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Fall risks and Health-related quality of life among elderly attending primary healthcare centers in South Western Nigeria: A cross-sectional study 尼日利亚西南部初级卫生保健中心老年人跌倒风险和健康相关生活质量:一项横断面研究
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_88_22
B. Akodu, Cynthia Okonkwo, M. Balogun, E. Alabi, Gabiel Iloh, O. Olokodana-Adesalu, P. Orumbie, O. Oghide, Moniola Ojikutu, Hussein Agunbiade
Background: The older persons are prone to falls resulting in severe injury. Falls among the older adults lead to significant public health sequelae and they account for the most prevalent forms of accidents that occur in older persons. Fall risks may be higher among the elderly with poor quality of life. This study was aimed at evaluating fall risks and the quality of life of the older adults attending primary health-care (PHC) centers in Lagos. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out among the elderly that attended PHC centers in Mushin local government area (LGA), Lagos state. A multistage random sampling technique was used to select the LGA and the PHC centers that were used. Fall Risk for Older People-Community Setting and the short form-12 Health survey were used. A total of 200 respondents from the PHC centers participated in the study. Data were collected and analyzed using Epi-info version 7.2.1.0 software. Associations between fall risks, fall prevalence, and quality of life were determined using Chi-square. The level of significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: The prevalence of falls was 15% and 92.5% of the respondents had a low risk of falling and 93.4% had a good quality of life. There was a statistically significant association between risk factors for falls and quality of life (<0.001), as well as the prevalence of falls (<0.001). Those with poor quality of life and those who have fallen previously have a higher risk of falling. Conclusion: Fall risk was low, while fall prevalence and quality of life were high.
背景:老年人容易跌倒并造成严重伤害。老年人跌倒会造成严重的公共健康后遗症,也是老年人中最常见的事故形式。生活质量差的老年人摔倒的风险可能更高。这项研究的目的是评估在拉各斯初级卫生保健(PHC)中心就诊的老年人跌倒风险和生活质量。方法:这是一项描述性的横断面研究,在拉各斯州穆辛地方政府区(LGA)的初级保健中心的老年人中进行。采用多阶段随机抽样技术选择LGA和PHC中心。老年人跌倒风险-社区环境和简短的表格-12健康调查使用。共有200名来自初级保健中心的受访者参与了这项研究。采用Epi-info version 7.2.1.0软件进行数据收集和分析。使用卡方法确定跌倒风险、跌倒患病率和生活质量之间的关系。P < 0.05为显著性水平。结果:调查对象中跌倒发生率为15%,92.5%的人跌倒风险低,93.4%的人生活质量良好。跌倒的危险因素与生活质量(<0.001)以及跌倒的发生率(<0.001)之间存在统计学上显著的关联。生活质量差的人和以前摔倒过的人摔倒的风险更高。结论:该地区跌倒风险较低,但跌倒发生率和生活质量较高。
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Psychological burden of care in parents/caregivers of children with surgical conditions – A local experience 手术患儿的父母/照顾者的心理负担-一种局部经验
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_79_22
Olumide A. Elebute, E. Campbell, Adesoji O. Ademuyiwa, Chibuike Ihediwa, C. Bode
Background: There is a paucity of literature on the psychological burden on parental caregivers of children with surgical conditions. Knowledge of the peculiar psychological challenges faced by the parents or caregivers could help to advocate for the incorporation of a psychologist or psychiatrist as part of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study over 6 months on caregivers of pediatric surgical patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS) and the General Health Questionnaire – 28 (GHQ-28) were used to obtain data on the burden of care and psychiatric morbidity. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS (version 23). A ZCBS score ≥21 and a GHQ-28 value above 4 were considered significant. Results: A total of 120 caregivers were recruited for the study. The mean GHQ score was 6.3 (standard deviation [SD] ±5.9), whereas the mean ZCBS was 24.96 (SD ± 14.67). Sixty (50.0%) caregivers had a GHQ score over 4 and 71 (59.2%) had a ZCBS score ≥21. Conclusions: The care of children undergoing surgical procedures is associated with a significant burden and psychological distress among first-degree family caregivers. There is a need for further studies to know the pattern of their psychologically ill health as this could impede their quality of care.
背景:关于手术患儿的父母照顾者心理负担的文献很少。对父母或照顾者所面临的特殊心理挑战的了解可以帮助倡导将心理学家或精神病学家作为多学科方法的一部分纳入患者护理。方法:这是一项为期6个月的横断面研究,对象是拉各斯大学教学医院儿科外科患者的护理人员。采用Zarit照顾者负担量表(ZCBS)和一般健康问卷-28 (GHQ-28)来获取照顾负担和精神疾病发病率的数据。获得的数据使用SPSS (version 23)进行分析。ZCBS评分≥21,GHQ-28值≥4为显著性。结果:研究共招募了120名护理人员。GHQ评分平均值为6.3(标准差[SD]±5.9),ZCBS评分平均值为24.96(标准差[SD]±14.67)。60名(50.0%)护理人员GHQ评分超过4分,71名(59.2%)护理人员ZCBS评分≥21分。结论:对接受外科手术的儿童的护理与一级家庭照顾者的负担和心理困扰有关。有必要进行进一步的研究,以了解他们心理不健康的模式,因为这可能会影响他们的护理质量。
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Predictors of depression and malnutrition among older persons attending primary healthcare centres in South Western Nigeria 尼日利亚西南部初级保健中心老年人抑郁和营养不良的预测因素
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_24_22
B. Akodu, Samuel Akinwunmi, T. Ladi-Akinyemi, I. Baiyeroju, A. Onajole
Background: Malnutrition and depression have been found to be prevalent in the older persons and often lead to preventable adverse complications. Depression has been shown to be associated with malnutrition. This study was aimed at determining the predictors of depression and malnutrition among older persons attending selected primary health-care centers (PHC) in Kosofe local government area in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among older persons attending PHC in Kosofe local government, Lagos. A multi-stage random technique was used to select the 219 participants from the PHC centers. Data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using Epi Info 7.1. Chi-square was used to test the association between Socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional status, body mass index and depression, and one-way ANOVA was used to test for the association between anthropometric parameters and malnutrition. Associations were statistically significant if P < 0.05. Results: It was found that 57.9% were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The study showed that 47.1% of the participants were depressed. There was a significant association (<0.001) between the malnutrition and the level of depression. There was a statistically significant association between family support (P ≤ 0.001), malnutrition (P ≤ 0.001), and depression. There was statistically significant association between the height (P = 0.009), weight (P = 0.001), waist–hip ratio (P = 0.036), and the malnutrition. Remarkably, there was statistically significant association between the waist (P = 0.023) and hip circumference (P = 0.047) and their level of depression. Conclusion: The results from this study revealed a high prevalence of malnutrition and depression among older persons. Therefore, health providers working in PHC centers should have a high index of suspicion for depression among older persons with malnutrition.
背景:营养不良和抑郁在老年人中普遍存在,并经常导致可预防的不良并发症。抑郁症已被证明与营养不良有关。这项研究的目的是确定在尼日利亚拉各斯科索夫地方政府区选定的初级保健中心(PHC)就诊的老年人抑郁和营养不良的预测因素。方法:这是一项描述性横断面研究,在拉各斯Kosofe地方政府参加初级保健的老年人中进行。采用多阶段随机技术从初级保健中心选择219名参与者。数据采用结构化访谈问卷收集,并使用Epi Info 7.1进行分析。采用卡方检验社会人口学特征与营养状况、体重指数和抑郁之间的相关性,采用单因素方差分析检验人体测量参数与营养不良之间的相关性。若P < 0.05,则相关性有统计学意义。结果:57.9%的儿童存在营养不良或存在营养不良危险。研究表明,47.1%的参与者患有抑郁症。营养不良与抑郁水平之间存在显著相关性(<0.001)。家庭支持(P≤0.001)、营养不良(P≤0.001)与抑郁有统计学意义。身高(P = 0.009)、体重(P = 0.001)、腰臀比(P = 0.036)与营养不良有统计学意义。值得注意的是,腰围(P = 0.023)和臀围(P = 0.047)与抑郁程度有统计学意义的显著相关。结论:本研究结果揭示了老年人营养不良和抑郁的高患病率。因此,在初级保健中心工作的保健提供者应该对营养不良的老年人的抑郁症有很高的怀疑指数。
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Clinical characteristics and outcome of patients admitted during the first and second waves of COVID-19 pandemic at a Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria 尼日利亚拉各斯一家三级医院第一波和第二波COVID-19大流行期间入院患者的临床特征和结果
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_57_22
I. Akase, P. Akintan, E. Otrofanowei, O. Olopade, G. Olorunfemi, A. Opawoye, F. Alakaloko, U. Ima-Edomwonyi, Y. Akinbolagbe, O. Agabi, Danladi Nmadu, G. Akinbode, A. Olasope, A. Ogundare, A. Bolarinwa, Oluwakemi Awojumobi-Otokiti, P. Enajeroh, M. Karami, C. Esezobor, Y. Oshodi, Oluwole Ayotunde, W. Adeyemo, C. Bode
Introduction: Clinical data on the differences in presentation and outcome of admitted COVID-19 patients in Nigeria are limited. This study aimed to compare the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in a Tertiary Hospital in Lagos and describe the clinical differences between the waves, the severity of COVID-19, and the mortality differences. Methods: The study was a retrospective review of the medical records of all children and adults admitted to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) COVID-19 Isolation and Treatment Centre during the first wave (from April 2020 to October 2020) and second wave (from December 2020 to April 2021). The clinical characteristics (including COVID severity) and outcome among admitted patients during the two waves were compared. Results: Between April 2020 and April 2021, 602 patients were admitted to LUTH for COVID-19. Patients in the first wave were significantly younger (43 vs. 54.5 years), more in number (53.8% vs. 46.2%), and had a higher proportion of health-care workers than those in the second wave (14.5% vs. 6.5%). Comorbidities were present in more than half of the patients hospitalized for COVID-19 infection (51.0%). This proportion was much higher during the pandemic's second wave (41.7% vs. 61.9%, P < 0.001). The most common comorbidity found in hospitalized patients was hypertension (37.0%). Patients admitted during the second wave had shorter stays (11 vs. 7 days) and similar mortality rates (10.2% vs. 10.8%). Conclusion: The first and second waves had comparable mortality rates though patients in the first wave were younger and there were more healthcare providers in the cohort. Patients admitted to the second wave however had more comorbidities but shorter lengths of stay which may suggest a better understanding of the infection and better outcome.
简介:关于尼日利亚入院的COVID-19患者的表现和结局差异的临床数据有限。本研究旨在比较拉各斯一家三级医院的第一波和第二波COVID-19大流行,并描述两波之间的临床差异、COVID-19的严重程度和死亡率差异。方法:本研究回顾性分析了第一波(2020年4月至2020年10月)和第二波(2020年12月至2021年4月)期间拉各斯大学教学医院(LUTH) COVID-19隔离和治疗中心收治的所有儿童和成人的医疗记录。比较两波入院患者的临床特征(包括病情严重程度)和转归。结果:2020年4月至2021年4月,602例患者因COVID-19入住LUTH。第一波患者明显更年轻(43岁vs. 54.5岁),数量更多(53.8% vs. 46.2%),并且卫生保健工作者的比例高于第二波患者(14.5% vs. 6.5%)。超过一半的COVID-19感染住院患者存在合并症(51.0%)。这一比例在第二波大流行期间要高得多(41.7%对61.9%,P < 0.001)。住院患者中最常见的合并症是高血压(37.0%)。第二波入院的患者住院时间较短(11天vs. 7天),死亡率相似(10.2% vs. 10.8%)。结论:第一波和第二波的死亡率相当,尽管第一波的患者更年轻,队列中有更多的医疗保健提供者。然而,第二波入院的患者有更多的合并症,但住院时间较短,这可能表明对感染有更好的了解,结果也更好。
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The burden of personal protective equipment and its effect on the work efficiency in health-care workers 个人防护装备负担及其对卫生保健工作者工作效率的影响
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_78_22
B. Vaidiyanathan, S. Amalanathan, Satish Chokalingam, Kumaran Alias Ramesh Colbert, Irudhayaraj Joseph, Prathiba Kishore
Introduction: Personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a necessity in the COVID pandemic for containing, protecting, and preventing the spread of the virus among the health-care workers; however, there are limitations to its use due to its associated adverse effects. The objective is to determine the adverse effects of PPE and its effect on work efficiency in health-care workers. Methods: This is a single-center descriptive cross-sectional survey done among 384 health-care workers by a consecutive sampling method. A semi-structured questionnaire was sent through the Google platform and the data were analyzed using SPSS 20. Results: 79.7% of study participants reported irritability and 59.9% had difficulty reading and writing during working hours in PPE, both factors had a significant association with their work efficiency (P = 0.019, P = 0.031). A feeling of being in a closed tight environment (85.7%), headache (71.95%), difficulty in drawing samples and intravenous cannulation (60.2%), and difficulty in adjusting the ventilatory settings and infusion pumps (39%) were reported by the study participants. However, these factors did not affect their work efficiency. On multivariate analysis, most health-care workers (HCWs) in the intensive care unit had more adverse effects than the others posted in other clinical areas. Conclusion: Our survey has identified several factors affecting HCWs during their working hours. These physical and cognitive adverse effects need to be alleviated to maintain a healthy, productive, and efficient work environment. We need to encourage reporting and find ways to mitigate their difficulties regarding PPE.
在COVID大流行期间,个人防护装备(PPE)已成为遏制、保护和防止病毒在卫生保健工作者中传播的必需品;然而,由于其相关的副作用,它的使用受到限制。目的是确定个人防护装备的不利影响及其对保健工作者工作效率的影响。方法:采用连续抽样方法,对384名卫生保健工作者进行单中心描述性横断面调查。通过Google平台发送半结构化问卷,使用SPSS 20对数据进行分析。结果:79.7%的被试在PPE工作时间表现为易怒,59.9%的被试在PPE工作时间表现为读写困难,两者均与工作效率显著相关(P = 0.019, P = 0.031)。研究参与者报告的主要症状有:感觉身处封闭的密闭环境(85.7%)、头痛(71.95%)、抽取样本和静脉插管困难(60.2%)、调节通气设置和输液泵困难(39%)。然而,这些因素并没有影响他们的工作效率。在多变量分析中,重症监护病房的大多数卫生保健工作者(HCWs)比其他临床领域的其他卫生保健工作者有更多的不良反应。结论:我们的调查确定了影响医护人员工作时间的几个因素。需要减轻这些身体和认知上的不利影响,以保持一个健康、富有成效和高效的工作环境。我们需要鼓励报告,并设法减轻他们在个人防护装备方面的困难。
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Correlation between the International Prostate Symptom Score and sonographic parameters in patients with symptomatic benign prostate enlargement 有症状的良性前列腺增大患者的国际前列腺症状评分与超声参数的相关性
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_21_22
Kehinde Apata, E. Jeje, K. Tijani, A. Ogunjimi, R. Ojewola, A. Adeyomoye
Background: Benign prostate enlargement is a common urological condition in the aging male that causes lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The study was aimed at determining the correlation between International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and sonographic parameters in a cohort of men attending the outpatient urology clinic of our teaching hospital. Methods: One hundred and fifty consecutive patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled into the study. The severity of LUTS was assessed using the IPSS questionnaire. Prostate volume (PV), bladder wall thickness (BWT), and postvoid residual (PVR) were determined via transabdominal ultrasound using Toshiba Nemino XG (Osaka Japan) with probe frequency 3.5MHz. The data were collected into a pro forma and analyzed using SPSS version 22 (IBM SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA). The data were subjected to Pearson's correlation and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The 150 patients who were enrolled had an age range of 46–85 years, while the mean age was 63.37 ± 9.45 years. The mean total IPSS was 17.58 ± 7.69. The PV, BWT, and PVR had a mean of 71.96 ± 48.75 ml, 4.63 ± 1.99 mm, and 48.01 ± 59.17, respectively. There was a weak correlation between the total IPSS and PV (r = 0.118; P = 0.149), BWT (r = 0.174; P = 0.03), and PVR (r = 0.118; P = 0.151). Correlating voiding and storage symptoms with PV showed a poor correlation. There was a statistically significant correlation between voiding symptoms and BWT (r = 0.255; P = 0.002). Conclusion: There was no correlation between total IPSS and PV with PVR. Total IPSS and voiding symptom scores had a statistically significant positive correlation with BWT.
背景:良性前列腺肥大是一种常见的泌尿系统疾病,在老年男性引起下尿路症状(LUTS)。本研究旨在探讨国际前列腺症状评分(IPSS)与在我院泌尿外科门诊就诊的男性超声参数的相关性。方法:连续150例符合纳入标准的患者入组研究。使用IPSS问卷评估LUTS的严重程度。前列腺体积(PV)、膀胱壁厚度(BWT)和膀胱后残留(PVR)采用东芝Nemino XG(大阪日本)经腹超声,探头频率为3.5MHz。数据收集成预表,并使用SPSS version 22 (IBM SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA)进行分析。经Pearson相关分析,P < 0.05为差异有统计学意义。结果:150例入组患者年龄46 ~ 85岁,平均年龄63.37±9.45岁。平均总IPSS为17.58±7.69。PV、BWT和PVR的平均值分别为71.96±48.75 ml、4.63±1.99 mm和48.01±59.17 mm。总IPSS与PV呈弱相关(r = 0.118;P = 0.149), BWT (r = 0.174;P = 0.03), PVR (r = 0.118;P = 0.151)。排尿和积液症状与PV相关性较差。排尿症状与BWT的相关性有统计学意义(r = 0.255;P = 0.002)。结论:总IPSS、PV与PVR无相关性。总IPSS和排尿症状评分与BWT有统计学意义的正相关。
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Telemedicine system for the diagnosis and management of invasive fungal infections in Nigeria 尼日利亚用于诊断和管理侵袭性真菌感染的远程医疗系统
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_86_22
S. Nwaneri, R. Oladele
Background: Invasive fungal infections are not usually suspected by clinicians in our setting resulting in avoidable deaths, morbidity, and irrational/misuse of antibiotics. Unfortunately, there are few specialists of Medical Mycology in Nigeria working in very few centers where fungal infections can effectively be managed. This article describes a telemedicine system designed to provide an electronic consultation platform for the diagnosis and management of invasive fungal infections in Nigeria. Methods: The telemedicine center was designed and implemented using state-of-the-art technologies comprising hardware and software components. The center includes a high-resolution 60-inch liquid-crystal display smart television, an Intel Core i3 Desktop Computer, webcam system, a broadband Internet connection, and a backup electricity supply. The system currently uses the Zoom platform to establish virtual connections with collaborators as well as patients. Results: Since its inception, the center has managed 34 serious patients whose managing clinicians have called in for consultation. The establishment of the center has led to increased collaboration with other specialists in clinical mycology across Africa and Europe. Patient outcome has also been impacted positively because of consultation provided on diagnosis and antifungal therapy. The center has further accelerated the exchange of knowledge and ideas between health-care practitioners in Africa on the management of invasive fungal infections. Conclusions: Therefore, telemedicine center has been immensely beneficial for the management of patients suffering from invasive fungal infections in Nigeria.
背景:侵袭性真菌感染通常不会被临床医生怀疑,导致本可避免的死亡、发病率和抗生素的不合理/滥用。不幸的是,尼日利亚很少有医学真菌学专家在能够有效管理真菌感染的中心工作。本文描述了一个远程医疗系统,旨在为尼日利亚侵袭性真菌感染的诊断和管理提供电子咨询平台。方法:采用最先进的硬件和软件技术设计和实现远程医疗中心。该中心包括一台高分辨率的60英寸液晶智能电视、一台英特尔酷睿i3台式电脑、网络摄像头系统、宽带互联网连接和备用电源。该系统目前使用Zoom平台与合作者和患者建立虚拟联系。结果:中心自成立以来,共收治34例重症患者,管理临床医师来电会诊。该中心的建立增加了与非洲和欧洲临床真菌学方面其他专家的合作。由于在诊断和抗真菌治疗方面提供了咨询,患者的预后也得到了积极的影响。该中心进一步加快了非洲保健从业人员之间关于侵袭性真菌感染管理的知识和思想交流。结论:因此,远程医疗中心对尼日利亚侵袭性真菌感染患者的管理非常有益。
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Analysis of spirometric variables with increasing body mass index in normal and overweight healthy individuals 正常和超重健康人体重指数增加对肺活量测量变量的影响分析
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2022-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_41_22
Ilham Jaleel, H. Ahamed
Background: The relationship between the parameters of body mass index (BMI) and lung function has been established by numerous studies done earlier. Those studies have been done mainly on obese individuals, but only a very few studies have been done in people with normal BMI or overweight group. Our aim is to analyze the various spirometric variables, namely forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory flow (FEF 25%–75%), and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), with respect to increase in the BMI in otherwise normal healthy subjects. Methods: The present study design is a randomized experimental parallel-group study. Sixty individuals who were otherwise healthy without any respiratory illness were selected for this study. Their anthropometric measurements were taken. Based on WHO classification, the subjects were grouped as follows: Group I with a BMI of 18.5–24.9 as a normal weight group and Group II with a BMI of 25–29.9 as the overweight group. Using Medispiror, the spirometric variables were determined. Analysis of spirometric variables, namely FEV1, FVC, FEF 25%–75%, and PEFR, were all done using the appropriate statistical method. Results: The results showed that there was a significant decrease in all spirometric variables except PEFR with an increase in BMI. However, the decrease in FVC was relatively more than the decrease in FEV1. Conclusion: This study can be concluded that there is a significant decrease in spirometric variables, namely FEV1, FVC, and FEF 25%–75%, as the BMI increases even in normal individuals who are not obese.
背景:身体质量指数(BMI)参数与肺功能之间的关系已被早期的大量研究所确立。这些研究主要是针对肥胖人群进行的,但只有很少的研究是针对BMI正常或超重人群进行的。我们的目的是分析各种肺活量测量变量,即1秒内用力呼气量(FEV1)、用力肺活量(FVC)、用力呼气流量(FEF 25%-75%)和呼气峰值流量(PEFR)与正常健康受试者BMI增加的关系。方法:本研究设计为随机实验平行组研究。60名没有任何呼吸系统疾病的健康个体被选为这项研究的参与者。对他们进行了人体测量。根据WHO的分类,受试者分为:BMI为18.5-24.9的I组为正常体重组,BMI为25-29.9的II组为超重组。使用Medispiror测定肺活量变量。肺活量测定变量FEV1、FVC、FEF 25% ~ 75%、PEFR均采用相应的统计学方法进行分析。结果:结果显示,除PEFR外,所有肺量指标均随BMI升高而显著降低。但FVC的下降相对大于FEV1的下降。结论:本研究可以得出结论,即使在非肥胖的正常个体中,随着BMI的增加,肺活量指标FEV1、FVC、FEF也显著降低25%-75%。
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Rhabdomyolysis: A rare and often-missed complication of diabetic ketoacidosis 横纹肌溶解:糖尿病酮症酸中毒的一种罕见且常被遗漏的并发症
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2022-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_46_22
Khadijah Oleolo-Ayodeji, Helen Salako, Olaolu Moronkola, E. Oyenusi, A. Oduwole
A 19-year-old male with type 1 diabetes mellitus (diagnosed at 12 years of age) was brought to the emergency room with fever and altered sensorium. His compliance with his insulin regimen was questionable. Examination revealed a Glasgow Coma Scale of 5/15, sluggishly-reacting pupils, severe dehydration, and fever (temperature 38.8°C). Vital signs at the upper limit of normal, urethral catheter drained dark red urine with output of 1–2 ml/kg/hr. Laboratory investigations showed hyperglycemia (250 mg/dL), ketonuria (+) hematuria (+++) and proteinuria (++), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) – 9.6%. Full blood count showed leukopenia, neutrophilia, and thrombocytopenia. Deranged electrolytes included hypernatremia, metabolic acidosis, and hypophosphatemia with elevated urea and blood urea nitrogen. Serum creatinine kinase (CK) was elevated. A diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with rhabdomyolysis (RM) and raised intracranial pressure was made and he was managed with adequate fluid resuscitation, osmotic diuresis, glycemic control, platelet transfusion, and antibiotics with clinical improvement. Normal CK levels were documented 3 months later. RM is a rare complication of DKA. High index of suspicion should be maintained for prompt detection and management to prevent potential complications, especially acute kidney injury.
1例19岁男性1型糖尿病患者(12岁确诊)因发热和感觉改变被送至急诊室。他对胰岛素治疗方案的依从性值得怀疑。检查显示格拉斯哥昏迷评分为5/15,瞳孔反应迟钝,严重脱水,发烧(体温38.8°C)。生命体征正常上限,导尿管排出暗红色尿,尿量1-2 ml/kg/hr。实验室检查显示高血糖(250 mg/dL),酮症尿(+)血尿(+++)和蛋白尿(++),糖化血红蛋白(HbA1C) - 9.6%。全血细胞计数显示白细胞减少、中性粒细胞增多和血小板减少。紊乱的电解质包括高钠血症、代谢性酸中毒和低磷血症伴尿素和血尿素氮升高。血清肌酐激酶(CK)升高。诊断为糖尿病酮症酸中毒(DKA)合并横纹肌溶解(RM)和颅内压升高,并给予充分的液体复苏、渗透利尿、血糖控制、血小板输注和抗生素治疗,临床改善。3个月后记录正常CK水平。RM是DKA的罕见并发症。应保持高度的怀疑指数,以便及时发现和处理,以防止潜在的并发症,特别是急性肾损伤。
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Correlation between Lund-Mackay CT scan score and Sinonasal Outcome Test-20 symptoms score in the evaluation of chronic rhinosinusitis 隆德-麦凯CT扫描评分与鼻鼻窦炎预后测试-20症状评分的相关性
IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Pub Date : 2022-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/jcls.jcls_54_22
Yakubu Shirama, Auwal Adamu, K. Iseh, S. Ahmed, S. Baba, S. Ma'aji
Background: Computed tomographic (CT) scan is important in the evaluation of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The usefulness of CT scan in predicting the severity of symptoms is still debatable. The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between a CT scan scoring and the severity of clinical symptoms in patients with CRS. Methods: A cross-sectional study of patients with clinically diagnosed CRS. Their symptoms severity was assessed using the Sinonasal Outcome Test-20 (SNOT-20) scoring system. All eligible patients had CT scans using BrightSpeed (GE) computed tomographic scanner. The CT scan findings of each subject were scored according to the Lund-Mackay scoring system. The correlation between the CT score and the SNOT-20 symptom score was determined. Results: There were 120 participants comprised 70 (58.3%) males and 50 (41.7%) females with male: female ratio of 1.4:1. The mean and standard deviation of SNOT-20 were 38.9 ± 17.5 (range: 6–81) and that of Lund-Mackay score were 9.8 ± 5.5 (range: 0–24). There was statistical significant correlation between Lund-Mackay score and SNOT-20 score (r = 0.653 P = 0.000). The correlation was strongest in relation to nasal symptom domain (r = 0.746, P = 0.000), but it was weak with the facial symptom domain (r = 0.225, P = 0.013). Conclusion: This study found a strong positive correlation between the Lund-Mackay score and SNOT-20 symptoms score among patients with CRS.
背景:计算机断层扫描(CT)在慢性鼻窦炎(CRS)的评估中具有重要意义。CT扫描在预测症状严重程度方面的有用性仍有争议。本研究的目的是确定CT扫描评分与CRS患者临床症状严重程度之间的相关性。方法:对临床诊断为CRS的患者进行横断面研究。使用鼻窦预后测试-20 (SNOT-20)评分系统评估患者的症状严重程度。所有符合条件的患者均使用BrightSpeed (GE)计算机断层扫描仪进行CT扫描。根据Lund-Mackay评分系统对每位受试者的CT扫描结果进行评分。确定CT评分与SNOT-20症状评分的相关性。结果:共120例受试者,其中男性70例(58.3%),女性50例(41.7%),男女比例为1.4:1。SNOT-20评分的均值和标准差分别为38.9±17.5(范围:6-81)和9.8±5.5(范围:0-24)。Lund-Mackay评分与SNOT-20评分的相关性有统计学意义(r = 0.653 P = 0.000)。鼻部症状域相关性最强(r = 0.746, P = 0.000),面部症状域相关性较弱(r = 0.225, P = 0.013)。结论:本研究发现CRS患者的Lund-Mackay评分与SNOT-20症状评分呈正相关。
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