ObjectiveTo summarize perioperative management experience of 16 patients undergoing surgical correction of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from pulmonary artery (ALCAPA). MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of 16 patients who received surgical correction of ALCAPA between January 2005 and December 2013 in Cardiovascular Center of Children's Hospital of Fudan University. There were 6 males and 10 females with their age ranging from 2 months to 13 years (mean age of 23.25±0.63 months) and body weight ranging from 5 to 30 kg (mean body weight of 19.77±0.75 kg). All the patients underwent direct implantation of the anomalous coronary artery into the ascending aorta, and received comprehensive management regarding left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), heart rate, blood pressure, arterial blood gas, urinary volume, blood lactic acid and central venous pressure. ResultsPostoperative complications were low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) in 9 patients (including intractable LCOS in 2 patients) and arrhythmia in 1 patient. One patient with intractable LCOS and arrhythmia died postoperatively with the mortality of 6.25%. Cardiopulmonary bypass time was 85-260 (135.61±35.01) minutes, aortic cross-clamping time was 40-97 (57.32±16.02) minutes, mechanical ventilation time was 34-187 (106.34±41.62) hours, length of CICU stay was 2-21 (8.13±5.02) days, and hospital stay was 12-51 (22.14±5.00) days. Postoperative LVEF and left ventricular fractional shortening were significantly higher than preoperative values (P < 0.05). ConclusionKey points for successful surgical correction of ALCAPA include meticulous perioperative management, preoperative heart function improvement, prevention of postoperative complications and use of new techniques.
Objective To investigate the changes of renal medulla aquaporin 2 expression and morphological changes of epithelia of collecting tube after bile duct recanalizaiton operation. Methods Thirty rats were divided into two groups randomly. Common bile duct ligation was performed on 20 experimental rats with silicon tubes 2 mm in extre-diameter, and sham operation on the other 10 rats. Seven days later, bile duct recanalizaiton was performed on obstructive jaundice group and sham operation on contrast group. Experimental rats were divided into two subgroups randomly. Half of them were killed immediately and the others would be killed 24 hours later. Serum of each rat was collected to detect hepatic function and renal function. Renal medulla was fixed for microscopic examination and was kept in the -80 ℃ refrigerator for aquaporin 2 expression measurement by Western blot technique. Results All of the animals accomplished the experiment smoothly. Golden ascites were found in the rats of obstructive jaundice group. Twenty-four hours after recanalization, serum bilirubin levels decreased 〔(45.95±8.39) μmol/L〕, P＜0.01, and there was no significant change in blood urine and creatine level. Compared with sham operation group (21 966.20±1 544.70), expression of aquaporin 2 decreased significantly after common bile duct ligation in obstructive jaundice group (15 665.30±1 181.85), P＜0.01. After recanalizaion, the expression of aquaporin 2 in obstructive jaundice group increased (19 490.80±4 239.32), P＜0.01. Conclusion Common bile duct obstruction would lead to epithelium injury of renal collecting tube, and down regulate the aquaporin 2 expression.
The anesthetic work of day surgery should be guided by the standardized perioperative evaluation system. The evaluation methods and standards with strong operability and repeatability are the prerequisites to ensure the safety and efficiency of day surgery. For the assessment of patients’ preoperative physiological status, preoperative preparation and postoperative rehabilitation, standardized work procedures should be established to ensure patients’ medical safety to the greatest extent. Through summarizing the advanced management experience of day surgery anesthesia at home and abroad, and combining with the principled suggestions in The Consensus of Chinese Experts on Anaesthesia for Day Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University has repeatedly revised the perioperative anesthesia evaluation methods in practice, and gradually explored a comprehensive, rigorous and standardized perioperative anesthesia evaluation system. This paper will focus on the evaluation of perioperative anesthesia and postoperative follow-up procedures in day surgery.
ObjectiveTo investigate effect of application of thymopentin during perioperative period on immune function of patients undergoing laparoscopic assisted radical resection for rectal carcinoma. MethodsForty-two patients undergoing laparoscopic assisted radical resection for rectal carcinoma from January 2015 to April 2015 in this hospital were collected. These patients were divided into study group and control group. The patients were received routine treatment in the control group. In addition to routine treatment same as the control group, the patients were received 2 mg thymopentin every day for a week in the study group. The changes of lymphocyte count, T lymphocyte subsets (CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, and CD4+/CD8+), and immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA, and IgM) were compared on the 1st day before surgery and on the 1st day and 5th day after surgery. ResultsThe lymphocyte count, T lymphocyte subsets, and immunoglobulin on the first day after surgery were significantly lower than those on the 1st day before surgery in these two groups (P < 0.05). The lymphocyte count, T lymphocyte subsets (except for CD4+/CD8+), and immunoglobulin (except for IgA) in the study group were significantly higher than those in the control group on the 5th day after surgery (P < 0.05). The changes of lymphocyte count, T lymphocyte subsets, and immunoglobulin in the study group had no significant differences between on the 5th day after surgery and on the 1st day before surgery (P > 0.05), but which on the 5th day afer surgery were significantly lower than those on the 1st day before surgery (P < 0.05) in the control group. ConclusionApplication of thymopentin during perioperative period could accelerate recovery of immune function after operation in patients undergoing laparoscopic assisted radical resection for rectal carcinoma.
Objective To explore the perioperative management of the coexisting diseases for the elderly patients with gastric cancer. Methods The clinical data of perioperative management for coexisting diseases in 528 patients with gastric cancer over 70 years old treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University from March 1980 to November 2008 were analyzed retrospectively. Results The main coexisting diseases included cardiovascuclar disease (259 cases, 49.05%), respiratory disease (161 cases, 30.49%), diabetes (72 cases, 13.64%). Adjusting blood pressure and blood glucose, improving cardiopulmonary function, and hepatic and renal function were mainly given. The common postoperative complications included intestinal obstruction (10 cases), pneumonia (10 cases), reflux esophagitis (9 cases), functional evacuation disorder of gastric remnant (7 cases), and anastomotic leakage (5 cases). Ten patients died during perioperative period: 6 died of heart and lung failure, 2 of acute myocardial infarction, 1 of anastomotic leakage, 1 of intestinal obstruction. Conclusions The common coexisting diseases in the elderly patients with gastric cancer are hypertension， bronchitis and diabetes. Complete assessment of the patient’s general health before operation and intensive perioperative management of the coexisting diseases not only can decrease the risk of surgical procedures， but also decrease the incidence of complication and perioperative mortality.
ObjectiveTo explore the perioperative nursing mode for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). MethodsA total of 866 patients with PCNL having undergone lithotripsy between January 2012 and December 2013 in our hospital were included in our study. Before surgery, they received position training, health education and psychological nursing. After surgery, patients received an integral medical wound care and pipeline management, as well as management of infectious shock and intercostal neuralgia. At the same time, we gave them dietary guidance and other health guidance. ResultsAll the patients were successfully discharged from hospital. Postoperative infection rate was 2.4%, septic shock rate was 0.2%, bleeding rate was 2.2%, urinary leakage rate was 1.5%, the rate of pneumothorax was 0.6%, subcutaneous emphysema rate was 0.3%, and intercostal neuralgia rate was 0.6%. The average hospital stay was (11.2±2.8) days. ConclusionThe innovative nursing mode and techniques have great significance on the success of PCNL surgery.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to revise the perioperative recovery scale for integrative medicine (PRSIM) based on item response theory (IRT). MethodsUnder the guidance of IRT, a total of 349 patient data collected during the development of the original version of PRSIM at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine were used. Principal component analysis was performed using SPSS 18.0 software to test the unidimensionality. The R language was utilized for parameter estimation, including discrimination coefficient, difficulty parameters and information content, as well as drawing item characteristic curves to assess item quality and estimate item functioning differences. A comprehensive screening process was carried out by combining expert consultations, patient evaluations, and discussions within a core group. ResultsThe degree of discrimination of all items ranged from ?0.535 to 2.195. The difficulty coefficient ranged from ?10.343 to 5.461, and the average information content of all items ranged from 0.043 to 1.075. Based on the criteria for parameter selection, nine items were retained. The results of expert consultations indicated the removal of 5 items and the modification of 7 items. After discussion within the core group, a final decision was made to remove 5 items. ConclusionBased on a synthesis of IRT and expert consultation feedback, and following discussions within the core group, a revised version comprising 15 items is retained and modified from the original 20 items.
ObjectiveTo evaluate rational use of antibiotics for hernioplasty in perioperative period by intervention-control study in order to provide a foundation for the clinical antibiotic use and management. MethodsThe data of the preventive use of antibiotics for hernia patients from January to October, 2010 in perioperative period were collected and compared. Interventions on patients from January to October, 2011 were carried out. ResultsIn the intervention group, the first three antibiotics used were changed from azlocillin, mezlocillin and aztreonam before intervention to cefazolin, clindamycin and azlocillin after intervention. Before intervention, antibiotics were first used after surgery for surgical prophylaxis, while after intervention, antibiotics were first used within 30 minutes before surgery or at the start of induction of anesthesia. The preventive medication time decreased from (3.50±2.07) days to (0.88±1.07) days (t'=14.601, P=0.000), the hospitalization days of post-surgery decreased from (5.17±1.90) days to (3.77±1.61) days (t'=7.313, P=0.000), the cost of antibiotics decreased from (342.39±415.50) yuan to (54.08±80.83) yuan (t'=8.831, P=0.000), the percentage of the cost of antibiotics in expenses for medicine declined from (47.53±25.51)% to (12.49±13.46)% (t'=15.776, P=0.000), and the percentage of the cost of antibiotics in hospitalization expenses declined from (6.59±5.49)% to (1.07±1.35)% (t'=12.662, P=0.000). The difference in inappropriate use of antibiotic drugs before and after prevention, such as choice of preventive drugs, preoperative medication occasion, course of postoperative medication and no indication of drug combination, had statistical significances (P<0.05). ConclusionThe intervention-control study shows that the rational use of antibiotics for hernioplasty in perioperative period can be improved, and the average hospitalization days and the cost of antibiotics can be reduced by intervention.
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of applying the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) to the perioperative management of elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures.MethodsThe clinical data of 64 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures admitted to West China Hospital of Sichuan University from January 2016 to December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 32 patients admitted from January to December in 2017 were in ERAS group, and 32 patients admitted from January to December 2016 were in control group. The control group used conventional orthopedic perioperative management measures, and the ERAS group combined the ERAS concept on the basis of conventional treatment measures for perioperative management. The incidence of perioperative complications, Visual Analogue Scale score, modified Barthel Index score, inpatient satisfaction and length of hospital stay were compared between the two groups.ResultsThere was no significant difference in age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade, combined disease, modified Barthel Index or Visual Analogue Scale score at admission, or time from injury to surgery between the two groups (P>0.05). The total incidence of perioperative complications (12.5% vs. 37.5%) and length of hospital stay [(8.09±2.33) vs. (10.41±3.63) d] in the ERAS group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The Visual Analogue Scale scores of the two groups of patients before operation, on the first day and the third day after operation were lower than those at admission (P<0.05). The comparison between the two groups at each time point showed that the Visual Analogue Scale scores of patients in the ERAS group were lower than those in the control group before operation, on the first day and the third day after operation, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). The modified Barthel Index scores of the two groups of patients on the third day, and 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after operation showed a rising trend with time. The modified Barthel Index scores of the ERAS group were better than those of the control group on the third day, and 1 month and 3 months after operation (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups 6 months after operation (P>0.05). The hospitalization satisfaction score of the ERAS group was 95.56±5.12, which was higher than that of the control group (92.84±5.62), and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).ConclusionsThe implementation of ERAS perioperative management for elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures may reduce the incidence of perioperative complications, relieve patient pain, promote the short-term recovery of activities of daily living of patients, improve the inpatient satisfaction and shorten the length of hospital stay.
Abstract: Due to complicated procedures and severe trauma, esophagectomy still remains an operation with high mortality and morbidity. With the advancement of anesthetic and surgical technique, as well as perioperative management, the mortality and morbidity after esophagectomy decreased significantly in recent years. The optimal perioperative management, normalized and individualized treatment was of importance in preventing postoperative complications and decreasing mortality after esophagectomy. This review summarizes the current state of perioperative management for esophagectomy.