BACKGROUND Patients with tetralogy of Fallot(TOF)often have arrhythmias,commonly being atrial fibrillation(AF).Radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for AF and does not usually cause severe postoperative h...BACKGROUND Patients with tetralogy of Fallot(TOF)often have arrhythmias,commonly being atrial fibrillation(AF).Radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for AF and does not usually cause severe postoperative hypoxemia,but the risk of complications may increase in patients with conditions such as TOF.CASE SUMMARY We report a young male patient with a history of TOF repair who developed severe hypoxemia after radiofrequency ablation for AF and was ultimately confirmed to have a new right-to-left shunt.The patient subsequently underwent atrial septal occlusion and eventually recovered.CONCLUSION Radiofrequency ablation may cause iatrogenic atrial septal injury;thus possible complications should be predicted in order to ensure successful treatment and patient safety.展开更多
Mechanical circulatory and/or respiratory assistance with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a standard of care for patients with circulatory (venoarterial) and/or respiratory (venovenous) failure r...Mechanical circulatory and/or respiratory assistance with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a standard of care for patients with circulatory (venoarterial) and/or respiratory (venovenous) failure refractory to standard therapies. Adult patients with congenital heart disease are an increasingly recognized and growing population and include various groups, such as undiagnosed cases in childhood and palliated and/or corrected cases, which require subsequent care because of residual lesions, cardiac arrest/insufficiency, and arrhythmias, among other conditions. In addition, these patients are prone to developing pathologies that are typical of adulthood with a generally increased risk of morbidity and mortality because of their low reserves and organic damage associated with the underlying heart disease, which makes them candidates for ECMO. These patients represent an additional challenge in this therapy because malformations and the presence of a shunt can generally affect the usual cannulation methods and hemodynamic and oximetry monitoring. Thus, the configuration decision must be made on a case-by-case basis. Here, we present a cannulation method, venopulmonary artery ECMO, which provides hemodynamic and respiratory support, and may be ideal for patients with shunts and/or right ventricular dysfunction. To our knowledge, this is the first report of this configuration in patients with congenital heart diseases.展开更多
BACKGROUND Vascular injury during thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer is a rare but life-threatening complication that can lead to severe hypotension and hypoxemia.Anesthesiologists need to provide rapid and e...BACKGROUND Vascular injury during thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer is a rare but life-threatening complication that can lead to severe hypotension and hypoxemia.Anesthesiologists need to provide rapid and effective treatment to save patients'lives.CASE SUMMARY A 54-year-old male patient was scheduled to undergo a thoracoscopic-assisted radical resection of esophageal cancer through the upper abdomen and right chest.While dissociating the esophagus from the carina through the right chest,unexpected profuse bleeding occurred from a suspected pulmonary vascular hemorrhage.While the surgeon attempted to achieve hemostasis,the patient developed severe hypoxemia.The anesthesiologist implemented continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP)using a bronchial blocker(BB),which effectively improved the patient’s oxygenation and the operation was completed success-fully.CONCLUSION CPAP using a BB can resolve severe hypoxemia caused by accidental injury of the left inferior pulmonary vein during surgery.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the impact of long term permanent hypoxemia noticed in patients with non operated congenital cyanogenic cyanotic cardiopathy on liver stiffness.METHODS:We included ten adult patients with non operated ...AIM:To evaluate the impact of long term permanent hypoxemia noticed in patients with non operated congenital cyanogenic cyanotic cardiopathy on liver stiffness.METHODS:We included ten adult patients with non operated inoperate cyanotic cardiopathy and ten matched patients for age and gender admitted to the gastroenterology department for proctologic diseases;Clinical and laboratory data were collected[age,gender,body mass index,oxygen saturation,glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase(GOT),glutamate pyruvate transaminase(GPT),glycemia and cholesterol].Measurement of hepatic stiffness by transient elastography was carried out in all patients using the Fibroscan device.All patients underwent an echocardiography to eliminate congestive heart failure.RESULTS:Among the patients with cyanotic cardiopathy,median liver stiffness 5.9±1.3 kPa was greater than control group(4.7±0.4 kPa)(P=0.008).Median levels of GOT,GPT,gamma-glutamyltransferase,glycemia and cholesterol were comparable in cardiopathy and control group.In regression analysis including age,gender,body mass index,oxygen saturation,GOT,GPT,glycemia,cholesterol showed that only oxygen saturation was related to liver stiffness(r=-0.63 P=0.002).CONCLUSION:Chronic permanent hypoxemia can induce mild increase of liver stiffness,but further studies are needed to explore the histological aspects of liver injury induced by chronic permanent hypoxemia.展开更多
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure for systemic hypoxemia is controversial. The first systematic, albeit retrospective, study was recently presented which showed good procedural and clinical success for PFO closure fo...Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure for systemic hypoxemia is controversial. The first systematic, albeit retrospective, study was recently presented which showed good procedural and clinical success for PFO closure for this indication. We present a case of acute right to left intra-cardiac shunt across PFO where the shunting is not persistent. Hence making a decision on PFO closure based on the aforementioned promising trial may not have been the right decision for the patient. This case highlights that the decision on PFO closure for such indication needs to be individualized. We also review the sparse literature on PFO closure for this indication and discuss how the decision making for such indication needs to be individualized.展开更多
BACKGROUND Carotid body tumor(CBT)is a chemoreceptor tumor located in the carotid body,accounting for approximately 0.22%of head and neck tumors.Surgery is the main treatment method for the disease.CASE SUMMARY We rev...BACKGROUND Carotid body tumor(CBT)is a chemoreceptor tumor located in the carotid body,accounting for approximately 0.22%of head and neck tumors.Surgery is the main treatment method for the disease.CASE SUMMARY We reviewed the diagnosis and treatment of one patient who had postoperative secondary aggravation of obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)and hypoxia after surgical resection of bilateral CBTs.This patient was admitted,and relevant laboratory and imaging examinations,and polysomnography(PSG)were performed.After the definitive diagnosis,continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP)treatment was given,which achieved good efficacy.CONCLUSION This case suggested that aggravation of OSAHS and hypoxemia is possibly caused by the postoperative complications after bilateral CBTs,and diagnosis by PSG and CPAP treatment are helpful for this patient.展开更多
Objective Hypoxemia is one of the main factors of pulmonary hypertension,and it can also be a complication of pulmonary hypertension,and it is a risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases,which increases the adverse...Objective Hypoxemia is one of the main factors of pulmonary hypertension,and it can also be a complication of pulmonary hypertension,and it is a risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases,which increases the adverse prognosis of patients.At present,there are some controversies about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea disorder in patients with pulmonary hypertension.展开更多
Hypoxemia after general anesthesia is not uncommon.For patients after thoracotomy,the differential diagnosis is usually difficult.Surgical,anesthetic,and patient-associated factors may contribute to postoperative hypo...Hypoxemia after general anesthesia is not uncommon.For patients after thoracotomy,the differential diagnosis is usually difficult.Surgical,anesthetic,and patient-associated factors may contribute to postoperative hypoxemia.We described two patients who underwent videassisted thoracoscopic thymectomy and developed hypoxemia immediately after extubation.Phrenic nerve injury was suspected in both patients.One case recovered spontaneously without intervention.The second case who had been demonstrated as bilateral phrenic nerve injury after the operation was continuously on ventilator after physical therapy and respiratory training for 2 months.展开更多
Objective:to investigate the effect of improving prehospital hypotension and hypoxemia on the prognosis of different subgroups of patients with traumatic brain injury(TBI).Methods:medical staff were trained about the ...Objective:to investigate the effect of improving prehospital hypotension and hypoxemia on the prognosis of different subgroups of patients with traumatic brain injury(TBI).Methods:medical staff were trained about the prehospital first aid for 2 months to fully master the methods of improving prehospital hypotension and hypoxemia,then the prognosis of TBI patients pre-and post-training for 12 months was collected and recorded.The prognostic differences of different TBI subgroups were discussed through data analysis.Results:after the training,the proportion of prehospital hypotension and hypoxemia in TBI patients decreased by 77%(8.5%vs.1.9%)and 63%(9.9%vs.3.6%,P<0.05),respectively.However,only the prognosis of moderate and severe TBI patients was improved,the proportion of patients with"good prognosis^increased by 14%(61.4%vs.70.5%,respectively)and 62%(35.6%vs.58%),and no significant effect showed in mild and critical TBI patients.Conclusion:reducing the incidence of prehospital hypoxemia and hypotension can improve the prognosis of moderate and severe TBI patients,while no significant effect on mild and critical TBI patients.展开更多
目的 探讨肺复张治疗急性A型主动脉夹层(acute type A aortic dissection,ATAAD)术后低氧血症的疗效及安全性。方法 选取2019年11月至2022年5月广西医科大学第一附属医院ATAAD术后低氧血症患者56例,将其随机分为肺复张组(n=36)及常规治...目的 探讨肺复张治疗急性A型主动脉夹层(acute type A aortic dissection,ATAAD)术后低氧血症的疗效及安全性。方法 选取2019年11月至2022年5月广西医科大学第一附属医院ATAAD术后低氧血症患者56例,将其随机分为肺复张组(n=36)及常规治疗组(n=20)。常规治疗组患者在肺保护性通气基础上行常规机械通气,肺复张组患者采用呼气末正压通气(positive end expiratory pressure,PEEP)递增法进行肺复张。比较两组患者治疗前后的动脉血气分析、呼吸力学指标、血流动力学指标和血清白细胞介素(interleukin,IL)-6及IL-10水平。结果 治疗后12h、24h,两组患者的动脉血氧分压(arterial partial pressure of oxygen,PaO_(2))、氧合指数(oxygenation index,OI)、肺静态顺应性(C_(stat))及肺动态顺应性(C_(dyn))均显著高于本组治疗前,肺泡动脉氧分压差[PO_(2)(A-a)]、呼吸指数(respiratory index,RI)、气道峰压(P_(peak))及气道平台压(P_(plat))均显著低于本组治疗前(P<0.05);肺复张组患者的PaO_(2)、OI、C_(stat)及C_(dyn)均显著高于常规治疗组,PO_(2)(A-a)、RI、P_(peak)及P_(plat)均显著低于常规治疗组(P<0.05)。肺复张组患者肺复张过程中收缩压及平均动脉压有所下降(P<0.05),中心静脉压有所升高(P<0.05),肺复张结束后均恢复至基线水平。治疗后12h,两组患者的血清IL-6和IL-10水平均显著低于本组治疗前(P<0.05)。结论 PEEP递增法肺复张可改善ATAAD术后低氧血症患者的氧合及肺顺应性,但对血流动力学存在一过性影响,治疗时应进行严密监测。展开更多
BACKGROUND Due to the lack of published literature about treatment of refractory hepatopulmonary syndrome(HPS)after liver transplant(LT),this case adds information and experience on this issue along with a treatment w...BACKGROUND Due to the lack of published literature about treatment of refractory hepatopulmonary syndrome(HPS)after liver transplant(LT),this case adds information and experience on this issue along with a treatment with positive outcomes.HPS is a complication of end-stage liver disease,with a 10%-30%incidence in cirrhotic patients.LT can reverse the physiopathology of this process and restore normal oxygenation.However,in some cases,refractory hypoxemia persists,and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)can be used as a rescue therapy with good results.CASE SUMMARY A 59-year-old patient with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension was included in the LT waiting list for HPS.He had good liver function(Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score 12,Child-Pugh class B7).He had pulmonary fibrosis and a mild restrictive respiratory pattern with a basal oxygen saturation of 82%.The macroaggregated albumin test result was>30.Spirometry demonstrated a forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1)of 78%,forced vital capacity(FVC)of 74%,FEV1/FVC ratio of 81%,diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide of 42%,and carbon monoxide transfer coefficient of 57%.He required domiciliary oxygen at 2 L/min(16 h/d).The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit(ICU)and extubated in the first 24 h,needing high-flow therapy and non-invasive ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide afterwards.Reintubation was needed after 72 h.Due to the non-response to supportive therapies,installation of ECMO was decided with progressive recovery after 9 d.Extubation was possible on the tenth day,maintaining a high-flow nasal cannula and de-escalating to conventional oxygen therapy after 48 h.He was discharged from ICU on postoperative day(POD)20 with a 90%-92%oxygen saturation.Steroid recycling was needed twice for acute rejection.The patient was discharged from hospital on POD 27 with no symptoms,with an 89%-90%oxygen saturation.CONCLUSION Due to the favorable results observed,ECMO could become the central axis of treatment of HPS and refractory hypoxemia after LT.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Patients with tetralogy of Fallot(TOF)often have arrhythmias,commonly being atrial fibrillation(AF).Radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for AF and does not usually cause severe postoperative hypoxemia,but the risk of complications may increase in patients with conditions such as TOF.CASE SUMMARY We report a young male patient with a history of TOF repair who developed severe hypoxemia after radiofrequency ablation for AF and was ultimately confirmed to have a new right-to-left shunt.The patient subsequently underwent atrial septal occlusion and eventually recovered.CONCLUSION Radiofrequency ablation may cause iatrogenic atrial septal injury;thus possible complications should be predicted in order to ensure successful treatment and patient safety.
文摘Mechanical circulatory and/or respiratory assistance with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a standard of care for patients with circulatory (venoarterial) and/or respiratory (venovenous) failure refractory to standard therapies. Adult patients with congenital heart disease are an increasingly recognized and growing population and include various groups, such as undiagnosed cases in childhood and palliated and/or corrected cases, which require subsequent care because of residual lesions, cardiac arrest/insufficiency, and arrhythmias, among other conditions. In addition, these patients are prone to developing pathologies that are typical of adulthood with a generally increased risk of morbidity and mortality because of their low reserves and organic damage associated with the underlying heart disease, which makes them candidates for ECMO. These patients represent an additional challenge in this therapy because malformations and the presence of a shunt can generally affect the usual cannulation methods and hemodynamic and oximetry monitoring. Thus, the configuration decision must be made on a case-by-case basis. Here, we present a cannulation method, venopulmonary artery ECMO, which provides hemodynamic and respiratory support, and may be ideal for patients with shunts and/or right ventricular dysfunction. To our knowledge, this is the first report of this configuration in patients with congenital heart diseases.
文摘BACKGROUND Vascular injury during thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer is a rare but life-threatening complication that can lead to severe hypotension and hypoxemia.Anesthesiologists need to provide rapid and effective treatment to save patients'lives.CASE SUMMARY A 54-year-old male patient was scheduled to undergo a thoracoscopic-assisted radical resection of esophageal cancer through the upper abdomen and right chest.While dissociating the esophagus from the carina through the right chest,unexpected profuse bleeding occurred from a suspected pulmonary vascular hemorrhage.While the surgeon attempted to achieve hemostasis,the patient developed severe hypoxemia.The anesthesiologist implemented continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP)using a bronchial blocker(BB),which effectively improved the patient’s oxygenation and the operation was completed success-fully.CONCLUSION CPAP using a BB can resolve severe hypoxemia caused by accidental injury of the left inferior pulmonary vein during surgery.
文摘AIM:To evaluate the impact of long term permanent hypoxemia noticed in patients with non operated congenital cyanogenic cyanotic cardiopathy on liver stiffness.METHODS:We included ten adult patients with non operated inoperate cyanotic cardiopathy and ten matched patients for age and gender admitted to the gastroenterology department for proctologic diseases;Clinical and laboratory data were collected[age,gender,body mass index,oxygen saturation,glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase(GOT),glutamate pyruvate transaminase(GPT),glycemia and cholesterol].Measurement of hepatic stiffness by transient elastography was carried out in all patients using the Fibroscan device.All patients underwent an echocardiography to eliminate congestive heart failure.RESULTS:Among the patients with cyanotic cardiopathy,median liver stiffness 5.9±1.3 kPa was greater than control group(4.7±0.4 kPa)(P=0.008).Median levels of GOT,GPT,gamma-glutamyltransferase,glycemia and cholesterol were comparable in cardiopathy and control group.In regression analysis including age,gender,body mass index,oxygen saturation,GOT,GPT,glycemia,cholesterol showed that only oxygen saturation was related to liver stiffness(r=-0.63 P=0.002).CONCLUSION:Chronic permanent hypoxemia can induce mild increase of liver stiffness,but further studies are needed to explore the histological aspects of liver injury induced by chronic permanent hypoxemia.
文摘Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure for systemic hypoxemia is controversial. The first systematic, albeit retrospective, study was recently presented which showed good procedural and clinical success for PFO closure for this indication. We present a case of acute right to left intra-cardiac shunt across PFO where the shunting is not persistent. Hence making a decision on PFO closure based on the aforementioned promising trial may not have been the right decision for the patient. This case highlights that the decision on PFO closure for such indication needs to be individualized. We also review the sparse literature on PFO closure for this indication and discuss how the decision making for such indication needs to be individualized.
文摘BACKGROUND Carotid body tumor(CBT)is a chemoreceptor tumor located in the carotid body,accounting for approximately 0.22%of head and neck tumors.Surgery is the main treatment method for the disease.CASE SUMMARY We reviewed the diagnosis and treatment of one patient who had postoperative secondary aggravation of obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)and hypoxia after surgical resection of bilateral CBTs.This patient was admitted,and relevant laboratory and imaging examinations,and polysomnography(PSG)were performed.After the definitive diagnosis,continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP)treatment was given,which achieved good efficacy.CONCLUSION This case suggested that aggravation of OSAHS and hypoxemia is possibly caused by the postoperative complications after bilateral CBTs,and diagnosis by PSG and CPAP treatment are helpful for this patient.
文摘Objective Hypoxemia is one of the main factors of pulmonary hypertension,and it can also be a complication of pulmonary hypertension,and it is a risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases,which increases the adverse prognosis of patients.At present,there are some controversies about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea disorder in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
文摘Hypoxemia after general anesthesia is not uncommon.For patients after thoracotomy,the differential diagnosis is usually difficult.Surgical,anesthetic,and patient-associated factors may contribute to postoperative hypoxemia.We described two patients who underwent videassisted thoracoscopic thymectomy and developed hypoxemia immediately after extubation.Phrenic nerve injury was suspected in both patients.One case recovered spontaneously without intervention.The second case who had been demonstrated as bilateral phrenic nerve injury after the operation was continuously on ventilator after physical therapy and respiratory training for 2 months.
文摘Objective:to investigate the effect of improving prehospital hypotension and hypoxemia on the prognosis of different subgroups of patients with traumatic brain injury(TBI).Methods:medical staff were trained about the prehospital first aid for 2 months to fully master the methods of improving prehospital hypotension and hypoxemia,then the prognosis of TBI patients pre-and post-training for 12 months was collected and recorded.The prognostic differences of different TBI subgroups were discussed through data analysis.Results:after the training,the proportion of prehospital hypotension and hypoxemia in TBI patients decreased by 77%(8.5%vs.1.9%)and 63%(9.9%vs.3.6%,P<0.05),respectively.However,only the prognosis of moderate and severe TBI patients was improved,the proportion of patients with"good prognosis^increased by 14%(61.4%vs.70.5%,respectively)and 62%(35.6%vs.58%),and no significant effect showed in mild and critical TBI patients.Conclusion:reducing the incidence of prehospital hypoxemia and hypotension can improve the prognosis of moderate and severe TBI patients,while no significant effect on mild and critical TBI patients.
文摘目的 探讨肺复张治疗急性A型主动脉夹层(acute type A aortic dissection,ATAAD)术后低氧血症的疗效及安全性。方法 选取2019年11月至2022年5月广西医科大学第一附属医院ATAAD术后低氧血症患者56例,将其随机分为肺复张组(n=36)及常规治疗组(n=20)。常规治疗组患者在肺保护性通气基础上行常规机械通气,肺复张组患者采用呼气末正压通气(positive end expiratory pressure,PEEP)递增法进行肺复张。比较两组患者治疗前后的动脉血气分析、呼吸力学指标、血流动力学指标和血清白细胞介素(interleukin,IL)-6及IL-10水平。结果 治疗后12h、24h,两组患者的动脉血氧分压(arterial partial pressure of oxygen,PaO_(2))、氧合指数(oxygenation index,OI)、肺静态顺应性(C_(stat))及肺动态顺应性(C_(dyn))均显著高于本组治疗前,肺泡动脉氧分压差[PO_(2)(A-a)]、呼吸指数(respiratory index,RI)、气道峰压(P_(peak))及气道平台压(P_(plat))均显著低于本组治疗前(P<0.05);肺复张组患者的PaO_(2)、OI、C_(stat)及C_(dyn)均显著高于常规治疗组,PO_(2)(A-a)、RI、P_(peak)及P_(plat)均显著低于常规治疗组(P<0.05)。肺复张组患者肺复张过程中收缩压及平均动脉压有所下降(P<0.05),中心静脉压有所升高(P<0.05),肺复张结束后均恢复至基线水平。治疗后12h,两组患者的血清IL-6和IL-10水平均显著低于本组治疗前(P<0.05)。结论 PEEP递增法肺复张可改善ATAAD术后低氧血症患者的氧合及肺顺应性,但对血流动力学存在一过性影响,治疗时应进行严密监测。
文摘BACKGROUND Due to the lack of published literature about treatment of refractory hepatopulmonary syndrome(HPS)after liver transplant(LT),this case adds information and experience on this issue along with a treatment with positive outcomes.HPS is a complication of end-stage liver disease,with a 10%-30%incidence in cirrhotic patients.LT can reverse the physiopathology of this process and restore normal oxygenation.However,in some cases,refractory hypoxemia persists,and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)can be used as a rescue therapy with good results.CASE SUMMARY A 59-year-old patient with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension was included in the LT waiting list for HPS.He had good liver function(Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score 12,Child-Pugh class B7).He had pulmonary fibrosis and a mild restrictive respiratory pattern with a basal oxygen saturation of 82%.The macroaggregated albumin test result was>30.Spirometry demonstrated a forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1)of 78%,forced vital capacity(FVC)of 74%,FEV1/FVC ratio of 81%,diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide of 42%,and carbon monoxide transfer coefficient of 57%.He required domiciliary oxygen at 2 L/min(16 h/d).The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit(ICU)and extubated in the first 24 h,needing high-flow therapy and non-invasive ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide afterwards.Reintubation was needed after 72 h.Due to the non-response to supportive therapies,installation of ECMO was decided with progressive recovery after 9 d.Extubation was possible on the tenth day,maintaining a high-flow nasal cannula and de-escalating to conventional oxygen therapy after 48 h.He was discharged from ICU on postoperative day(POD)20 with a 90%-92%oxygen saturation.Steroid recycling was needed twice for acute rejection.The patient was discharged from hospital on POD 27 with no symptoms,with an 89%-90%oxygen saturation.CONCLUSION Due to the favorable results observed,ECMO could become the central axis of treatment of HPS and refractory hypoxemia after LT.
