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Sigma metrics application in clinical biochemistry: Practical requisite or unfeasible misadventure 西格玛度量标准在临床生物化学中的应用:实用的必要条件还是不可行的误区
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.63624
Debojyoti Bhattacharjee, Bithika Ghosh, Arghya Ray Chaudhuri, Sebanti Chakrabarty, Sourav Naskar, Kheya Mukherjee
Background: The application of the Six Sigma (σ) metric in biochemical laboratories is a powerful tool for reducing the occurrence of errors and prioritizing important improvements in laboratory quality control. The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is an accreditation body with an accreditation system established in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011, providing specialty- or scope-based certification based on the conformance of quality indices to medical laboratories. In this context, a study has been designed that considers the quality guidelines set by NABL as well as the sigma metric rule in the assessment of analytical performance.Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study were to identify the gaps and need for strategy modification for quality improvement by assessing the performance of two NABL-accredited medical testing laboratories on a Sigma metric scale.Materials and Methods: A retrospective analytical study was conducted over 6 months (January–June 2021). Internal quality control (IQC) and EQAS data were obtained from third-party QC providers (Bio-Rad, India) and analyzed by calculating sigma (σ) values based on the coefficient of variation, bias, and total error allowable in two NABL-accredited medical testing laboratories. To identify potential problems for analytes with poor sigma values, a quality goal index (QGI) analysis was performed.Results: By analyzing the sigma values obtained by both NABL-accredited laboratories, we can see that laboratory 2 performed better than laboratory 1. After calculating the QGI, there was a problem of inaccuracy and imprecision in laboratory 1, and laboratory 2 had QGI values that indicated only imprecision.Conclusion: Diagnostic laboratories should incorporate Six Sigma metrics to identify gaps in their performance to ensure better quality control and patient safety.
背景:在生化实验室中应用六西格玛 (σ)指标是减少实验室质量控制中发生错误和优先进行重要改进的有力工具。测试和校准实验室国家认可委员会(NABL)是一个根据 ISO/IEC 17011 建立认证体系的认证机构,根据医学实验室质量指标的一致性提供基于专业或范围的认证。在此背景下,我们设计了一项研究,在评估分析性能时考虑了 NABL 制定的质量准则以及西格玛度量规则:本研究的目的是通过评估两家经 NABL 认证的医学检验实验室在西格玛度量标准方面的表现,找出差距并确定是否需要修改策略以提高质量:进行了为期 6 个月(2021 年 1 月至 6 月)的回顾性分析研究。内部质量控制 (IQC) 和 EQAS 数据由第三方质量控制提供商(印度 Bio-Rad)提供,并根据两个 NABL 认可的医学检验实验室允许的变异系数、偏差和总误差计算西格玛 (σ) 值进行分析。为了找出σ值较差的分析物的潜在问题,进行了质量目标指数(QGI)分析:通过分析两家通过 NABL 认证的实验室获得的西格玛值,我们可以看出实验室 2 的表现优于实验室 1。在计算 QGI 后,实验室 1 存在不准确和不精确的问题,而实验室 2 的 QGI 值仅显示不精确:结论:诊断实验室应采用六西格玛指标来找出自身表现的差距,以确保更好的质量控制和患者安全。
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Bilateral superficial cervical plexus block as sole anesthesia for parathyroid surgeries in chronic kidney disease patients 将双侧颈浅神经丛阻滞作为慢性肾病患者甲状旁腺手术的唯一麻醉方式
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.63130
Dr. Kanika Agarwal, Dr. Nidhi Sharma, Dr. Aseem Sharma, Dr. Manish Banjare
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in stages III, IV, V patients presenting for surgical removal of parathyroid glands, has special concerns regarding anesthesia. Their renal disease restricts the choice of drugs that can be used for general anesthesia induction and management. Bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) under ultrasound guidance can be an alternative mode of anesthesia in parathyroid surgeries in these patients. The aim of the present case series was to evaluate the effectiveness of bilateral SCPB in CKD (stages III, IV, V) patients undergoing parathyroid surgeries in terms of hemodynamic stability, intraoperative and post-operative analgesia, and surgeon’s satisfaction. In the present case series, USG-guided bilateral SCPB was performed under aseptic precautions and 10 mL of local anesthetic was injected on each side. Effect was confirmed with wet swab and blunt pin prick. Then, patient was handed over to the surgeon. Continuous hemodynamic monitoring was done and time of first rescue analgesia was noted. Bilateral SCPB proved to be a good alternative mode of anesthesia for CKD (stages III, IV, V) patients undergoing parathyroid surgeries.
慢性肾脏病(CKD),尤其是接受甲状旁腺切除手术的 III、IV 和 V 期患者,在麻醉方面需要特别注意。他们的肾病限制了可用于全身麻醉诱导和管理的药物选择。在超声引导下进行双侧颈浅神经丛阻滞(SCPB)可作为此类患者甲状旁腺手术的替代麻醉方式。本病例系列旨在评估在接受甲状旁腺手术的 CKD(III、IV、V 期)患者中使用双侧 SCPB 在血液动力学稳定性、术中和术后镇痛以及外科医生满意度方面的有效性。在本病例系列中,在无菌预防措施下进行了 USG 引导下的双侧 SCPB,并在每侧注射了 10 毫升局麻药。用湿棉签和钝针刺确认效果。然后,患者被移交给外科医生。对患者进行了连续的血流动力学监测,并记录了首次镇痛抢救的时间。事实证明,对于接受甲状旁腺手术的慢性肾功能衰竭(III、IV、V期)患者来说,双侧SCPB是一种很好的替代麻醉方式。
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The craze with semaglutide 热捧semaglutide
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.64582
Ruby Dhar, Arun Kumar, Subhradip Karmakar
Semaglutide (Ozempic acid) belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. These medications mimic the action of a hormone called GLP-1, which helps regulate blood glucose and promotes weight loss. One role of GLP-1 is to prompt the body to produce more insulin, which reduces blood sugar (glucose). Because of this, doctors have been treating type 2 diabetes with semaglutide for more than 15 years. Higher doses of GLP-1, however, also cause anoxia by interacting with the brain regions responsible for appetite suppression. When combined with diet and exercise, it can help people who are obese or overweight lose a significant amount of weight and lower their risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. This effect of Semaglutide made it an appropriate candidate for weight loss. At present, semaglutide is only approved for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy. Public demand and craze for weight loss have prompted the usage and misusage of semaglutide. As interest and obsession with weight loss programs continue to grow, health-care professionals are forced to improvise their strategy to manage the demand. One way to meet needs is to prescribe other brands of semaglutide, such as Ozempic and Rybelsus (using a Food and Drug Administration [FDA]-approved drug for a different reason). The FDA recommends Wegovy for weight loss if you meet one of the following criteria:The FDA guidelines for semaglutide usage only if body mass index (BMI) is 27 kg/m2 or greater along with other co-morbidities such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol or a BMI >30 kg/m2. This has become so rampant that genuine users of semaglutide who need it for managing their blood sugar are finding it missing from the shelf. Overuse or improper use often comes with adverse consequences, such as hypoglycemia, confusion, dizziness, seizures, headache, and even loss of consciousness. The craze for semaglutide needs to be cautiously weighed before consumption.
塞马鲁肽(Ozempic acid)属于胰高血糖素样肽-1(GLP-1)受体激动剂类药物。这类药物可以模拟一种叫做 GLP-1 的激素的作用,这种激素有助于调节血糖和促进减肥。GLP-1 的作用之一是促使人体产生更多的胰岛素,从而降低血糖(葡萄糖)。正因为如此,医生们使用塞马鲁肽治疗 2 型糖尿病已有 15 年之久。然而,较高剂量的 GLP-1 也会通过与负责抑制食欲的脑区相互作用而导致缺氧。如果与饮食和运动相结合,它可以帮助肥胖或超重的人减轻大量体重,降低患糖尿病、心脏病和癌症的风险。塞马鲁肽的这一功效使其成为减肥的合适候选药物。目前,塞马鲁肽仅以 Wegovy 的品牌名称获准用于减肥。公众对减肥的需求和狂热促使了塞马鲁肽的使用和滥用。随着人们对减肥计划的兴趣和痴迷程度不断增加,医疗保健专业人员不得不改进策略以满足需求。满足需求的方法之一是开具其他品牌的塞马鲁肽处方,如 Ozempic 和 Rybelsus(因不同原因使用食品药品管理局(FDA)批准的药物)。如果您符合以下条件之一,美国食品及药物管理局(FDA)建议您使用韦格威(Wegovy)进行减肥:FDA规定,只有当体重指数(BMI)大于或等于27 kg/m2,同时患有高血压、2型糖尿病或高胆固醇等其他合并症,或者体重指数大于或等于30 kg/m2时,才可使用塞马鲁肽。这种情况已经变得非常普遍,以至于需要使用semaglutide来控制血糖的真正用户发现货架上不见了semaglutide。过度使用或使用不当往往会带来不良后果,如低血糖、精神错乱、头晕、癫痫发作、头痛,甚至失去知觉。对塞马鲁肽的热捧需要在服用前谨慎权衡。
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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors among Type 2 diabetes patients in a tertiary care hospital 一家三级医院 2 型糖尿病患者的慢性肾病患病率及其风险因素
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.65037
Noor Mohamed Rasik B, Sakthi Suganya ST, Vikram Manamala Sudhakar, Vignesh C
Background: An increased chance of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), which has higher morbidity and mortality, exists among patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D).Aims and Objectives: Our goal was to determine and classify the anthropometric, physiological, and demographic risk factors for CKD in individuals with T2D.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional research study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital involving 218 participants. Data were collected on various parameters including age, gender, education level, employment status, height, weight, blood pressure, hemoglobin levels, and estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs). Participants were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, and rigorous statistical analyses were applied to the collected data. Using the SPSS program, we analyzed the data, and when the P<0.05, we declared the results statistically significant.Results: There were 218 people in the research, 58.3% of whom were male and 41.7% of whom were female. The mean age group was between 51 and 60 at 36.2%. The age group distribution among the patients showed significant value (P<0.0001). About 87.6% of the patients had normal weight. 49.5% were recorded in Stage 1 CKD. Fasting blood sugar has a negative correlation (−182) with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and shows a significant result. The post-prandial blood sugar value is also statistically significant and negatively relates to GFR. In addition, random blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin also reported statistically significant values.Conclusion: In individuals with T2D, it was determined that significant risk factors for the onset of CKD include eGFR, age, and the duration of diabetes. Males had a considerably greater incidence of CAD, peripheral neuropathy, and diabetic foot.
背景:2型糖尿病(T2D)患者罹患慢性肾脏病(CKD)的几率增加,而慢性肾脏病的发病率和死亡率都较高:我们的目标是确定并分类 2 型糖尿病患者患慢性肾脏病的人体测量、生理和人口风险因素:我们在一家三级医院开展了一项横断面研究,共有 218 人参与。研究收集了各种参数的数据,包括年龄、性别、教育程度、就业状况、身高、体重、血压、血红蛋白水平和估计肾小球滤过率(eGFR)。我们根据特定的纳入和排除标准选择参与者,并对收集到的数据进行了严格的统计分析。我们使用 SPSS 程序对数据进行了分析,当 P<0.05 时,我们宣布结果具有统计学意义:共有 218 人参与研究,其中 58.3% 为男性,41.7% 为女性。平均年龄为 51 至 60 岁,占 36.2%。患者的年龄组分布显示出显著的数值(P<0.0001)。约 87.6% 的患者体重正常。49.5%的患者处于慢性肾功能衰竭第一阶段。空腹血糖与肾小球滤过率(GFR)呈负相关(-182),且结果显著。餐后血糖值也具有统计学意义,与肾小球滤过率呈负相关。此外,随机血糖和糖化血红蛋白也有显著的统计学意义:结论:在患有 T2D 的人群中,eGFR、年龄和糖尿病持续时间是导致 CKD 发病的重要风险因素。男性患 CAD、周围神经病变和糖尿病足的几率要高得多。
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Effectiveness of adjunctive ultrasound after mammography in improving breast cancer screening findings from a study in Malaysian women 马来西亚妇女乳房 X 射线照相术后辅助超声波检查对改善乳腺癌筛查效果的研究结果
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.63346
Mohamed Ibrahim Wahid, Nurul Alia Azmi, Pei Yun Tan, Bao Jing Chen
Background: Breast cancer is a significant health issue affecting women worldwide, including Malaysia, where the incidence of breast cancer is increasing. Early detection of breast cancer plays a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes and reducing mortality rates.Aims and Objectives: This study examines the impact of adjunctive breast ultrasound (BUS) on screening for Malaysian women, offering evidence to enhance future protocols and decisions in the early detection.Materials and Methods: This study involved 5807 women aged 40 and above undergoing breast screening at Beacon Hospital from January to December 2022. Data collected included mammography and BUS results, categorized by breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS) and diagnostic criteria. Suspicious cases on both modalities had histopathology examination (HPE) for confirmation. A subset of 1690 cases underwent both mammography and BUS screening and was compared to those who only had mammography using BI-RADS scores. Results: This study revealed that the majority of mammograms, 94.69% (5499 cases), were categorized as BI-RADS category 0, 1, 2, and 3, while 5.3% (307 cases) were classified as BI-RADS 4 and 5. Among the cases that underwent ultrasound (1688 cases), 23.43% of them were categorized as BI-RADS 4–5. Using ultrasound in addition to mammography increased the number of cases (BI-RADS 4–5) by 33.48%, resulting in a total of 460 cases identified compared to 307 cases, detected by mammography alone. Significantly, 39% (74 cases) of the 190 cases with confirmed malignancies (BI-RADS 6) by HPE were initially classified as negative mammography (BI-RADS 0–3) but were later identified as BI-RADS 5 on ultrasound.Conclusion: Ultrasound as a supplementary screening method holds the potential for boosting breast cancer detection sensitivity and reducing false negatives, thereby aiding in early detection and better treatment outcomes.
背景:乳腺癌是影响全世界妇女健康的一个重要问题,马来西亚也不例外。乳腺癌的早期发现在改善治疗效果和降低死亡率方面起着至关重要的作用:本研究探讨了辅助乳腺超声(BUS)对马来西亚妇女筛查的影响,为加强未来早期检测的方案和决策提供证据:本研究涉及 2022 年 1 月至 12 月期间在 Beacon 医院接受乳腺筛查的 5807 名 40 岁及以上女性。收集的数据包括乳腺 X 射线照相术和 BUS 结果,按照乳腺成像报告和数据系统(BI-RADS)和诊断标准进行分类。两种检查方式的可疑病例均需进行组织病理学检查(HPE)以进行确诊。1690 例病例中的一个子集同时接受了乳腺 X 线照相术和 BUS 筛查,并使用 BI-RADS 评分与只接受乳腺 X 线照相术的病例进行了比较。结果:该研究显示,大多数乳腺 X 光检查(94.69%,5499 例)被归类为 BI-RADS类别 0、1、2 和 3,5.3%(307 例)被归类为 BI-RADS 类别 4 和 5。在接受超声检查的病例(1688 例)中,有 23.43% 被归类为 BI-RADS 4-5 级。在乳腺 X 射线照相术的基础上使用超声波检查,BI-RADS 4-5 级病例的数量增加了 33.48%,与仅使用乳腺 X 射线照相术发现的 307 例病例相比,共发现了 460 例病例。值得注意的是,在通过 HPE 确诊为恶性肿瘤(BI-RADS 6)的 190 例病例中,有 39% (74 例)最初被归类为乳房 X 光检查阴性(BI-RADS 0-3),但后来在超声检查中被确定为 BI-RADS 5:结论:超声波作为一种辅助筛查方法,具有提高乳腺癌检测灵敏度和减少假阴性的潜力,从而有助于早期检测和更好的治疗效果。
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Optimizing fracture management: The role of the Ellis plate in distal radius fractures 优化骨折处理:埃利斯钢板在桡骨远端骨折中的作用
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.62678
Kiran Kumar Banna, Srikanth Minumala, Dinesh Kannan, Swikrutha Badam, Lakshminarayana Seela
Background: Fractures at the distal end of the radius, a prevalent orthopedic concern, challenge clinicians due to their complex nature and the diverse patient demographics they affect. Primary stability is key, especially in cases involving osteoporotic bones or younger patients. The Ellis plate with a locking screw mechanism offers a promising solution to achieve this stability, potentially preventing secondary displacement regardless of bone quality.Aims and Objectives: This study aims to rigorously assess the effectiveness of the Ellis volar locking compression plate in treating distal end radius fractures. It focuses on evaluating functional outcomes post-treatment, providing insights into the efficacy of this approach. Materials and Methods: This study evaluated the efficacy of the Ellis plate in managing distal radius fractures, under ethical approval number KMC/IEC/Ortho/2021-5. Twenty adult patients with unstable fractures were included based on specific criteria and provided informed consent. Exclusion criteria included unwillingness for surgery, medical unsuitability, osteoporosis, minors, and compound fractures with vascular injury. Surgical outcomes were assessed using the Gartland and Werley scoring system, with follow-up appointments scheduled over 1 year to monitor progress and adherence to physiotherapy plans.Results: The study encompassed 20 patients, with a gender distribution of 12 males and eight females and an average age of 43.3 years. Utilizing the Gartland and Werley demerit grading system, the study reported 45% superb outcomes, another 45% good outcomes, 10% fair outcomes, and no poor outcomes. This distribution highlights the potential of the Ellis plate technique in achieving positive results in fracture treatment. Conclusion: The study concludes that the Ellis plate technique is a viable and effective option for stabilizing distal end radius fractures. However, achieving the best possible outcomes depends on several factors, including strict adherence to AO principles, maintaining high standards of aseptic practice, following appropriate post-operative rehabilitation protocols, and ensuring comprehensive patient education. This multifaceted approach is crucial for the successful treatment of these fractures.
背景:桡骨远端骨折是一种常见的骨科疾病,由于其复杂性和受影响患者的多样性,给临床医生带来了挑战。原始稳定性是关键,尤其是在涉及骨质疏松或年轻患者的病例中。带有锁定螺钉机制的 Ellis 钢板为实现这种稳定性提供了一种很有前景的解决方案,无论骨质如何,都有可能防止二次移位:本研究旨在严格评估埃利斯桡骨远端锁定加压钢板在治疗桡骨远端骨折方面的有效性。研究重点在于评估治疗后的功能结果,从而深入了解这种方法的疗效。材料与方法:本研究评估了埃利斯钢板治疗桡骨远端骨折的疗效,伦理批准号为 KMC/IEC/Ortho/2021-5。研究根据特定标准纳入了 20 名不稳定骨折的成年患者,他们均在知情同意的情况下接受了治疗。排除标准包括不愿意手术、医疗条件不适合、骨质疏松症、未成年人以及伴有血管损伤的复合骨折。手术结果采用加特兰和韦利评分系统进行评估,并安排一年的随访,以监测进展情况和物理治疗计划的遵守情况:研究共涉及 20 名患者,性别分布为 12 男 8 女,平均年龄为 43.3 岁。利用加特兰德和韦利扣分制,该研究报告显示,45%的患者疗效极佳,45%的患者疗效良好,10%的患者疗效一般,没有不良反应。这一分布凸显了埃利斯钢板技术在骨折治疗中取得积极疗效的潜力。结论研究得出结论,Ellis钢板技术是稳定桡骨远端骨折的可行且有效的方法。然而,能否取得最佳疗效取决于多个因素,包括严格遵守 AO 原则、保持高标准的无菌操作、遵循适当的术后康复方案以及确保全面的患者教育。这种多方面的方法对于成功治疗这类骨折至关重要。
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Minimum inhibitory concentration creep in Enterobacterales – A rising concern 肠杆菌的最小抑菌浓度爬升--一个日益令人担忧的问题
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.62844
Soumyya Mondal, Anwesha Mandal, Sipra Saha, P. Chakrabarty, Debalina Das
Background: The irrational use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens. The phenomenon of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) creeps occurs when organisms start showing raised MIC but within susceptible range giving an indication of the prevalence of rise in resistant pathogens in an area.Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of the study are to observe the susceptibility pattern among uropathogens and the possibility of MIC creeps among the Escherichia coli isolates sensitive to nitrofurantoin.Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was done in a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata to observe the susceptibility pattern among uropathogens and the possibility of MIC creeps. We took the data from all inpatient department and outpatient department patients sent for urine culture and sensitivity from October 1st, 2022, to September 30th, 2023. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing and MIC were conducted by VITEK Compact 2. The MIC of nitrofurantoin, one of the most widely used antibiotics for lower urinary tract infections, was calculated to investigate the phenomenon of MIC creep. All the statistical analyses were carried out using the Excel spreadsheet and OpenEpi version 3.01 platform.Results: In our study, a total of 631 urine samples were analyzed: 368 were positive with the most common isolate being E. coli (53%) followed by Klebsiella spp. (12%). Two percent of resistance was observed for fosfomycin and 8% for nitrofurantoin. Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producers E. coli was 127 (35%). Overall, 23/368 samples had a MIC ≥128 for nitrofurantoin. Among the ESBL producers, 13/127 had MIC ≥128 for nitrofurantoin.Conclusion: In the present study, it was observed that E. coli showed a reduced susceptibility for nitrofurantoin indicated by a creeping increase in MIC within normal range. Trends in rising MIC can be an alarming sign for using drugs such as nitrofurantoin judiciously. Antimicrobial stewardship practice should be strongly implemented in hospitals to curb rising resistance and for better prognosis of patients having infectious diseases.
背景:抗生素的不合理使用导致了耐多药病原体的出现。当生物体的最小抑菌浓度(MIC)开始升高,但仍在易感范围内时,就会出现最小抑菌浓度爬升现象,这表明一个地区的耐药病原体在普遍上升:本研究的目的和目标是观察泌尿系统病原体的药敏模式,以及对硝基呋喃妥因敏感的大肠埃希菌分离株的MIC爬升的可能性:这项回顾性研究是在加尔各答的一家三级护理医院进行的,目的是观察泌尿病原体的药敏模式以及 MIC 爬升的可能性。我们收集了 2022 年 10 月 1 日至 2023 年 9 月 30 日期间所有住院部和门诊部患者的尿液培养和药敏数据。抗菌药物药敏试验和 MIC 均由 VITEK Compact 2 进行。硝基呋喃妥因是治疗下尿路感染最广泛使用的抗生素之一,为研究 MIC 爬升现象,计算了硝基呋喃妥因的 MIC。所有统计分析均使用 Excel 电子表格和 OpenEpi 3.01 版平台进行:在我们的研究中,共分析了 631 份尿液样本:其中 368 份呈阳性,最常见的分离菌株是大肠杆菌(53%),其次是克雷伯氏菌(12%)。对磷霉素的耐药性为 2%,对硝基呋喃妥因的耐药性为 8%。产生广谱β-内酰胺酶(ESBL)的大肠杆菌有127个(35%)。总体而言,23/368 个样本对硝基呋喃妥因的 MIC 值≥128。在 ESBL 生产者中,13/127 的硝基呋喃妥因 MIC ≥128:在本研究中观察到,大肠杆菌对硝基呋喃妥因的敏感性降低,表现为 MIC 在正常范围内逐渐升高。MIC 的上升趋势可能是一个警示信号,需要谨慎使用硝基呋喃妥因等药物。医院应大力推行抗菌药物管理实践,以遏制耐药性的上升,并改善感染性疾病患者的预后。
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Sensory processing patterns in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A case–control study 注意缺陷多动障碍儿童的感觉处理模式:病例对照研究
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.63425
Aritra Bandyopadhyay, Saswati Nath, U. Mandal, Sreeprova Ghoshal, Abhishek Dandapath, S. Mallick
Background: Sensory processing (SP) indicates the ability of the nervous system to receive, analyze, process, and respond to external sensory input and coordinates motor movements accordingly. Children with various neurodevelopmental disorders, like autism spectrum disorder, have SP issues. However, studies regarding SP issues in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to typically developing children are relatively less.Aims and Objectives: To study the SP pattern of children with ADHD, to compare with the control group, and to study the correlation of symptom severity with SP deficit in children with ADHD. Materials and Methods: All children attending the child guidance clinic at R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital were screened, and children with ADHD without any other comorbid disorder as diagnosed by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 were selected. Their ADHD symptom severity was assessed using the ADHD test, and SP was assessed using the Short Sensory Profile (SSP).Results: The SSP mean score of the children with ADHD was significantly different than the mean score of the control group, and the percentage of children having a definite difference in SP was significantly different in the ADHD children group compared to the control group. The severity of the SP deficit also correlates with the severity of ADHD symptoms, as found by the correlation study.Conclusion: Children with ADHD have shown a definite difference in SP compared to controls, and the severity of the sensory problem is proportionate to the severity of the symptoms of ADHD.
背景:感觉处理(SP)是指神经系统接收、分析、处理和响应外部感觉输入并相应协调运动的能力。患有各种神经发育障碍(如自闭症谱系障碍)的儿童都有感官处理问题。然而,与发育正常的儿童相比,有关注意力缺陷/多动障碍(ADHD)儿童SP问题的研究相对较少:研究多动症儿童的 SP 模式,与对照组进行比较,并研究多动症儿童的症状严重程度与 SP 缺陷的相关性。材料与方法:对 R. G. Kar 医学院和医院儿童指导门诊的所有儿童进行筛查,挑选出根据《诊断与统计手册 5》确诊为多动症且无任何其他合并症的儿童。他们的ADHD症状严重程度通过ADHD测试进行评估,SP则通过简短感官档案(SSP)进行评估:结果:多动症儿童的 SSP 平均分与对照组的平均分相比有显著差异,多动症儿童组与对照组相比,SP 有明确差异的儿童比例有显著差异。相关研究发现,SP 缺陷的严重程度也与多动症症状的严重程度相关:结论:与对照组相比,多动症儿童的感统失调有明显差异,感统失调的严重程度与多动症症状的严重程度成正比。
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The efficacy and safety of granisetron with ondansetron for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia 格拉司琼与昂丹司琼用于预防脊髓麻醉下剖宫产术患者术后恶心和呕吐的有效性和安全性
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.63091
Supriya Singh, Sanni Deyol Gautam, Narendra Singh Bafila, Rajesh Kumar
Background: Spinal anesthesia often causes more post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Cesarean-section patients have a significantly more PONV rate. Therefore, evidence-based knowledge about PONV prevention and care for high-risk individuals is urgently needed to reduce the consequences.Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy and safety of granisetron with that of ondansetron in the prevention of PONV in patients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.Materials and Methods: A total of 86 pregnant women with American Society of Anesthesiologists grade I–II scheduled for cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia were enrolled. Patients were divided into two equal groups (n=43): Ten minutes before spinal anesthesia, patients in group B (granisetron) received 2 mg granisetron intravenously diluted to 10 mL with normal saline, whereas patients in group A (ondansetron) received 4 mg ondansetron.Results: There was no significant difference between Groups A and B in terms of the number of vomiting episodes between 0 and 6 h. Group A had significantly more episodes of nausea after 2 h than Group B after 0–2 h. After 2–6 h, however, the nausea was similar in all groups. Of the patients in Group A, 4 (9.3%) required antiemetic medication, in Group B, it was 2 (4.7%). In Group A, 8 patients (18.6%) and 6 patients (14%) complained of headache and dizziness, respectively; in Group B, 3 patients (7.0%) and (0%), respectively. Dizziness was significantly more pronounced in Group A than in Group B.Conclusion: The results of the study show that granisetron (2 mg) was more effective than ondansetron (4 mg) in minimizing PONV episodes in women undergoing spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. There were no significant side effects and both drugs were comparatively safe.
背景:脊髓麻醉通常会引起更多的术后恶心和呕吐(PONV)。剖腹产患者的 PONV 发生率明显更高。因此,迫切需要以证据为基础的 PONV 预防知识和对高危人群的护理,以减少后果:该研究旨在比较格拉司琼和昂丹司琼对脊柱麻醉下剖宫产患者预防 PONV 的有效性和安全性:共招募了86名美国麻醉医师协会I-II级孕妇,计划在脊柱麻醉下进行剖宫产。患者被平均分为两组(43 人):在脊髓麻醉前十分钟,B组(格拉司琼)患者静脉注射用生理盐水稀释至10毫升的2毫克格拉司琼,而A组(昂丹司琼)患者则注射4毫克昂丹司琼:结果:A 组和 B 组在 0 至 6 小时内的呕吐次数没有明显差异,但 A 组在 2 小时后的恶心次数明显多于 B 组。在 A 组患者中,有 4 人(9.3%)需要服用止吐药,B 组为 2 人(4.7%)。在 A 组中,分别有 8 名患者(18.6%)和 6 名患者(14%)抱怨头痛和头晕;在 B 组中,分别有 3 名患者(7.0%)和 0 名患者(0%)抱怨头痛和头晕。A 组头晕症状明显比 B 组明显:研究结果表明,格拉司琼(2 毫克)比昂丹司琼(4 毫克)更能有效减少剖宫产椎管麻醉妇女的 PONV 发作。两种药物都没有明显的副作用,相对安全。
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Cardiovascular risk score predictive accuracy and subclinical atherosclerosis correlation in the Indian population: A cross-sectional study 印度人群心血管风险评分预测准确性与亚临床动脉粥样硬化的相关性:横断面研究
Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v15i6.63983
Elanchezhian Selvaprakash, Kannan Kumaresan, Narendran Mani, Viswanathan Narasimhan
Background: Estimation of the risk of future atherosclerotic cardiovascular (CV) events is an important step in the primary prevention of CV events. However, the relative accuracy of the various currently available CV risk scores is not validated in Indians.Aims and Objectives: The study was done to compare the accuracy of three clinically relevant CV risk assessment algorithms in the South Indian population and to validate the risk scores by correlating with the measures of subclinical atherosclerosis.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients attending a chest pain clinic at a Tertiary care center in South India. The study included subjects ≥30 years of age, with no previous coronary artery disease (CAD) and major cardiac illness. Totally 110 subjects were included in the study. Detailed clinical evaluation and routine investigations were done. The 10-year CV risk for each subject was calculated using the three risk scores – Framingham, American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA), and Q risk score. The risk scores of all patients were then correlated with their corresponding carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measured using carotid Doppler and coronary angiography results.Results: The mean age of the study population was 51.45±9.01 years and the majority of them were females (57.2%). CAD patients demonstrated significantly increased CIMT. There was a significant positive correlation (P<0.001) between all three risk scores and carotid intimal medial thickness. As the carotid intimal medial thickness increases, the risk scores also increased (as shown by Pearsons’s correlation coefficient). Similarly, all three risk scores also showed a significant positive correlation (P<0.001) with the severity of CAD as assessed by CAG (as shown by one-way analysis of variance). The ACC/AHA score was the best score with a slightly higher accuracy of 69.9% than that of Q risk score (69.5%). The accuracy of Framingham’s score was found to be 68.3%.Conclusion: ACC/AHA and Q risk score may be the most appropriate CV risk assessment algorithm for use in Indian populations at present. However, large-scale prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
背景:估计未来发生动脉粥样硬化性心血管(CV)事件的风险是初级预防 CV 事件的重要一步。然而,目前可用的各种心血管风险评分的相对准确性尚未在印度人中得到验证:本研究旨在比较三种临床相关的心血管风险评估算法在南印度人群中的准确性,并通过与亚临床动脉粥样硬化的测量指标相关联来验证风险评分:这项横断面研究在南印度一家三级医疗中心的胸痛门诊就诊患者中进行。研究对象年龄≥30 岁,既往无冠状动脉疾病(CAD),无重大心脏疾病。研究共纳入 110 名受试者。研究人员进行了详细的临床评估和常规检查。每位受试者的 10 年冠心病风险都是通过三种风险评分计算得出的:弗拉明汉、美国心脏病学会/美国心脏协会(ACC/AHA)和 Q 风险评分。然后将所有患者的风险评分与其相应的颈动脉多普勒测量的颈动脉内膜中层厚度(CIMT)和冠状动脉造影结果相关联:研究对象的平均年龄为(51.45±9.01)岁,女性占大多数(57.2%)。CAD 患者的 CIMT 明显增加。三种风险评分与颈动脉内膜内侧厚度之间存在明显的正相关(P<0.001)。随着颈动脉内膜内侧厚度的增加,风险评分也随之增加(如皮尔逊相关系数所示)。同样,所有三个风险评分与 CAG 评估的 CAD 严重程度也呈显著正相关(P<0.001)(如单因素方差分析所示)。ACC/AHA 评分是最佳评分,准确率为 69.9%,略高于 Q 风险评分(69.5%)。弗雷明汉评分的准确率为 68.3%:结论:ACC/AHA 和 Q 风险评分可能是目前最适合印度人群的冠心病风险评估算法。结论:ACC/AHA 和 Q 风险评分可能是目前最适合印度人群的 CV 风险评估算法,但还需要大规模的前瞻性研究来证实这些发现。
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