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A escassez de dados científicos que validem os benefícios da diatomita para as propriedades físicas da resina composta Zirconfill® torna imperioso a realização de novos estudos, principalmente no tocante a utilização dessa resina contendo diatomita em restaurações semidiretas. Objetivo: Avaliar in vitro a polimerização e resistência de união entre uma resina composta contendo diatomita e de uma resina composta bulk-fill após 24 horas e após 06 meses de envelhecimento em água. Materiais e métodos: Foram utilizados 28 incisivos bovinos para produzir cavidades dentinárias cônicas (4,8 mm de diâmetro maior x 2,8 mm de diâmetro menor x 4 mm de espessura) e fator C de magnitude 3,1. Esses preparos cavitários (n=28) foram restaurados com as resinas compostas Filtek™ One Bulk-fill (BF) (3M ESPE) ou Zirconfill ® (ZF) (BM4), através da técnica semidireta, utilizando o sistema adesivo Single Bond Universal (3M ESPE) e o cimento resino dual Relyx™ Ultimate (3M ESPE). A análise da polimerização foi realizada através da razão base/topo (B/T) de dureza Vickers. E a resistência de união RU foi realizada através do teste de extrusão push-out em máquina de ensaio universal. As amostras foram armazenadas em água destilada a 37 ºC por 24 horas ou 06 meses, mas apenas a RU avaliou as amostras após 06 meses de envelhecimento. Os dados da B/T e da RU foram submetidos à análise de variância (ANOVA) a um e a dois critérios, respectivamente, com pós-teste de Tukey (p <0.05). Resultados: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as resinas compostas na B/T. Para a RU, a resina composta ZF mostrou valores maiores do que a resina BF em ambos os tempos avaliados. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa de nenhuma resina na avaliação ao longo do tempo. Conclusão: A resina composta contendo diatomita mostrou-se promissora quando utilizada em restaurações semidiretas, visto que obteve resultados similar e até superior a resina composta bulk-fill (AU).
The scarcity of data validating scientific diatomite benefits for physical properties of Zirconfill® resin composite makes essential to develop new studies, especially regarding the use of this resin composite containing diatomite in semi-direct restorations. Aim: To evaluate in vitro the cure and bond strength between a resin composite containing diatomite and a bulk-fill resin composite after 24 hours and after 06 months of water storage. Materials and methods: Twenty-eight bovine incisors (n=28) were used to produce conical dentinal cavities (4,8 mm of larger diameter x 2,8 mm of smaller diameter x 4 mm of thickness) and C-factor of magnitude 3.1. These cavities were restored with Filtek™ One Bulk-Fill (BF) (3M ESPE) or Zirconfill® (ZF) (BM4) resin composites, through the semi-direct technique, using Scotchbond™ Universal (3M ESPE) adhesive system and Relyx™ Ultimate (3M ESPE) dual resin cement. The cure analysis was performed through bottom-to-top (B/T) ratio of vickers hardness, while bond strength (RU) was performed through the push-out test in a universal testing machine. The specimens were stored in distilled water at 37 ºC for 24 hours or 06 months, but only RU analyzed the specimens after 06 months aging. B/T and RU data were, respectively, submitted to one-way and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Tukey's post-test (p <0.05). Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the composite resins in B/T. For RU, the ZF composite resin showed higher values than the BF resin at both evaluated times. However, there was no statistically significant difference in resin composites over time. Conclusion: The resin composite containing diatomite showed promise when used in semi-direct restorations since it obtained similar or even superior results to bulk-fill resin composite (AU).
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Animals , Zirconium , Polymerization , Diatomaceous Earth , Time Factors , In Vitro Techniques/methods , Analysis of Variance , Dental Restoration, Permanent , Hardness Tests摘要
The lesser mealworm (LMW) is the most important pest in poultry production. Insects are associated to avian pathogens, mainly Salmonella. Its control is based on chemical insecticide, with limited efficacy in population reduction. Also, insect populations are resistant to the main active ingredients used. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a mineral dust that has activity against the LMW when used in dust application. No information is available about DE liquid preparation against this insect. Thus, bioassays were conducted aiming to develop a strategy for DE liquid preparation to this insect control. In laboratory the ideal concentration for poultry house experiment was estimated and the effect of insect contact with poultry litter or chicken feed after application was checked. In the poultry house, DE liquid preparation (10% in water, 1 L·m2) was applied on the dirt soil of a cleaned and empty poultry house. In the control poultry house, a chemical insecticide was used (cypermethrin 15 g + chlorpyriphos 25 g + piperonyl butoxide 15 g) (1 L·m2). DE at all concentrations was efficient mainly when insects were dried for 24 h before contact with a substrate. In poultry house, both treatments obtained similar results at 15 days after treatment (94% of reduction of insect population). At 45 days after treatment, the insect population with DE treatment increased 39% while the insect population remained 17% smaller than the initial population with a chemical insecticide. DE liquid preparation has potential to be used as a safe treatment in LMW population management, as a shock treatment.
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Animals , Tenebrio , Insect Control/methods , Diatomaceous Earth/administration & dosage , Agricultural Pests摘要
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is an inert powder obtained from milling the fossilized deposits of diatoms. Mainly composed of silica dioxide, DE is highly hygroscopic and is recommended for use in poultry houses as an evironmental conditioner, with a secondary action being the reduction of lesser mealworm populations Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer). This study aimed to characterize and assess the insecticidal activity of a new environmental conditioner for poultry houses (Poultry Sec®, Vet Science Bio Solution, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil) in the laboratory. The study was conducted by adding DE to poultry feed (1, 2 and 3 g DE/kg feed), as well as by applying the DE to the poultry litter (86 and 172 g DE/m2), with A. diaperinus adults (26°C in the dark for 10 days). DE samples were analyzed by optical microscopy to measure and count the frustules and to identify the genera of the components. The insecticidal action of the product was observed. When applied to the litter, the DE caused between 83 and 85% mortality. With respect to the qualitative analysis of the diatoms, we estimated the concentration of 1.2 × 106 individuals/g of the product, distributed in nine distinct genera, with Brachysira Kützing being the predominant genus (40%).(AU)
Terra de diatomáceas (TD) é um pó inerte proveniente da moagem de rochas de depósitos de algas diatomáceas fossilizadas rico em dióxido de sílica. Apresenta-se como um pó fino e altamente higroscópico e é recomendado para uso em aviários de frango de corte como condicionador ambiental, com ação secundária na redução populacional do cascudinho (Alphitobius diaperinus). Este estudo visou avaliar, em laboratório, a atividade inseticida de um novo produto comercializado no Brasil como condicionador ambiental de aviários (Poultry Sec®, Vet Science Bio Solution, Maringá, Paraná, Brasil), bem como caracterizá-lo. O experimento foi conduzido adicionando-se o produto na ração de frango (1, 2 and 3 g TD/kg ração), e também com a aplicação dele na cama de aviário (86 e 172 g TD/m2). Os insetos adultos foram mantidos nos recipientes com as misturas em 26°C no escuro por 10 dias. Amostras do produto foram também analisadas em microscópio óptico visando à contagem e medição das frústulas e identificação das espécies presentes no produto. Quando aplicado sobre a cama, o produto causou entre 83 e 85% de mortalidade. Foram estimados 1,2 × 106 indivíduos/g do produto, distribuídos em nove gêneros diferentes, com predominância de Brachysira Kützing (40%).(AU)
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Animals , Poultry Products , Insecticides , Diatomaceous Earth , Insect Control/methods摘要
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is an inert powder obtained from milling the fossilized deposits of diatoms. Mainly composed of silica dioxide, DE is highly hygroscopic and is recommended for use in poultry houses as an evironmental conditioner, with a secondary action being the reduction of lesser mealworm populations Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer). This study aimed to characterize and assess the insecticidal activity of a new environmental conditioner for poultry houses (Poultry Sec®, Vet Science Bio Solution, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil) in the laboratory. The study was conducted by adding DE to poultry feed (1, 2 and 3 g DE/kg feed), as well as by applying the DE to the poultry litter (86 and 172 g DE/m2), with A. diaperinus adults (26°C in the dark for 10 days). DE samples were analyzed by optical microscopy to measure and count the frustules and to identify the genera of the components. The insecticidal action of the product was observed. When applied to the litter, the DE caused between 83 and 85% mortality. With respect to the qualitative analysis of the diatoms, we estimated the concentration of 1.2 × 106 individuals/g of the product, distributed in nine distinct genera, with Brachysira Kützing being the predominant genus (40%).
Terra de diatomáceas (TD) é um pó inerte proveniente da moagem de rochas de depósitos de algas diatomáceas fossilizadas rico em dióxido de sílica. Apresenta-se como um pó fino e altamente higroscópico e é recomendado para uso em aviários de frango de corte como condicionador ambiental, com ação secundária na redução populacional do cascudinho (Alphitobius diaperinus). Este estudo visou avaliar, em laboratório, a atividade inseticida de um novo produto comercializado no Brasil como condicionador ambiental de aviários (Poultry Sec®, Vet Science Bio Solution, Maringá, Paraná, Brasil), bem como caracterizá-lo. O experimento foi conduzido adicionando-se o produto na ração de frango (1, 2 and 3 g TD/kg ração), e também com a aplicação dele na cama de aviário (86 e 172 g TD/m2). Os insetos adultos foram mantidos nos recipientes com as misturas em 26°C no escuro por 10 dias. Amostras do produto foram também analisadas em microscópio óptico visando à contagem e medição das frústulas e identificação das espécies presentes no produto. Quando aplicado sobre a cama, o produto causou entre 83 e 85% de mortalidade. Foram estimados 1,2 × 106 indivíduos/g do produto, distribuídos em nove gêneros diferentes, com predominância de Brachysira Kützing (40%).
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Animals , Insecticides , Poultry Products , Diatomaceous Earth摘要
We investigated a novel process for production of ethanol from glycerol using the yeast Pachysolen tannophilus. After optimization of the fermentation medium, repeated-batch flask culture was performed over a period of 378 hr using yeast cells immobilized on Celite. Our results indicated that the use of Celite for immobilization of P. tannophilus was a practical approach for ethanol production from glycerol, and should be suitable for industrial ethanol production.
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Diatomaceous Earth , Ethanol , Fermentation , Glycerol , Immobilization , Yeasts摘要
Sitophilus zeamais and Tribolium castaneum are important insect pests of stored grain and their damage corresponds to approximately 25% of post-harvest losses in Brazil. The methods used for the control of these pests notably include the use of post-harvest inert dusts. Therefore, the objective was to assess the mortality of adult S. zeamais and T. castaneum with the use of diatomaceous earth (DE) at different dosages and durations. The treatments with diatomaceous earth were 1,000 and 2,000 GT-1 and control (no application). Insects (10 each species) were placed in 300-ml plastic containers containing 100 g of corn kernels with different moisture contents (12, 14 and 16% wb). Infestations occurred 1 hour, 10 and 20 days after the application of TD. Mortality was evaluated at 30 and 60 days. There were five replicates per treatment. There was a higher mortality for the species S. zeamais than for T. castaneum, and this morality rate increased in direct relation to insect exposure time. It was concluded that T. castaneum has greater tolerance and that the more time the insects are in contact with treated grain the greater the mortality.
Sitophilus zeamais e Tribolium castaneum são importantes insetos-pragas de grãos armazenados e seus danos correspondem a aproximadamente 25% das perdas na pós-colheita do Brasil. Entre as formas de controle destaca-se o uso de pós-inertes. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a mortalidade de adultos de S. zeamais e T. castaneum com uso de terra de diatomácea (TD) em diferentes dosagens e períodos de exposição. Os tratamentos com terra de diatomácea foram: 1.000 e 2.000 g.t-1 e controle (sem aplicação). Os insetos (10 de cada espécie) foram acondicionados em recipientes plásticos de 300 mL, contendo 100 g de grãos de milho com diferentes umidades (12, 14 e 16% b.u.). As infestações ocorreram 1 hora, 10 e 20 dias após a aplicação da TD. Avaliou-se a mortalidade aos 30 e 60 dias. Foram realizadas cinco repetições/tratamento. Obteve-se maior mortalidade para a espécie S. zeamais do que T. castaneum, sendo que ela aumenta conforme o tempo de exposição dos insetos. Conclui-se que a espécie T. castaneum apresenta maior tolerância e que quanto maior tempo os insetos estiverem em contato com grãos tratados maior será a mortalidade.
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Edible Grain , Insecta , Diatomaceous Earth , Pest Control摘要
A terra de diatomácea (TD) é uma alternativa potencial para o controle do cascudinho-dosaviários, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer). O objetivo do presente estudo foi conhecer a interferência de alguns fatores ambientais e comportamentais dessa espécie sobre a efi ciência da terra diatomácea no seu controle. Para isso, avaliou-se o efeito da temperatura do ambiente e do substrato (ração parafrangos e cama do aviário) na atividade da TD, assim como a atividade repelente do produto sobre adultos. A 32ºC a mortalidade de insetos foi signifi cativamente maior (53 e 84%, respectivamente para as concentrações de 86 e 172 g/m2) (P < 0,05). Além disso, o substrato infl uenciou, obtendo-se mortalidade de 95% na ração, contra apenas 4% na cama de aviário. Parte dos resultados pode ser atribuída à remoção das partículas de TD pela cama de aviário, conforme indicado pela análise em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e também pela determinação da concentração de rodamina na superfície dos insetos. Quanto ao comportamento dos insetos, as armadilhas com TD capturaramcerca de 50% menos insetos que aquelas contendo apenas ração, mostrando, assim, a ação repelentedo produto. Assim, os fatores ambientais infl uenciam a efi ciência de TD e, portanto, devem ser levados em consideração para orientar as estratégias de utilização de TD em campo.
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a potential alternative to control the lesser mealworm of poultry farms Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer). Our study aimed to understand the role of some of theenvironmental and insect behavioral factors play on DE effectiveness, such as the substrate (chicken food and poultry house litter), temperature and DE repellent activity on lesser mealworm adults. Mortality was higher at the highest temperature (32ºC), and it increased with DE concentration (53and 84% respectively, for concentrations of 86 and 172 g/m2) (P < 0.05). The substrate also infl uencedDE effectiveness: 95% mortality was observed in the feed, against 4% in the poultry litter. Part of these results can be attributed to the removal of DE particles by the poultry bedding, as supported by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations and rhodamine concentration on the surface of the insects. As to insect behavior, DE had a repellent effect, since trap capture decreased nearly 50% in traps containing DE as opposed to those containing only food. Therefore, environmental factors do affect the DE effectiveness, and they must be taken into consideration when looking into developing control strategies in the field.
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Animals , Coleoptera , Diatomaceous Earth , Pest Control, Biological , Coleoptera/ultrastructure , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning摘要
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the preparation of seeding type immobilized microorganisms and their degradation characteristics on di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Diatomite, clinoptilolite, silk zeolite, and coal fly ash were chosen as reserved materials and modified. Their adsorption capacity and intensity in the bacteria were determined and the best carrier was picked out. The seeding type immobilized microorganisms were prepared by the best carrier and then it degraded DBP under different primary concentration, vibration rate, pH, temperature in the presence of metal compounds.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The adsorption capacity of the modified coal fly ash, silk zeolite, clinoptilolite and zeolite was 44.2%, 71.6%, 84.0%, and 94.4%, respectively, which was 1.66, 1.49, 1.37, and 1.16 times as high as that of their natural state. Their adsorption intensity was 72.1%, 90.5%, 90.1%, and 91.1% in turn. The modified diatomite was selected to prepare the seeding type immobilized microorganisms. When the primary DBP concentration was 100 to 500 mg/L, the DBP-degraded rate of the immobilized microorganisms could be above 80%. The degradation activity of both the dissociative and immobilized microorganisms was higher in vibration than in stillness. When pH was 6.0 to 9.0, the DBP-degraded rate of the immobilized microorganisms was above 82%, which was higher than the dissociative microorganisms. When the temperature was between 20 degrees C and 40 degrees C, the DBP-degraded rate could reach 84.5% in 24 h. The metal compounds could inhibit the degradation activity of both the dissociative and immobilized microorganisms. The degradation process of the immobilized microorganisms could be described by the first-order model.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The adsorption capacity of the diatomite, clinoptilolite, silk zeolite and coal fly ash on DBP-degrading bacteria can be improved obviously after they are modified. The modified diatomite is best in terms of its adsorption capacity and intensity. Its seeding type immobilized microorganisms could degrade DBP effectively and is more adaptable to DBP load, temperature, pH than the dissociative microorganisms. The metal compounds could inhibit the activity of both the immobilized and dissociative microorganisms. The degradation reaction of the immobilized microorganisms on DBP is consistent with the first-order model.</p>
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Adsorption , Bacteria , Metabolism , Biodegradation, Environmental , Biotechnology , Methods , Cells, Immobilized , Diatomaceous Earth , Dibutyl Phthalate , Metabolism , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Kinetics , Temperature , Zeolites摘要
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Magnesium oxide may increase pH of alginate, and supply magnesium ions to the polymerization reaction of alginate. PURPOSE: This study was designed to evaluate the influence of incorporation of magnesium oxide to alginate composition. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Seven kinds of experimental alginates were prepared and used for the experiments. Components with unchanging concentrations were sodium alginate 15%, calcium sulfate 14%, sodium phosphate 2%, and zinc fluoride 3%. Contents of magnesium oxide were varied as 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%. Diatomaceous earth were added to each experimental groups as balance to be 100%. Control group was a MgO 0% group. Working time, setting time, elastic recovery, strain in compression, compressive strength and tear resistance were measured were measured. Sample size for each groups were 10. Arithmetic means were used as each groups representative values. Regression test between MgO contents and results, Duncan's multiple range test, and One-way ANOVA test were done between groups at level of 0.05. RESULTS: 1. Magnesium oxide made the working time and setting time as longer(p0.05). 3. Magnesium oxide contents between 2% and 4% exhibited the lowest strain in compression on alginates(p<0.0001). 4. Magnesium oxide made the compressive strength and the tear resistance stronger(p<0.0001). CONCLUSION: These results mean that setting time of alginate maybe controlled and that mechanical properties maybe improved by the incorporation of magnesium oxide into alginate, without any reduction of elasticity.
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Alginates , Calcium Sulfate , Compressive Strength , Diatomaceous Earth , Elasticity , Fluorides , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Ions , Magnesium Oxide , Magnesium , Polymerization , Polymers , Sample Size , Sodium , Tears , Zinc摘要
The purpose of this study was to search the influences of the increase of the contents of sodium algi-nate in the experimental alginates on the some mechanical properties. 3 commercial alginates were selected for the purpose of comparison of the results of experiments. 7 experimental alginates were manufactured with the rise of contents of sodium alginate from 8.8% to 18.3% with the decrease of contents of diatomaceous earth and with the constant contents of calcium sulfate 12.5%, sodium phosphate 2.2%, zinc fluoride 2.0%. Splitable metal mold with 12.5mm diameter and 20.0mm height was filled with mixed alginate to prepare the cylinder shaped specimens. Strain in compression, elastic recovery, compressive strength were tested using the ISO specification number 1563, alginate impression material. Experimental groups were 7, and 10 specimens were used for each test items and each groups. Following results were obtained; 1. Strain in compression was decreased with the increase of sodium alginate contents (p=0.0077, r2=0.6302). 2. Elastic recovery was decreased with the increase of sodium alginate contents but was not significant(p=0.0639, r2=0.7449). 3. Compressive strength was increased with the increase of sodium alginate contents (p<0.0001, r2=0.9617). These results mean that the increase of sodium alginate contents make alginate harder but may result the increased permanent deformation.
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Alginates , Calcium Sulfate , Compressive Strength , Diatomaceous Earth , Fluorides , Fungi , Sodium , Zinc摘要
O uso de terra diatomácea e de outros pós inertes vem se tornando uma prática comum no controle de insetos de produtos armazenados. Elas podem ser usadas em associaçäo com fumigantes, criando uma barreira física que impede a infestaçäo das partes inferiores e superiores da massa de gräos com insetos vindos de fora da estrutura. A existência de uma metodologia que permita a detecçäo de pós inertes, no caso, terra diatomácea, em gräos é de grande importância para a indústria e para os laboratórios oficiais. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi o desenvolvimento de uma metodologia para detectar a presença de terra diatomácea em gräos de trigo. Para isto, foram tomadas amostras de 1 kg de gräos de trigo tratados com diferentes dosagens de terra diatomácea: 250 g/t; 500 g/t; 750 g/t; 1000 g/t; 2000 g/t; 4000 g/t; 6000 g/t; 8000 g/t; 10000 g/t. O método proposto utilizou água filtrada para lavagem dos gräos e extraçäo das algas diatomáceas em substituiçäo ao álcool a 95 por cento utilizado no método original. Foram recuperadas carapaças/fragmentos de algas diatomáceas em todas as amostras analisadas, mesmo naquelas tratadas com pequenas quantidades de terras diatomáceas. O método proposto mostrou-se adequado para avaliar a presença de partículas de algas diatomáceas e sugere-se ser adotado como método oficial. (AU)
The use of diatomaceous earth (DE) and other inert dusts has become a common practicefor insect control in stored products. They may be used in association with fumigants, creating a physicalbarrier against infestation in the lower and upper grain mass by insects or coming from outside the storagestructure. A methodology, which permits the detection of inert dust, in this case, DE - in grains is of greatimportance for the industry and official laboratories. Thus, the objective of this work was to develop amethod for detecting the presence of DE particles on wheat kernels. Samples of 1 Kg of wheat grainswere treated with different dosages of DE: 250 g/t; 500 g/t; 750 g/t; 1000 g/t; 2000 g/t; 4000 g/t; 6000 g/t; 8000 g/t; 10,000 g/t. The best results were obtained using filtered water for washing the grains andextracting the DE particles, instead of using 95% alcohol as it is prescribed in the original method. Fragments/carapaces of diatomace algae were recovered from all samples, even those treated with small amounts ofthe product. The proposed method proved to be adequate for detecting the presence of DE fragments/carapaces and we suggest to be adopted as an official method. (AU)
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Waste Products , Triticum , Flour , Diatomaceous Earth摘要
BACKGROUND: High-dose aprotinin has been reported to enhance the anticoagulant effects of heparin during cardiopulmonary bypass ; hence, som authors have advocated reducing the dose of heparin in patients treated with aprotinin. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The ACT was measured before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass, with Hemochron 801 system using two activators of celite (C-ACT) and kaolin (K-ACT) as surface activator. From June, 1996 to February, 1997, 22 adult patients who were scheduled for elective operation were enrolled in this study. RESULT: The ACT without heparin did not differ between C-ACT and K-ACT. At 30 minutes after anticoagulation with heparin and cardiopulmonary bypass, the average C-ACT was 928+/-400 s; K-ACT was 572+/-159s (p<0.05). After administration of protamine, C-ACT was 137+/-26 s; K-ACT was 139+/-28s, which were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Our results showed that the significant increase in the ACT during heparin-induced anticoagulation in the presence of aprotinin was due to the use of celite as surface activator, rather than due to enhanced anticoagulation of heparin by aprotinin. We conclude that the ACT measured with kaolin provides better monitoring of cardiac surgical patients treated with high dose aprotinin than does the ACT measured with celite. The patients treated with aprotinin should receive the usual doses of heparin.
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Adult , Humans , Aprotinin , Cardiopulmonary Bypass , Diatomaceous Earth , Heparin , Kaolin摘要
BACKGROUND: The fixed dose regimen with activated coagulation time (ACT) is the most commonly employed method for determining the required dosage of heparin and protamine during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). MATERIAL AND METHOD: We performed a prospective study on a fixed dose regimen for analyzing adequate dosages of heparin and protamine, the incidence of heparin resistance and heparin-induced thrombocyt openia, factors affecting ACT during CPB, and changes of ACT during aprotinin usage. 300 units/kg of heparin were administered to patients, and ACTs were measured after 5 mins. ACTs were checked at 10 mins and 30 mins after the onset of CPB, and then at 30 min intervals thereafter. If the measured ACT was under 400 secs, we added 100 units/kg of heparin. The heparin was reversed with 1 mg of protamine for each 100 units administered. If the measured ACT was longer than 130 secs 30 mins after protamine administration or if there was definitive evidence of a coagulation defect, we administered a further 0.5 mg/kg of protamine. RESULT: We studied 80 patients (50 adults and 30 children) who underwent open heart surgery (OHS) at Seoul National University Hospital. Preoperative ACT was 114.3+/-19.3 secs in adults, and 119.5+/-18.2 secs in children. There were no differences in preoperative ACT due to age, body weight, body surface area, or sex. The preoperative ACT was not influenced by a positive past history of OHS. Ten adults (20%) and 3 pediatric patients (10%) needed additional doses of heparin to maintain the ACT above 400 secs. Additional protamine administration was needed in 9 adults (18%) and 10 children (33%). Heparin resistance was found in only two adults. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia was detected in 2 adults and 1 child. During CPB, ACT was prolonged. 12 adult patients received a low dose of aprotinin and showed longer celite activated ACT compared to the control group.The kaolin activated ACT showed a lower tendency than the celite activated ACT in aprotinin users. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, fixed dose regimen of heparin and protamine can be used without significant problems, but the incidence of need of additional dosage remains unsatisfactory.
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Adult , Child , Humans , Aprotinin , Body Surface Area , Body Weight , Cardiopulmonary Bypass , Diatomaceous Earth , Heparin , Incidence , Kaolin , Prospective Studies , Seoul , Thoracic Surgery , Thrombocytopenia摘要
The importance of pharmaceutical minerals and rocks have been highlighted. The use of rocks and minerals to produce finished pharmaceutical products find their way for curative and promotive health. A detailed listing of the compounds, naturally occurring minerals as well as rocks and their application if delineated herewith
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Chemistry, Pharmaceutical , Diatomaceous Earth , Talc , Kaolin , Bentonite , Cathartics , Astringents/pharmacology , Dentifrices/pharmacology , Expectorants/pharmacology , Antidotes/pharmacology摘要
BACKGROUND: Activated coagulation time (ACT) is commonly used to guide heparin and protamine dosing during cardiovascular surgery. There are many factors that influence the ACT such as time of test, hemodilution, temperature, aprotinin and etc. We considered the other factor that influence the ACT, the route of blood sample. METHODS: This study included 40 patients who were scheduled for cardiac surgery. Whole blood was sampled through arterial and central venous line at 10 minutes after surgical incision and heparin administration. The ACT was measured with Hemochron 801 blood coagulation timer with 12 mg of celite surface activator. RESULTS: At 10 minutes after surgical incision and heparin administration, arterial blood and venous blood ACTs were 127 20, 537 214 seconds and 118 18, 496 145 seconds respectively (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that the venous blood ACT is more less than arterial blood ACT during cardiovascular surgery.
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Humans , Aprotinin , Blood Coagulation , Diatomaceous Earth , Heart , Hemodilution , Heparin , Thoracic Surgery摘要
BACKGROUND: High-dose aprotinin appears to enhance the anticoagulant effects of heparin, as documented by increases in the activated clotting times (ACTs) during cardiopulmonary bypass. This increase of the ACT in the presence of aprotinin and heparin is due to the use of celite as surface activator. We compared celite and kaolin as surface activators for the measurement of the ACT in cardiac surgical patients treated with high dose aprotinin. METHODS: This study included 25 patients who were scheduled for coronary bypass graft surgery and reoperation of cardiac valvular surgery. The 2 million units of aprotinin were added to the pump prime of heart-lung machine. The dosage of heparin and protamine was 3 mg/kg respectively. Whole blood was sampled 10 minutes after induction, heparin administration, cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB), 10 minutes before the termination of CPB and 10 minutes after protamine administration. The ACT was measured with Hemochron 801 blood coagulation timer with 12 mg of either celite (C-ACT) or kaolin (K-ACT) used as surface activator. RESULTS: At 10 minutes after induction and heparin administration, celite and kaolin ACTs were l20+/-28, 541+/-247 seconds and 126+/-23, 559+/-267 seconds rcspectively. But 10 minutes after initiation of CPB and before the termination of CPB, celite ACTs were 941+/-238 and 787+/-277 seconds; kaolin ACTs were 605+/-182 and 499+65 seconds, which were consistently less than celite ACTs(p<0.01). At 10 minutes after protamine administration, celite ACT was 118+/-12 seconds and kaolin ACT was 142 56 seconds which was consistently more than celite ACT(p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We recommend the K-ACT rather than C-ACT when monitoring of heparin-induced anticoagulation in patients treated with high-dose aprotinin. It is also highly recommended that patients being added with aprotinin should receive the usual doses of heparin and that the ACT should be measured with kaolin as the activator.
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Humans , Aprotinin , Blood Coagulation , Cardiopulmonary Bypass , Diatomaceous Earth , Heart-Lung Machine , Heparin , Kaolin , Reoperation , Thoracic Surgery , Transplants摘要
BACKGROUND: High-dose aprotinin appears to enhance the anticoagulant effects of heparin, as documented by increases in the activated clotting times (ACTs) during cardiopulmonary bypass. This increase of the ACT in the presence of aprotinin and heparin is due to the use of celite as surface activator. We compared celite and kaolin as surface activators for the measurement of the ACT in cardiac surgical patients treated with high dose aprotinin. METHODS: This study included 25 patients who were scheduled for coronary bypass graft surgery and reoperation of cardiac valvular surgery. The 2 million units of aprotinin were added to the pump prime of heart-lung machine. The dosage of heparin and protamine was 3 mg/kg respectively. Whole blood was sampled 10 minutes after induction, heparin administration, cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB), 10 minutes before the termination of CPB and 10 minutes after protamine administration. The ACT was measured with Hemochron 801 blood coagulation timer with 12 mg of either celite (C-ACT) or kaolin (K-ACT) used as surface activator. RESULTS: At 10 minutes after induction and heparin administration, celite and kaolin ACTs were l20+/-28, 541+/-247 seconds and 126+/-23, 559+/-267 seconds rcspectively. But 10 minutes after initiation of CPB and before the termination of CPB, celite ACTs were 941+/-238 and 787+/-277 seconds; kaolin ACTs were 605+/-182 and 499+65 seconds, which were consistently less than celite ACTs(p<0.01). At 10 minutes after protamine administration, celite ACT was 118+/-12 seconds and kaolin ACT was 142 56 seconds which was consistently more than celite ACT(p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We recommend the K-ACT rather than C-ACT when monitoring of heparin-induced anticoagulation in patients treated with high-dose aprotinin. It is also highly recommended that patients being added with aprotinin should receive the usual doses of heparin and that the ACT should be measured with kaolin as the activator.
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Humans , Aprotinin , Blood Coagulation , Cardiopulmonary Bypass , Diatomaceous Earth , Heart-Lung Machine , Heparin , Kaolin , Reoperation , Thoracic Surgery , Transplants摘要
Diatomaceous earth, quarried from the remains of aquatic plants deposited millions of years ago, continues to be a very important raw material with many industrial uses. In its natural state diatomaceous earth is an amorphous silica with no crystalline pattern. For many uses, however, it is calcinated and calcination converts a portion of the amorphous silica to a crystalline form, cristobalite which is far more fibrogenic. In a factory which produces calcinated diatomaceous earth, seven workers were proved as pneumoconiosis on l991 and 1992. Authors reviewed medical chart and current status of them. Authors also examined thirty one subject from the factory with questionnaire, physical examination, spirometry and chest radiography on August 13th 1993. The radiographs were independently interpreted by two radiologists and their findings were classified by International Classification of Radiography of pneumoconiosis(lLO, 1980). Total and respirable dust of diatomaceous earth were measured on october 1993. The results were as follows: 1.Of 31 workers, 6 (19.4%) were diagnosed as diatomaceous earth pneumoconiosis. There was an increasing tendency in prevalence of pneumocoiosis as the duration of dust exposure gets longer. 2. There were no significant differences in age, smoking rate, alcohol drinking rate, and pulmonary function test results between cases and non-cases. 3. The means of total dust exposures at flour manufacturing, fire brick grinding and packaging, ceramic raws packaging processes exceeded Korean and AGGIH standards, 10mg/m3. Above results suggest that engineering controls, periodic environmental and medical surveillance are important for preventing pneumoconiosis in the diatomite factory.