A prospective cohort study on the effect of epidural labor analgesia on syndecan-1 in patients with preeclampsia / 复旦学报（医学版）

Objective To evaluate the treatment effects of epidural labor analgesia on syndecan-1 in patients with preeclampsia.Methods During Jan.,2016 and Dec.,2017,150 unipara females with preeclampsia and gestational age＞37 weeks were enrolled in the prospective cohort study.They were devided into intervention and control group (n =75 in each group) with and without epidural labor analgesia,based on whether epidural labor analgesia applications were made by the patients at the first examination of cervical dilation of 2 cm.The primary outcomes were mean change and change rate of syndecan-1 from baseline to 2 h post-treatment,and the secondary outcomes were visual analogue scale (VAS),IL-6 level and mean arterial pressure (MAP).Results Absolute change of syndecan-1 from baseline to 2 h post-baseline was (-11.49 ± 82.80) ng/mL in the intervention group and (45.09 ± 55.14) ng/mL in the control group,respectively.There was a significant difference in mean change of syndecan-1 between the two groups (P＜0.001).Similarly,the intervention group exhibited a greater reduction in change rate of syndecan-1 compared with the control group (P＜0.001).Moreover,the intervention group had greater reduction in VAS and MAP compared with the control group (P＜0.001 for both).There was no significant difference in IL-6 level between the two groups.Conclusions Epidural labor analgesia was associated with greater reduction in syndecan-1,VAS and MAP compared with the control condition.In contrast,administration of epidural analgesia did not significantly change IL-6 level.

Comparison of the duration of neuromuscular blockade following a single bolus dose of rocuronium or cisatracurium in laparoscopic gynaecological surgery and conventional open surgery / 复旦学报（医学版）

Objective To compare the duration of neuromuscular blockade in laparoscopic and open surgical approaches following a single bolus dose of rocuronium or cisatracurium.Methods One hundred female patients underwent either laparoscopic or open gynaecological surgery were randomly and equally divided into OR group (rocuronium administered in open surgery),OC group (cisatracurium administered in open surgery),LR group (rocuronium administered in laparoscopic surgery) and LC group (cisatracurium administered in laparoscopic surgery).Anaesthesia was induced with sufentanil of 0.5 μg/kg and propofol of 2 mg/kg,and neuromuscular blockade was induced with rocuronium of 0.9 mg/kg or cisatracurium of 0.15 mg/kg,intravenously.Then adductor pollicis trainof-four responses following ulnar nerve stimulation were monitored with mechanomyography.We recorded the duration of the first twitch (T1) occurrence after the injection of rocuronium or cisatracurium,and the duration from T1 recovered to 5 ％ and 25 ％ of baseline.Results The mean time from the end of injection of rocuronium until spontaneous recovery to T1,and to recovery to 5％and 25％ of baseline,was significantly prolonged in LR group [(44.8 ± 10.7) min,(52.8 ± 11.2) min and (62.6 ± 13.5) min] compared with OR group [(36.2 ± 4.0) min,(41.8 ± 6.8) min and (49.5 ±7.5) min] (P all＜0.05) On the other hand,there was no significant difference on the duration of neuromuscular blockade between LC group and OC group.Conclusions Neuromuscular blockade may be prolonged following a single bolus dose of rocuronium given during laparoscopic procedures,which should be on the alert,and assess neuromuscular function to ensure safe recovery.

Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Expandable Technology: A Clinical and Radiographic Analysis of 50 Patients.

OBJECTIVE: Interbody cage implantation during minimally invasive surgery for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) presents challenges. Expandable cages when collapsed facilitate insertion; subsequent expansion in situ optimizes endplate contact. This report describes clinical and radiographic outcomes of MIS TLIF with an expandable cage. METHODS: Researchers retrospectively analyzed prospective data from 50 patients (62 operative levels) when an expandable interbody spacer was combined with transpedicular posterior stabilization. Clinical outcomes, fusion rates, incidence of reoperation, and device-related complications were obtained from clinical and radiographic records. RESULTS: Mean patient age was 58.1 years (56.2% female). In all, 76% (38/50) underwent 1-level fusion, and 24% (12/50) 2-level fusion. Average operative time was 239.9 ± 86.9 minutes for 1-level and 350.3 ± 74.9 minutes for 2-level procedures; average hospital stay overall was 2.5 ± 1.7 days, with no intraoperative complications reported. Mean visual analogue scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores decreased significantly from preoperative to all postoperative assessment times (6, 12, and 24 months) (P < 0.05). Intervertebral disc height (8.3 ± 2.7 vs. 11.3 ± 1.9 mm) increased significantly, with increases sustained over 24 months (P < 0.05). Postoperative radiographs showed no evidence of cage migration, subsidence, or collapse and suggested fusion at all operative levels by 12 months and 24 months (93%, 54/58; 97%, 28/29), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: An expandable interbody cage led to significant improvement in clinical and radiographic outcomes after MIS TLIF, including intervertebral disc height restoration and high fusion rates, with no evidence of device-related complications.

Efficacy of different doses of dexmedetomidine for prevention of shivering after combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in patients undergoing caesarean section / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of different doses of dexmedetomidine for prevention of shivering after combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in the patients undergoing caesarean section.Methods A total of 120 patients,of ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅱ,aged 20-40 yr,with body mass index≤ 35 kg/m2,scheduled for elective caesarean section under combined spinal-epidural anesthesia,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =30 each) using a random number table:control group (group C) and dexmedetomidine 0.1,0.3 and 0.5 μg/kg groups (D1,D2 and D3 groups).Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia was performed at L3,4 interspace with isobaric 0.5％ bupivacaine 2 ml.In D1,D2 and D3 groups,dexmedetomidine 0.1,0.3 and 0.5 μg/kg (in 50 ml of normal saline) were infused intravenously,respectively.In group C,normal saline 50 ml was infused at a rate of 5 ml/min.The development of shivering,bradycardia,hypotension,nausea and vomiting was recorded during the period from the end of dexmedetomidine infusion to PACU discharge time.Results Compared with group C,the incidence and degree of shivering and incidence of nausea and vomiting were significantly decreased in D2 and D3 groups,and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group D1.Compared with group D2,the incidence and degree of shivering and incidence of nausea and vomiting were significantly decreased in D3 group.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine 0.3 and 0.5 μg/kg can prevent shivering after combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in the patients undergoing caesarean section,and 0.5 μg/kg provides better efficacy.

Feasibility of different doses of dexmedetomidine required to prevent sufentanil-induced cough during anesthesia induction / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the feasibility of different doses of dexmedetomidine required to prevent sufentanil-induced cough during anesthesia induction. Methods Two hundred and forty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients, aged 18-55 yr, weighing 45-78 kg, undergoing elective gynecological operations under general anaesthesia, were randomly divided into 4 groups ( n = 60 each) : Ⅰ -Ⅳ groups. Ⅱ -Ⅳ groups received iv infusion of dexmedetomidine 0.10, 0.25 and 0.50 fig/kg at a rate of 0.05 μg·kg-1·min-1 respectively before anesthesia induction. Anesthesia was induced with target-controlled infusion of propofol (target effect-site concentration 5 μg/ml) , when the BIS value reached 55, iv sufentanil 0.5 fig/kg was injected over 3 s. The occurrence and degree of cough were recorded within 1 min after sufentanil injection. Tracheal intubation was facilitated with succinylcholine 1-2 mg/kg after the observation. The adverse cardiovascular events (severe sinus bradycardia, hypotension) were also record ed from the start of dexmedetomidine infusion to 1 min after intubation. Results The incidences of cough were 25 % , 7 % , 7 % and 5 % , incidences of severe sinus bradycardia 0, 3 % , 15 % and 25 % , and incidences of hypotension 5% , 7% , 8% and 8% in Ⅰ - Ⅳ groups respectively. Compared with group Ⅰ , the incidences of cough were significantly decreased in Ⅱ - Ⅳ groups, while the incidences of severe sinus bradycardia increased in Ⅲ -Ⅳ groups (P ＜ 0.01) . There was no significant difference in the incidences of cough among Ⅱ - Ⅲ groups and in the degree of cough among the four groups (P ＞ 0.05). Conclusion Intravenous dexmedetomidine 0.10 μg/kg can be used to prevent sufentanil-induced cough during anesthesia induction.

Effects of tetanic stimulation of peripheral nerve on intracranial direct electrical stimulation motor-evoked potentials in patients undergoing cerebral functional area operation / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of tetanic stimulation of peripheral nerve on intracranial direct electrical stimulation motor-evoked potentials (MEP) in patients undergoing cerebral functional area operation. Methods Eight patients undergoing elective brain tumor resection under propofol-fentanyl anesthesia with partial neuromuscular blockade were enrolled in the study. Both conventional MEP (C-MEP) monitoring and posttetanic MEP (P-MEP) monitoring were performed throughout the operation for each patient, and the two groups of data were recorded. For one group, direct electrical stimulation with a train of five pulses was delivered to motor cortex and pyramidal tract, C-MEP was unilaterally recorded from the abductor pollicis brevis, and P-MEP was obtained 1 s after tetanic stimulation (frequency 50 Hz, intensity 50 mA, duration 5 s) to the ipsilateral tibial nerve.For the other group, direct electrical stimulation with a train of five pulses was delivered to motor cortex and pyramidal tract, C-MEP was unilaterally recorded from the tibialis anterior, and P-MEP was obtained 1 s after tetanic stimulation (frequency 50 Hz, intensity 50 mA and duration 5 s) to the contralateral tibial nerve. Randomized crossover method was used for C-MEP and P-MEP recording in each group, with an interval of 120 s. The adverse effects were observed. Results Amplitudes of P-MEP from the abductor pollicis brevis and tibialis anterior were significantly higher than those of C-MEP. Three patients had body movement during intraoperative cortex stimulation, while there was no awareness during operation and other electrical stimulation-related nervous system impairment and complications. Conclusion The application of tetanic stimulation of peripheral nerve before direct electrical stimulation can augnent the amplitudes of MEP from the abductor pollicis brevis and tibialis anterior in patients undergoing cerebral functional area operation.