BACKGROUND Cardiac arrest(CA)induced by electric shock is a rare occurrence,particularly in cases of prolonged CA.Currently,there is limited literature on similar incidents,and we present a relevant case report.CASE S...BACKGROUND Cardiac arrest(CA)induced by electric shock is a rare occurrence,particularly in cases of prolonged CA.Currently,there is limited literature on similar incidents,and we present a relevant case report.CASE SUMMARY A 27-year-old Asian male man,experiencing respiratory CA due to electric shock,was successfully restored to sinus rhythm after 50 min of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and 8 electrical defibrillation sessions.In the subsequent stages,the patient received multiple organ function protection measures,leading to a successful recovery and eventual discharge from the hospital.CONCLUSION Prolonging resuscitation time can enhance the chances of survival for patients,this study provide valuable insights into the management of electric shock-induced CA.展开更多
BACKGROUND Dexmedetomidine and propofol are two sedatives used for long-term sedation.It remains unclear whether dexmedetomidine provides superior cerebral protection for patients undergoing long-term mechanical venti...BACKGROUND Dexmedetomidine and propofol are two sedatives used for long-term sedation.It remains unclear whether dexmedetomidine provides superior cerebral protection for patients undergoing long-term mechanical ventilation.AIM To compare the neuroprotective effects of dexmedetomidine and propofol for sedation during prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients without brain injury.METHODS Patients who underwent mechanical ventilation for>72 h were randomly assigned to receive sedation with dexmedetomidine or propofol.The Richmond Agitation and Sedation Scale(RASS)was used to evaluate sedation effects,with a target range of-3 to 0.The primary outcomes were serum levels of S100-βand neuron-specific enolase(NSE)every 24 h.The secondary outcomes were remifentanil dosage,the proportion of patients requiring rescue sedation,and the time and frequency of RASS scores within the target range.RESULTS A total of 52 and 63 patients were allocated to the dexmedetomidine group and propofol group,respectively.Baseline data were comparable between groups.No significant differences were identified between groups within the median duration of study drug infusion[52.0(IQR:36.0-73.5)h vs 53.0(IQR:37.0-72.0)h,P=0.958],the median dose of remifentanil[4.5(IQR:4.0-5.0)μg/kg/h vs 4.6(IQR:4.0-5.0)μg/kg/h,P=0.395],the median percentage of time in the target RASS range without rescue sedation[85.6%(IQR:65.8%-96.6%)vs 86.7%(IQR:72.3%-95.3),P=0.592],and the median frequency within the target RASS range without rescue sedation[72.2%(60.8%-91.7%)vs 73.3%(60.0%-100.0%),P=0.880].The proportion of patients in the dexmedetomidine group who required rescue sedation was higher than in the propofol group with statistical significance(69.2%vs 50.8%,P=0.045).Serum S100-βand NSE levels in the propofol group were higher than in the dexmedetomidine group with statistical significance during the first six and five days of mechanical ventilation,respectively(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION Dexmedetomidine demonstrated stronger protective effects on the brain compared to propofol for long-term mechanical ventilation in patients without brain injury.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gemcitabine is an antimetabolite used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.One of the side effects of gemcitabine is vascular toxicity.Here,we report the case of a patient treated with gemcitabine who had ...BACKGROUND Gemcitabine is an antimetabolite used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.One of the side effects of gemcitabine is vascular toxicity.Here,we report the case of a patient treated with gemcitabine who had peripheral vascular disease concomi-tant with a prolonged antitumor response.CASE SUMMARY A 75-year-old man was diagnosed with locally recurrent pancreatic cancer.Partial response was achieved after 9 mo of gemcitabine.At the same time,the patient reported peripheral vascular disease without necrosis.Chemotherapy was suspended,and after one month the Positron Emission Tomography(PET)scan showed locoregional tumor recurrence.Gemcitabine was resumed and partial response was obtained,but peripheral vascular disease occurred.CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the appearance of peripheral vascular disease may be related to a prolonged response to gemcitabine.展开更多
目的探讨术后延长吸氧时间对老年全膝关节置换术(TKA)病人术后疼痛、炎症因子及免疫功能的影响。方法选取2022年1月至2023年1月西安交通大学第二附属医院收治的拟行TKA治疗的病人142例,男65例,女77例;年龄(73.35±7.30)岁。采用随...目的探讨术后延长吸氧时间对老年全膝关节置换术(TKA)病人术后疼痛、炎症因子及免疫功能的影响。方法选取2022年1月至2023年1月西安交通大学第二附属医院收治的拟行TKA治疗的病人142例,男65例,女77例;年龄(73.35±7.30)岁。采用随机数字表法将病人分为观察组和对照组,每组71例。对照组病人术后给予8 h的常规鼻导管低流量(3 L/min)吸氧,观察组在对照组的基础上延长吸氧时间至术后48 h。观察两组术前和术后8、24、48 h简易精神状态检查量表(MMSE)评分和疼痛视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分,术前和术后8、48 h血清炎症因子和免疫功能指标水平;术前和术后24、48 h脉搏血氧饱和度(SpO_(2))、心率和呼吸频率情况。结果观察组术后24、48 h MMSE评分显著高于对照组(P<0.05),VAS评分显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组术后24、48 h VAS评分较术前均显著降低(P<0.05)。对照组术后各时点MMSE评分较术前均显著降低(P<0.05),观察组术后8、24 h MMSE评分显著降低(P<0.05)。观察组术后24、48 h SpO_(2)显著高于对照组(P<0.05),心率、呼吸频率显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组术后48 h白介素-10(IL-10)、CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)水平显著高于对照组(P<0.05),白介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。与术前比较,两组术后8、48 h血清IL-6、TNF-α水平均显著升高(P<0.05),CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)水平均显著降低(P<0.05)。结论术后延长吸氧时间可降低老年TKA病人疼痛,提高病人术后免疫功能,改善炎症因子水平。展开更多
目的:长时间漏气(prolonged air leak,PAL)是肺手术后最常见的术后并发症之一。这项研究旨在确定肺切除后PAL的风险因素,并构建一个术前预测模型,以估计其对单个患者的风险。方法:回顾性分析2017年01月至2021年06月期间接受解剖性肺切...目的:长时间漏气(prolonged air leak,PAL)是肺手术后最常见的术后并发症之一。这项研究旨在确定肺切除后PAL的风险因素,并构建一个术前预测模型,以估计其对单个患者的风险。方法:回顾性分析2017年01月至2021年06月期间接受解剖性肺切除的肺恶性肿瘤患者。PAL被定义为手术后7天以上的空气泄漏,并分析了风险因素。通过多因素Logistic回归模型,以识别独立的风险因素,并构建了列线图模型。采用重复抽样1000次的Bootstrap检验对列线图模型进行内部验证。采用一致性指数(concordance index,C-index)和校准曲线来表示模型的预测性能和预测准确度。决策曲线分析(decision curve analysis,DCA)评价该列线图模型的临床应用价值。结果:共有738名符合研究标准的患者纳入了这项研究。PAL的总体发病率为8.3%(61/738)。最终模型中包括身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、吸烟状况、手术时间、胸腔粘连和晚期肺癌炎症指数(advanced lung cancer inflammation index,ALI)。校准曲线表明该模型拟合较好;ROC曲线下面积(area under curve,AUC)为0.784(95%CI:0.720~0.848);DCA结果表明该模型具有较高的净获益水平。结论:本研究建立了列线图模型,对肺癌患者解剖性肺切除术后PAL的发生有较好的预测能力及良好的临床应用价值。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Cardiac arrest(CA)induced by electric shock is a rare occurrence,particularly in cases of prolonged CA.Currently,there is limited literature on similar incidents,and we present a relevant case report.CASE SUMMARY A 27-year-old Asian male man,experiencing respiratory CA due to electric shock,was successfully restored to sinus rhythm after 50 min of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and 8 electrical defibrillation sessions.In the subsequent stages,the patient received multiple organ function protection measures,leading to a successful recovery and eventual discharge from the hospital.CONCLUSION Prolonging resuscitation time can enhance the chances of survival for patients,this study provide valuable insights into the management of electric shock-induced CA.
文摘BACKGROUND Dexmedetomidine and propofol are two sedatives used for long-term sedation.It remains unclear whether dexmedetomidine provides superior cerebral protection for patients undergoing long-term mechanical ventilation.AIM To compare the neuroprotective effects of dexmedetomidine and propofol for sedation during prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients without brain injury.METHODS Patients who underwent mechanical ventilation for>72 h were randomly assigned to receive sedation with dexmedetomidine or propofol.The Richmond Agitation and Sedation Scale(RASS)was used to evaluate sedation effects,with a target range of-3 to 0.The primary outcomes were serum levels of S100-βand neuron-specific enolase(NSE)every 24 h.The secondary outcomes were remifentanil dosage,the proportion of patients requiring rescue sedation,and the time and frequency of RASS scores within the target range.RESULTS A total of 52 and 63 patients were allocated to the dexmedetomidine group and propofol group,respectively.Baseline data were comparable between groups.No significant differences were identified between groups within the median duration of study drug infusion[52.0(IQR:36.0-73.5)h vs 53.0(IQR:37.0-72.0)h,P=0.958],the median dose of remifentanil[4.5(IQR:4.0-5.0)μg/kg/h vs 4.6(IQR:4.0-5.0)μg/kg/h,P=0.395],the median percentage of time in the target RASS range without rescue sedation[85.6%(IQR:65.8%-96.6%)vs 86.7%(IQR:72.3%-95.3),P=0.592],and the median frequency within the target RASS range without rescue sedation[72.2%(60.8%-91.7%)vs 73.3%(60.0%-100.0%),P=0.880].The proportion of patients in the dexmedetomidine group who required rescue sedation was higher than in the propofol group with statistical significance(69.2%vs 50.8%,P=0.045).Serum S100-βand NSE levels in the propofol group were higher than in the dexmedetomidine group with statistical significance during the first six and five days of mechanical ventilation,respectively(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION Dexmedetomidine demonstrated stronger protective effects on the brain compared to propofol for long-term mechanical ventilation in patients without brain injury.
文摘BACKGROUND Gemcitabine is an antimetabolite used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.One of the side effects of gemcitabine is vascular toxicity.Here,we report the case of a patient treated with gemcitabine who had peripheral vascular disease concomi-tant with a prolonged antitumor response.CASE SUMMARY A 75-year-old man was diagnosed with locally recurrent pancreatic cancer.Partial response was achieved after 9 mo of gemcitabine.At the same time,the patient reported peripheral vascular disease without necrosis.Chemotherapy was suspended,and after one month the Positron Emission Tomography(PET)scan showed locoregional tumor recurrence.Gemcitabine was resumed and partial response was obtained,but peripheral vascular disease occurred.CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the appearance of peripheral vascular disease may be related to a prolonged response to gemcitabine.
文摘目的探讨术后延长吸氧时间对老年全膝关节置换术(TKA)病人术后疼痛、炎症因子及免疫功能的影响。方法选取2022年1月至2023年1月西安交通大学第二附属医院收治的拟行TKA治疗的病人142例,男65例,女77例;年龄(73.35±7.30)岁。采用随机数字表法将病人分为观察组和对照组,每组71例。对照组病人术后给予8 h的常规鼻导管低流量(3 L/min)吸氧,观察组在对照组的基础上延长吸氧时间至术后48 h。观察两组术前和术后8、24、48 h简易精神状态检查量表(MMSE)评分和疼痛视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分,术前和术后8、48 h血清炎症因子和免疫功能指标水平;术前和术后24、48 h脉搏血氧饱和度(SpO_(2))、心率和呼吸频率情况。结果观察组术后24、48 h MMSE评分显著高于对照组(P<0.05),VAS评分显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组术后24、48 h VAS评分较术前均显著降低(P<0.05)。对照组术后各时点MMSE评分较术前均显著降低(P<0.05),观察组术后8、24 h MMSE评分显著降低(P<0.05)。观察组术后24、48 h SpO_(2)显著高于对照组(P<0.05),心率、呼吸频率显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组术后48 h白介素-10(IL-10)、CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)水平显著高于对照组(P<0.05),白介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。与术前比较,两组术后8、48 h血清IL-6、TNF-α水平均显著升高(P<0.05),CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)水平均显著降低(P<0.05)。结论术后延长吸氧时间可降低老年TKA病人疼痛,提高病人术后免疫功能,改善炎症因子水平。
文摘目的:长时间漏气(prolonged air leak,PAL)是肺手术后最常见的术后并发症之一。这项研究旨在确定肺切除后PAL的风险因素,并构建一个术前预测模型,以估计其对单个患者的风险。方法:回顾性分析2017年01月至2021年06月期间接受解剖性肺切除的肺恶性肿瘤患者。PAL被定义为手术后7天以上的空气泄漏,并分析了风险因素。通过多因素Logistic回归模型,以识别独立的风险因素,并构建了列线图模型。采用重复抽样1000次的Bootstrap检验对列线图模型进行内部验证。采用一致性指数(concordance index,C-index)和校准曲线来表示模型的预测性能和预测准确度。决策曲线分析(decision curve analysis,DCA)评价该列线图模型的临床应用价值。结果:共有738名符合研究标准的患者纳入了这项研究。PAL的总体发病率为8.3%(61/738)。最终模型中包括身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、吸烟状况、手术时间、胸腔粘连和晚期肺癌炎症指数(advanced lung cancer inflammation index,ALI)。校准曲线表明该模型拟合较好;ROC曲线下面积(area under curve,AUC)为0.784(95%CI:0.720~0.848);DCA结果表明该模型具有较高的净获益水平。结论:本研究建立了列线图模型,对肺癌患者解剖性肺切除术后PAL的发生有较好的预测能力及良好的临床应用价值。
