AIM:To analyze the lab diagnosis and etiology of infectious endophthalmitis.METHODS:The medical and microbial records of 36 patients diagnosed with infectious endophthalmitis and 8 patients diagnosed with intraocular ...AIM:To analyze the lab diagnosis and etiology of infectious endophthalmitis.METHODS:The medical and microbial records of 36 patients diagnosed with infectious endophthalmitis and 8 patients diagnosed with intraocular lens(IOL)-related inflammation between Nov.1999 and Dec.2009 were retrospectively reviewed for lab diagnosis and etiology.RESULTS:The inflammatory cell counts in all aqueous humor specimens from infectious endophthalmitis patients were more than in all aqueous humor specimens from patients with IOL-related inflammation.Sixteen of the 36 aqueous humor samples(44.4%) and 11 of the 24 vitreous humor samples(45.8%) from infectious endophthalmitis patients showed positive results in smears;while 17 aqueous humor samples(47.2%) and 15 vitreous humor samples(62.5%) from infectious endophthalmitis patients showed positive results in culture.CONCLUSION:The inflammatory cell count may be an important index for infectious endophthalmitis;while,smears can show etiological information earlier.展开更多
Background:To explore the application effect of psychological nursing intervention in patients with traumatic endophthalmitis.Methods:A total of 90 patients with traumatic endophthalmitis admitted to our hospital from...Background:To explore the application effect of psychological nursing intervention in patients with traumatic endophthalmitis.Methods:A total of 90 patients with traumatic endophthalmitis admitted to our hospital from August 2018 to April 2019 were selected as study objects and randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 45 cases in each group.The control group received routine nursing care,and the observation group performed psychological nursing intervention on the basis of the control group.The scores of self-rating anxiety scale(SAS)and self-rating depression scale(SDS)and nursing satisfaction degree were compared before and after nursing treatment in two groups.Results:The scores of SAS and SDS of the observation group were better than those of the control group.The score of the nursing satisfaction degree of the observation group was higher than that of the control group,showing statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusions:Psychological nursing intervention can improve the physical and mental condition of patients with traumatic endophthalmitis,reduce their negative emotions such as anxiety and depression,and improve the satisfaction of nursing.It is worthy of clinical promotion.展开更多
AIM:To explore the traumatic endophthalmitis in young children and the outcome of pars plana vitrectomy(PPV).METHODS:Twenty-two eyes of 22 cases of young children consecutive pediatric traumatic endophthalmitis treate...AIM:To explore the traumatic endophthalmitis in young children and the outcome of pars plana vitrectomy(PPV).METHODS:Twenty-two eyes of 22 cases of young children consecutive pediatric traumatic endophthalmitis treated and followed up between September 2014 and May 2018 were included.Aqueous humor or vitreous samples were taken for bacterial culture and sensitivity tests.Intravitreal antibiotics(norvancomycin and ceftazidime)injection,combined with 23-gauge PPV,were administered in 22 eyes.Silicone oil(SO;5000 centistoke)tamponade or perfluoropropane gas(C3F8)was used in all patients.Main outcome measures were best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)and retinal attachment,the ratio of penetrating injury,and the existence of intraocular foreign body.RESULTS:The mean age of patients was 6.9±2.2(range,3-10)y.All injured eyes suffered from penetrating ocular injury with retained intraocular foreign body in one eye.Bacterial culture was positive in only 2 eyes.The mean follow-up time was 21.1±4.7(range,12-30)mo.In the primary PPV,intravitreal antibiotics was administrated in all eyes,SO in 18 eyes,and C3F8 in 4 eyes.The secondary operation of SO removal and C3F8 endotamponade was performed in 16 eyes and a second SO endotamponade due to emulsification of the oil and retinal detachment(RD)was operated in 7 eyes underwent 3 to 11.5 mo after primary PPV.A third operation was done in 7 eyes.The final intraocular pressure(IOP)was 8.9±1.8(range,6.9-11.4)mm Hg.The final BCVAs were 20/200 or better in 5,counting fingers in 2,and light perception to hand movement in 8 eyes.Whose(66.7%)had retinal injury exhibited worse BCVA(P=0.019,Fisher’s exact test).Eyes underwent SO tamponade exhibited worse final BCVA than that with C3F8 in the primary PPV(P=0.026,Fisher’s exact test).CONCLUSION:Traumatic endophthalmitis in children is generally more severe and associated with more complicated surgical procedures.Most patients have retinal injury need multiple operations and the final BCVA is poor.Prevention of ocular trauma,especially in children,is still critical.展开更多
Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare condition with a poor long-term visual prognosis and significant mortality, often associated with the hematogenous spread of intravitreal infections and subsequent disruption of th...Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare condition with a poor long-term visual prognosis and significant mortality, often associated with the hematogenous spread of intravitreal infections and subsequent disruption of the blood-ocular barrier. Its anatomical proximity to the central nervous system (CNS) poses a high risk of infection dissemination, although cases documented in the literature are rare, and endogenous endophthalmitis is typically described as secondary to neuroinfections. We report the case of an 82-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension who presented with fever, decreased visual acuity, severe headache, chemosis, and conjunctival injection. Endogenous endophthalmitis was diagnosed, and antimicrobial treatment was initiated alongside surgical intervention by the ophthalmology service. However, the patient’s condition worsened neurologically, and Streptococcus pneumoniae was identified in cerebrospinal fluid cultures. Despite intensive medical treatment, the patient’s clinical course was poor, leading to death.展开更多
Background Non-infectious endophthalmitis was reported to occur after cataract surgery or intravitreal injections. This study reported a series of patients having non-infectious endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrec...Background Non-infectious endophthalmitis was reported to occur after cataract surgery or intravitreal injections. This study reported a series of patients having non-infectious endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy in the same two operation rooms during the same period to estimate the risk factors for non-infectious endophthalmitis after vitrectomy. Methods Medical records of patients who presented with severe non-infectious endophthalmitis following vitrectomy between May 13 and June 8, 2011, were reviewed. The presenting symptoms and signs were collected, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, cornea and anterior chamber activity. The treatments and results of microbiology examination were also recorded and analyzed. Results Ten patients were identified with severe non-infectious endophthalmitis, presenting 1 day after pars plana vitrectomy. Three eyes (30%) had previous intraocular surgeries, four (40%) had proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and one (10%) got pars plana vitrectomy combinded with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation. All the patients were initially treated with topical and/or oral steroids. Only two patients had intravenous antibiotics because of the atypical presentation. One eye had paracentesis because of high intraocular pressure and the aqueous sample was sent for microbiological examination. The culture of the aqueous, air in the operation room, the swab from hand of surgeons, infusion fluid, and vitrectomy effluent were all negative for bacteria and fungi. The inflammation regressed rapidly after the initial treatment. Conclusions Intraocular surgery history, poor general health status, longer operation time, and more surgical procedures are the risk factors for non-infectious endophthalmitis after vitrectomy. It responds well to steroids.展开更多
Spinal cord injury(SCI)resulting in loss of motor function can be caused by a variety of conditions,ranging from traumatic to neoplastic to infectious.It is estimated that nearly 300,000individuals live with the eff...Spinal cord injury(SCI)resulting in loss of motor function can be caused by a variety of conditions,ranging from traumatic to neoplastic to infectious.It is estimated that nearly 300,000individuals live with the effects of SCI in the United States alone(National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center,2016).Current treatment modalities for patients suffering from SCI are primarily supportive,展开更多
文摘AIM:To analyze the lab diagnosis and etiology of infectious endophthalmitis.METHODS:The medical and microbial records of 36 patients diagnosed with infectious endophthalmitis and 8 patients diagnosed with intraocular lens(IOL)-related inflammation between Nov.1999 and Dec.2009 were retrospectively reviewed for lab diagnosis and etiology.RESULTS:The inflammatory cell counts in all aqueous humor specimens from infectious endophthalmitis patients were more than in all aqueous humor specimens from patients with IOL-related inflammation.Sixteen of the 36 aqueous humor samples(44.4%) and 11 of the 24 vitreous humor samples(45.8%) from infectious endophthalmitis patients showed positive results in smears;while 17 aqueous humor samples(47.2%) and 15 vitreous humor samples(62.5%) from infectious endophthalmitis patients showed positive results in culture.CONCLUSION:The inflammatory cell count may be an important index for infectious endophthalmitis;while,smears can show etiological information earlier.
文摘Background:To explore the application effect of psychological nursing intervention in patients with traumatic endophthalmitis.Methods:A total of 90 patients with traumatic endophthalmitis admitted to our hospital from August 2018 to April 2019 were selected as study objects and randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 45 cases in each group.The control group received routine nursing care,and the observation group performed psychological nursing intervention on the basis of the control group.The scores of self-rating anxiety scale(SAS)and self-rating depression scale(SDS)and nursing satisfaction degree were compared before and after nursing treatment in two groups.Results:The scores of SAS and SDS of the observation group were better than those of the control group.The score of the nursing satisfaction degree of the observation group was higher than that of the control group,showing statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusions:Psychological nursing intervention can improve the physical and mental condition of patients with traumatic endophthalmitis,reduce their negative emotions such as anxiety and depression,and improve the satisfaction of nursing.It is worthy of clinical promotion.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81770934)Shanghai Municipal Education Commission-Gaofeng Clinical Medicine Grant Support(No.20181810).
文摘AIM:To explore the traumatic endophthalmitis in young children and the outcome of pars plana vitrectomy(PPV).METHODS:Twenty-two eyes of 22 cases of young children consecutive pediatric traumatic endophthalmitis treated and followed up between September 2014 and May 2018 were included.Aqueous humor or vitreous samples were taken for bacterial culture and sensitivity tests.Intravitreal antibiotics(norvancomycin and ceftazidime)injection,combined with 23-gauge PPV,were administered in 22 eyes.Silicone oil(SO;5000 centistoke)tamponade or perfluoropropane gas(C3F8)was used in all patients.Main outcome measures were best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)and retinal attachment,the ratio of penetrating injury,and the existence of intraocular foreign body.RESULTS:The mean age of patients was 6.9±2.2(range,3-10)y.All injured eyes suffered from penetrating ocular injury with retained intraocular foreign body in one eye.Bacterial culture was positive in only 2 eyes.The mean follow-up time was 21.1±4.7(range,12-30)mo.In the primary PPV,intravitreal antibiotics was administrated in all eyes,SO in 18 eyes,and C3F8 in 4 eyes.The secondary operation of SO removal and C3F8 endotamponade was performed in 16 eyes and a second SO endotamponade due to emulsification of the oil and retinal detachment(RD)was operated in 7 eyes underwent 3 to 11.5 mo after primary PPV.A third operation was done in 7 eyes.The final intraocular pressure(IOP)was 8.9±1.8(range,6.9-11.4)mm Hg.The final BCVAs were 20/200 or better in 5,counting fingers in 2,and light perception to hand movement in 8 eyes.Whose(66.7%)had retinal injury exhibited worse BCVA(P=0.019,Fisher’s exact test).Eyes underwent SO tamponade exhibited worse final BCVA than that with C3F8 in the primary PPV(P=0.026,Fisher’s exact test).CONCLUSION:Traumatic endophthalmitis in children is generally more severe and associated with more complicated surgical procedures.Most patients have retinal injury need multiple operations and the final BCVA is poor.Prevention of ocular trauma,especially in children,is still critical.
文摘Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare condition with a poor long-term visual prognosis and significant mortality, often associated with the hematogenous spread of intravitreal infections and subsequent disruption of the blood-ocular barrier. Its anatomical proximity to the central nervous system (CNS) poses a high risk of infection dissemination, although cases documented in the literature are rare, and endogenous endophthalmitis is typically described as secondary to neuroinfections. We report the case of an 82-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension who presented with fever, decreased visual acuity, severe headache, chemosis, and conjunctival injection. Endogenous endophthalmitis was diagnosed, and antimicrobial treatment was initiated alongside surgical intervention by the ophthalmology service. However, the patient’s condition worsened neurologically, and Streptococcus pneumoniae was identified in cerebrospinal fluid cultures. Despite intensive medical treatment, the patient’s clinical course was poor, leading to death.
文摘Background Non-infectious endophthalmitis was reported to occur after cataract surgery or intravitreal injections. This study reported a series of patients having non-infectious endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy in the same two operation rooms during the same period to estimate the risk factors for non-infectious endophthalmitis after vitrectomy. Methods Medical records of patients who presented with severe non-infectious endophthalmitis following vitrectomy between May 13 and June 8, 2011, were reviewed. The presenting symptoms and signs were collected, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, cornea and anterior chamber activity. The treatments and results of microbiology examination were also recorded and analyzed. Results Ten patients were identified with severe non-infectious endophthalmitis, presenting 1 day after pars plana vitrectomy. Three eyes (30%) had previous intraocular surgeries, four (40%) had proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and one (10%) got pars plana vitrectomy combinded with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation. All the patients were initially treated with topical and/or oral steroids. Only two patients had intravenous antibiotics because of the atypical presentation. One eye had paracentesis because of high intraocular pressure and the aqueous sample was sent for microbiological examination. The culture of the aqueous, air in the operation room, the swab from hand of surgeons, infusion fluid, and vitrectomy effluent were all negative for bacteria and fungi. The inflammation regressed rapidly after the initial treatment. Conclusions Intraocular surgery history, poor general health status, longer operation time, and more surgical procedures are the risk factors for non-infectious endophthalmitis after vitrectomy. It responds well to steroids.
文摘Spinal cord injury(SCI)resulting in loss of motor function can be caused by a variety of conditions,ranging from traumatic to neoplastic to infectious.It is estimated that nearly 300,000individuals live with the effects of SCI in the United States alone(National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center,2016).Current treatment modalities for patients suffering from SCI are primarily supportive,