level of autophagy .The apoptotic rate in OGD group was much higher than that in control group , which was reflected by increased protein level of activated caspase-3 and percentages of TUNEL positive cells .Preconditioning with RAP effec-tively improved OGD-induced autophagy , but did not affect the cell survival and apoptosis under normal condition , and ob-viously decreased the apoptotic rate of the cells under OGD condition .CONCLUSION:Autophagy protects adipose cells against starvation-induced apoptosis .Promotion of autophagy is helpful for attenuating starvation-induced apoptosis of the cells under OGD condition .

Anesthetics in establishment of rabbit models of ileal neobladder / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:The anesthesia process is required strict in establishing rabbit models of ileal neobladder. It is required for cleaning operation field, quick postoperative recovery, and the choice of anesthetics and anesthesia does not influence smooth muscle peristalsis. OBJECTIVE:To compare the anesthetic effects between urethane and chloral hydrate in rabbits with ileal neobladder. METHODS:Eighteen rabbits were randomly assigned to urethane and chloral hydrate groups, and were respectively anesthetized with 20% urethane 5 mL/kg and 10% chloral hydrate 2 mL/kg through the ear vein. Double ureter was dissociated at 1 cm outside original bladder, and 15 cm-intestine obtained from 10 cm of ileocecal junction was implanted so as to establish models of ileal neobladder. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Heart rates were significantly lower compared with these before anesthesia in al cases (P≤ 0.05), but no differences were detected between two groups (P > 0.05). Compared with the chloral hydrate group, the maintain time and recovery time were longer and the mortality rate was higher in the urethane group. Above data indicated that chloral hydrate is a safe long-acting anesthetic in establishing rabbit models of ileal neobladder.

Role of δ receptor in reduction of hypoxia-reoxygenation injury to cardiomyocytes by morphine preconditioning in rats with chronic heart failure / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the role of δ receptor in reduction of hypoxia-reoxygenation (H/R) injury to cardiomyocytes by morphine preconditioning in rats with chronic heart failure.Methods Adult male Sprauge-Dawley rats weighing 220-250 g were used in the study.Chronic heart failure was induced by injection of adriamycin 2 mg/kg via the tail vein once a week for 6 weeks.Their hearts were removed 2 weeks after the last injection and the cardiomyocytes were isolated and cultured.The cells were randomly divided into 5 groups ( n =8 each):control group (group C); H/R group; morphine preconditioning group (group MPC); morphine preconditioning + naloxone (opioid receptor antagonist ) group (group MPC + Naloxone) ; morphine preconditioning + naltrindole ( δ receptor antagonist) group ( MPC + Naltrindole group).The cells were cultured in normal culture atmosphere in group C and were exposed in hypoxic air for 3 h followed by 1 h reoxygenation in the other groups.Morphine preconditioning was performed immediately before hypoxia in group MPC.Naloxone and naltrindole were added before morphine preconditioning in groups MPC + Naloxone and MPC + Natrindole respectively.At 1 h of reoxygenation,the cell viability ( by MTT assay),activities of lactate dehydrogenase ( LDH ) and creatine kinase (CK),and cell apoptosis were detected.The apoptotic rate was calculated.Results The cell viability was significantly lower,and the activities of LDH and CK and apoptotic rate were significantly higher in groups H/R,MPC + Naloxone and MPC + Natrindole than in group C (P ＜ 0.05).The cell viability was significantly higher,and the activities of LDH and CK and apoptotic rate were significantly lower in group MPC than in group H/R ( P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Morphine preconditioning reduces H/R injury to cardiomyocytes through activating δ receptor in rats with chronic heart failure.

Effects of running exercise on the hippocapal formation and the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of mid-aged rats / 解剖学报

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of exercise on the hippocampal formation and the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of middle-aged rats. MethodsTen 14-month female SD rats were randomly divided into exercise group and sedentary group.Rats in the exercise group were forced to run on a treadmill for 4 months. After 4 months, spatial learning capacity of two group rats was tested using the Morris water maze.Then, the hippocampal formation and the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation were quantitatively estimated using transmission electronic microscopy and stereological techniques. Results Treadmill running enhanced the spatial learning capacity of the rats. The volume of hippocampal formation and the total length of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation were significantly increased after 4 months exercise.However,there was no significant difference in the total volume of the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation between the two groups.The absolute distributions of the total length of the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation of two groups indicated that the exercise-induced increase of the total length of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation was mainly due to the increase of the myelinated fibers with small diameter. Conclusions Four months running exercise remarkably influence the spatial learning capacity,hippocampal formation and the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation of the middle-aged famale SD rats. The present results reveal a potential mechanism for the fact that exercise might improve brain function.

Short-term enriched environment increases the total length of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of mid-aged male rats / 解剖学报

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of short-term enriched environment on the hippocampal formation and the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation of mid-aged male rats. MethodsTwenty 14-month old male SD rats were randomly divided into enriched group and standard group. Enriched rats were reared in enriched environment and standard rats were reared in standard environment for 4 months. Then, the spatial learning capacity of enriched rats and standard rats was tested with the Morris water maze. After the Morris water maze test, the total volume of the hippocampal formation and the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation were quantitatively estimated with transmission electronic microscopy technique and stereological methods. Results There was not significant difference in the spatial learning capacity between enriched group and standard group. The total volume of the hippocampal formation of enriched rats was not significantly increased by 4.6% when compared with that of standard rats. The total volume, total length and mean diameter of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of enriched rats were significantly increased when compared with those of standard rats. Conclusions Four-months enriched environment significantly affected the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation of mid-aged male SD rats. The present results might provide an important theoretical basis for searching the ethology strategy to delay the progress of brain aging in the future.

Effects of short-term enriched environment on the hippocampal formation and the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation of mid-aged female rats / 解剖学报

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of short-term enriched environment on the hippocampal formation and the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation of mid-aged female rats. Methods Twenty 14-month female SD rats were randomly divided into 10 enriched environment (EE) rats and 10 standard environment (SE) rats. EE rats were reared in enriched environment and SE rats were reared in standard environment for 4 months. Then, five rats were randomly selected from each group. The spatial learning capacity was assessed with Morris water maze. The hippocampal formation and the myelinated fibers in the rat hippocampal formation were quantitatively investigated with transmission electronic microscopy technique and stereological methods. Results Short-term enriched environment enhanced the spatial learning capacity of the mid-aged female rats. The total length and total volume of the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation of the EE rats was significantly increased by 43.3% and 47.4%, respectively, when compared to the SE rats. There was no significant difference in the hippocampal volume and the mean diameter of the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation between two groups. The increase of the total length of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation was mainly due to the increase of the myelinated fibers with small diameter. Conclusion Short-term enriched environment had significant effects on the spatial learning capacity and the myelinated fibers in the hippocampal formation of middle-aged female rats.

A Study on the Construction of the Quality Estimation Index System of the Research-oriented Postgraduates in Military Medical University / 中华医学教育探索杂志

The quality of medical research-oriented postgraduates determines the future of our nation's medical science and public health.And the quality of the military medical research-oriented postgraduates has direct effect on the modernization of the national defense medical science.In this thesis,the current situation and defects of the quality estimation index system of the research-oriented postgraduates in military medical college have been analyzed and constructing an improved quality estimation index system has been proposed.

Effects of short-term enriched environment on the spatial learning capacity of middle-aged rats and sex difference / 重庆医科大学学报

Objective:To investigate the effects of the short-term enriched environment on the spatial learning capacity of middle-aged rats and to figure out if the effects are sex dependent.Methods:14-month old male and female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into enriched group and standard group.Enriched rats were reared in enriched environment and standard rats were reared in standard environment for 4 months prior to the assessment in Morris water maze.Results:Compared with the standard environment, enriched environment could only promote the spatial learning capacity of the middle-aged female rats.The spatial learning capacity of standard male rats was superior to that of the standard females;however,the spatial learning capacity of enriched male rats was equal to that of the enriched females.Conclusion:Short-term enriched environment remarkably improved the spatial learning capacity of middle-aged female rats.The spatial learning capacity of middle-aged male rats was better than female rats,but the plasticity of the brain function in middle-aged female rats may be better than that in male rats.The results in the present study provide an important theoretical basis for the future study that searches for behavioral strategy to postpone the progress of brain aging.

Sex differences of short-term enriched environment on myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of middle-aged rats / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To investigate the sex differences of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of mid-aged standard and enriched rats. Methods Twenty 14-month Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, 10 female and 10 male rats, were randomly divided into enriched group and standard group. Enriched rats were reared in enriched environment and standard rats were reared in standard environment for 4 months. Then, the total volume of the hippocampal formation and the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampus were quantitatively estimated by transmission electron microscopy and stereological methods. Results The total volume and mean diameter of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of standard female rats were significantly bigger than those of standard male rats (P0.05). The mean diameter of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of enriched female rats was significantly smaller than that of enriched male rats (P0.05). Conclusion The sex differences of the myelinated nerve fibers in the hippocampal formation of mid-aged standard and enriched rats are significantly different, which indicates the response to the enriched environment in the mid-aged male and female rats is different.