[Non-inferiority study of lornoxicam to patient-controlled analgesia in patients after hysterectomy].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the non-inferiority of lornoxicam to fentanyl in patient-controlled intravenous analgesia after hysterectomy. METHODS: In this prospective randomized controlled study, 117 patients who suffered from moderate to severe pain i.e. pain visual analogue scale (VAS) ≥4 after hysterectomy were allocated to receive lornoxicam (Group L) or fentanyl (Group F) for patient-controlled analgesia. The patients were given a loading dose of lornoxicam 4 mg or fentanyl 50 µg after the enrollment according to the patients' grouping and connected to the patient-controlled analgesia device containing lornoxicam 0.4 g/L or fentanyl 5 mg/L with bolus dose set at 2.5 mL and lockout interval set at 10 min. Pain scores were rated using VAS at 6, 12, and 24 h postoperatively. Pain intensity difference (PID) was the difference between pain scores rated immediately after surgery and 6, 12 and 24 h postoperatively. The sum of pain intensity difference over 24 h (SPID-24) was the sum of PID at 6, 12 and 24 h. non-inferiority could be claimed if the lower limit of the 95% confidence interval (CI) for SPID-24 difference between the two groups was greater than pre-specified non-inferiority margin -3. RESULTS: No difference was detected for pain scores at any time point between the two groups. SPID-24 were 12.0±6.1 and 10.2±5.4 (P>0.05). SPID-24 difference between the two groups was 0.66, 95%CI -1.24 to 2.56, and the lower limit greater than non-inferiority margin -3. Adverse effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness were significantly less in lornoxicam group than in fentanyl group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Lornoxicam is not inferior to the equivalent dose of fentanyl with regard to the margin pre-specified at -3 in reducing moderate to severe postoperative pain after hysterectomy.

[Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of the domestic sevoflurane for transabdominal hysterectomy].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of domestic sevoflurane by comparing the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of domestic sevoflurane and an imported product. METHODS: Eighty patients undergoing general anesthesia for transabdominal hysterectomy were equally randomized into domestic sevoflurane group and imported sevoflurane group. The following data were recorded and compared: vital signs; change of sevoflurane concentrations in the induction period and recovery period; the time when inhaled sevoflurane concentration reached half of the pre-set concentration of the vaporizer; the time when the end-tidal sevoflurane concentration reached half of the pre-set concentration of the vaporizer; the time when the end-tidal sevoflurane concentration reached half of inhaled sevoflurane concentration; the time of the end-tidal sevoflurane concentration reached 0. 8 MAC in the induction period; the recovery time; the extubation time; and time to recovery of consciousness. RESULTS: The general conditions of the two groups were not significantly different. The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters at the intra-operative time points as well as the minimal alveolar concentration, the inspired and end-tidal sevoflurane concentrations, and the time to recovery of consciousness also showed no significant differences between the two groups. CONCLUSION: The domestic sevoflurane has similar pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics as the imported products. It can serve as a cost-effective product for transabdominal hysterectomy.

[Caesarean sections performed under general anesthesia].

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the preoperative conditions and intraoperative anesthetic managements of parturients who underwent Caesarean section and explore possible relationship between perianesthetic managements and prognosis of parturients and fetuses. METHODS: A group of 30 parturients who underwent Caesarean sections under general anesthesia were analysed retrospectively. RESULTS: All the 30 Caesarean sections were smooth in terms of both procedure and anesthesia. CONCLUSIONS: General anesthesia is still indicated in Caesarean section, although multiple risks may still exist. Considerate perinatal planning, careful preoperative preparations, and delicate intraoperative managements positively contribute to the good prognosis of parturient and fetus.

Application of lornoxicam to patient-controlled analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy and safety of lornoxicam, one non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries. METHODS: Thirty-nine patients scheduled for abdominal surgeries were randomly assigned to different PCA treatment groups using either lornoxicam or fentanyl postoperatively. Pain intensity difference (PID) and sum of pain intensity difference (SPID) were used to assess the analgesic efficacy of both drugs during a 24-hour period. RESULTS: The analgesic efficacy of lornoxicam is 1/66 of fentanyl, which was shown by SPID value of 3.250 and 3.058, respectively (P > 0.05). Lornoxicam caused fewer adverse events than fentanyl (33% vs. 68%, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: In clinic, we can use lornoxicam to treat postoperative pain effectively and with less adverse reactions compared with fentanyl.

[Evaluation of tracheal intubation in critical SARS patients].

OBJECTIVE: To analyze tracheal intubation and respiratory treatment in the critical severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) patients. METHODS: Review and analyze tracheal intubation and respiratory treatment in critical SARS patients in intensive care unit (ICU). RESULTS: Three of thirteen patients had been intubated or received tracheotomy before they entered into ICU, the other patients received treatment of nasal cannula or oxygen mask. With the development of the disease, two patients had been intubated because of respiratory failure or tracheotomy. Tracheal intubation was twice made in two patients in order to replace tracheal tubes. CONCLUSIONS: The patient should be intubated or received tracheotomy if non-invasive respiratory support has no effect. Standard protection could protect medical staff from infection under tracheal intubation.

[Influence of obesity on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of isoflurane].

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of obesity on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of isoflurane. METHODS: Twenty-six patients undergoing cholecystectomy were divided into obese group (Group A, BMI > or = 27, n = 13) and normal body weight group (Group N, BMI < or = 24, n = 13) according to body mass index (BMI). All patients were given to the same isoflurane anesthesia. Inspired and end-expired concentrations of isoflurane were monitored and uptake fraction of isoflurane were calculated. RESULTS: Isoflurane concentrations of vaporizer in Group A [(1.8 +/- 0.3)%] were evidently higher than those in Group N [(1.5 +/- 0.1)%] at all observed points (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). Uptake fraction of isoflurane in Group A were higher than those in Group N at observed points (P < 0.05, P < 0.01 or P < 0.001), but there were no differences in the time when isoflurane concentration was lowered to 50% and awake time between the two groups after discontinuing inhaling isoflurane. CONCLUSIONS: Obese patients demand higher inspired concentration and uptake of isoflurane than those in normal weight patients but discharge of isoflurane was influenced by obesity within the observed period of (66 +/- 33) min.

[Perioperative anesthetic management for the excision of phaeochromocytoma complicated with catecholamine cardiomyopathy].

OBJECTIVE: To summarize experience of perioperative anesthetic management for patients undergone excision of pheochromocytoma and complicated with catecholamine cardiomyopathy. METHODS: Perioperative anesthetic management for surgical treatment of three cases of pheochromocytoma complicated with catecholamine cardiomyopathy was described and discussed according to literature reports. RESULTS: The catecholamine cardiomyopathy of the three cases presented with left ventricular hypertrophy, congestive cardiac failure and acute myocardial infarction. After removal of the pheochromocytoma under general anesthesia, a prolonged hypotension occurred in all of the three cases. In order to maintain stable hemodynamics, large dose of catecholamine was required after surgery. All of the three patients were survived and discharged. CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that myocardial dysfunction may be another important factor for the prolonged hypotension after removal of the tumor. Meticulous preoperative assessment of heart function is of primary importance for the management of anaesthesia during surgical procedures.