• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.178-181
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• 2008

Although endovascular intervention is the first-line treatment of intracranial aneurysm, intraprocedural rupture or extravasation is still an endangering event. We describe two interesting cases of extravasation during embolotherapy for ruptured peripheral cerebral pseudoaneurysms. Two male patients were admitted after development of sudden headache with presentation of intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage, respectively. Initial angiographic assessment failed to uncover any aneurysmal dilatation in both patients. Two weeks afterwards, catheter angiography revealed aneurysms each in the peripheral middle cerebral artery and anterior inferior cerebellar artery. Under a general anesthesia, endovascular embolization was attempted without systemic heparinization. In each case, sudden extravasation was noted around the aneurysm during manual injection of contrast after microcatheter navigation. Immediate computed tomographic scan showed a large amount of contrast collection within the brain, but they tolerated and made an unremarkable recovery thereafter. Intraprocedural extravasation is an endangering event and needs prompt management, however proximal plugging with coil deployment can be sufficient alternative, if one confronts with peripheral pseudoaneurysm. Peculiar angiographic features are deemed attributable to extremely fragile, porous vascular wall of the pseudoaneurysm. Accordingly, it should be noted that extreme caution being needed to handle such a friable vascular lesion.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.33-42
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• 2004

Background : Intravenous(IV) access is becoming an increasingly important part of health care today. The current drive for clinical effectiveness and cost-effective health care serves to increase the need for reliable vascular access. Venous access devices were developed to overcome problems associated with limited peripheral access and frequent venipuncture in patients with long-term therapy. Although the peripherally inserted central catheter(PICC) have become popular during recent years in USA, its procedure is rare in Korea. Purpose : The goal of this study was to analyze the PICC inserted patient data by IV CNS intervention. Method : A Total of 62 PICCs were inserted into 51 patients by the IV CNS during a 10-month period form November, 14, 2002, to October 2, 2002. Data was obtained retrospectively through chart review. Result : The patient population included 34(54.8%) men and 28(45.2%) women, with a mean age 50.6 years. The main indication for PICC placement was to access vein in poor peripheral venous status(40.3%). The mean served interval for PICC insertions was 16.7 days(range, $2{\sim}61$ days). The reasons for removal were completed therapy in 18 cases(29.0%), patient death in 13 cases(21.0%), and mechanical or functional PICC problem in 10cases(16.1%). The three PICCs removed for presumed infection, and one had only positive tip cultures(0.2%). Conclusion : PICCs are rapidly growing popularity and required an extended course of IV therapy.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.168-171
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• 2010

말초혈관 삽관을 통한 체외막형산화장치가 도입된 후, 국내에서도 체외막형산화장치의 적용 사례가 빠르게 증가하고 있다. 하지만 소아에서는 아직까지 그 사용이 제한적인데, 그 이유는 소아에 적합한 장비가 공급되지 않고, 소아의 특성 상 말초혈관을 통한 삽관으로 충분히 보조하기 어렵기 때문이다. 이로 인해 국내에서 발표된 소아의 체외막형산화장치 적용 사례는 주로 심장수술 후 보조 목적으로, 정맥-동맥 간에 사용된 것이었다. 최근 저자들은 호흡부전증후군 소아를 대상으로 하나의 이중관 캐뉼라를 경피적으로 내경정맥에 삽관하여 성공적으로 정맥간 체외막형산화장치를 시행하였기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• 중환자간호학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2023

Purpose : This study aimed to compare peripheral pulse oxygen saturation (SpO₂) values, measured at different monitoring sites, and arterial oxygen saturation (SaO₂) of neurocritical patients. Methods : The study included 110 patients admitted to the neurosurgical intensive care unit of a university hospital. The patients' SpO₂ values were measured in their index fingers, both second toes, both earlobes, and foreheads, using the patient monitoring system. These values were compared with the standard value of SaO₂ measured using a blood gas analyzer. Data were analyzed using descriptive values, Pearson's correlation coefficients, Lin's concordance correlation coefficients (CCC), and Bland-Altman plots. Result : Regardless of the measuring site, SpO₂ was correlated with the paired measurements of SaO₂ (r=.40~.60, p<.001, CCC range=.40~.58). No significant bias in paired measurements of SpO₂ and SaO₂ was observed at all sites (-0.06~0.19%, p>.05). SpO₂ values at the left finger and right earlobe had the narrowest range, with a 95% limits of agreement (LOA) (left finger -3.04~2.93% and right earlobe -3.18~2.79%). SpO₂ at the index finger, on the side without an arterial catheter, had a narrower range of 95% LOA than that of the opposing finger (-3.00~2.97% vs. -3.73~3.26%). Conclusion : SpO₂ at the finger without an arterial catheter had the highest level of precision. This study suggests using the index finger, on the side without an arterial catheter, for pulse oximetry in neurocritical patients.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.568-576
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• 2021

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are direct communications between primitive reticular networks of dysplastic vessels that have failed to mature into capillary vessels. Based on angiographic findings, peripheral AVMs can be classified into six types: type I, type IIa, type IIb, type IIc, type IIIa, and type IIIb. Treatment strategies vary with the types. Type I is treated by embolizing the fistula between the artery and the vein with coils. Type II (IIa, IIb, and IIc) AVM is treated as follows: first, reduce the blood flow velocity in the venous segment of the AVM with coils; second, perform ethanol embolotherapy of the residual shunts. Type IIIa is treated by transarterial catheterization of the feeding arteries and injection of diluted ethanol. Type IIIb is treated by transarterial or direct puncture approaches. A high concentration of ethanol is injected through the transarterial catheter or direct puncture needle. When the fistula is large, coil insertion is required to reduce the amount of ethanol. Type I and type II AVMs showed the best clinical results; type IIIb showed a satisfactory response rate. However, type IIIa showed the poorest response rate, either alone or in combination with other types. Clinical success can be achieved by using different treatment strategies for different angiographic AVM types.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.117-122
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• 1997

목적 : 지속적 외래 복막투석(CAPD)직후 발생하는 비감염성 호산구성 복막염(eosinophilic peritonitis, EP)의 임상경과 및 검사소견을 분석하고 가능한 원인인자를 확인하고자 하였다. 방법 : 1994년 1월 1일부터 1996년 12월 31일까지 3년간 서울대학교 어린이병원 소아과에서 만성신부전으로 CAPD를 시행한 34명의 환아들을 대상으로 EP의 발생여부에 따른 임상소견, 검사소견, 임상경과 등의 차이에 대하여 후향적 고찰을 하였다. 결과 : 34명의 전체 환아들중 EP가 병발한 예는 7명 (21%) 이었다. EP 발생유무에 따른 연령, 성별, 원인질환 간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. EP는 5례(71%)에서 CAPD 카테타 삽입후 4일 이내에 발생하였고 주증상은 전례에서 투석액의 혼탁이었으며 발열, 복통, 배액장애 등의 소견은 동반되지 않았고 각종 세균에 대한 투석액의 배양검사는 전례에서 음성이었다. 투석액의 혼탁은 항생제 투여 유무와 무관하게 저절로 좋아지는 경과를 보였다. CAPD 시술전의 말초혈액 호산구 증가와 EP의 발생과는 유의한 상관관계가 있었고 (P=0.002), CAPD 시술 전에 혈액투석을 받은 경우에도 혈액투석용 카테터 삽입 후의 말초혈액 호산구 증가와 EP의 발생과는 유의한 상관관계가 있었다 (P=0.016). CAPD 시술 후의 말초혈액 호산구 증가와 EP와는 유의한 상관관계가 없었다. 한편 투석액중 호산구의 정확한 계수를 위하여는 투석액의 cytospin검사가 필요하였다. 결론 : CAPD를 시작한 만성신부전 환아에서 CAPD 카테터 삽입전에 이미 말초혈액 호산구 증가가 있을 경우 초기에 EP의 발생 가능성이 있음을 염두에 두고, 다른 임상증상없이 투석액의 혼탁만 있는 경우 투석액의 cytospin 검사를 시행하여 조기에 EP를 진단함으로써 불필요한 항생제의 투여를 방지할 수 있다.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.145-153
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to re-assess the replacement time intervals of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PICs) by investigating phlebitis rates according to the indwelling times of PICs. Methods: The study was conducted on 340 patients in S hospital by an IV team. After PIC insertion, IV team members evaluated once a day. The PICs were replaced every 96 hours, and let them in situ when the patients wanted to, in the absence of any sign of complications, from 97 hours to 153 hours. Results: Total phlebitis rate was 19.6%. There were no significantly different factors associated with the occurrence of phlebitis. The incidence rates of phlebitis were 12.6% and 7.0% before and after 72 hours of PIC insertion, and recorded zero after 96 hours. Conclusion: It would be recommendable to maintain PIC in situ for longer than 72 hours if there is no sign of complication such as phlebitis in close monitoring of PIC insertion site.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.77-81
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• 1980

We present one case of 26-year-old male having saddle block combined with mitral valvular disease [NYHA Class IV] with auricular fibrillation. The most common cause of emboli is atrial fibrillation. The clinical manifestations of saddle emboli are relatively slow due to development of collateral circulation and large size of lumen of the aorta. The 5month duration of saddle emboli in this case led to severe atrophic changes, coldness, peripheral cyanosis on the both lower extremities, and flexion deformity on the knee and ankle joint of the left lower extremity. We planned staged operation for the saddle block and for mitral stenoinsufficiency and tricuspid insufficiency, because of poor general condition of the patient. The thromboembolectomy of aortic bifurcation was performed through the transabdominal approach without trial of Fogarthy catheter embolectomy, because of expectation of the secondary inflammatory changes of the vessel wall and thrombi which was 3 cm X 1 cm X 0.5 cm in size with irregular surfaced solid in consistency. 1 month later, after thromboembolectomy, mitral valve replacement and tricuspid annuloplasty were performed, with successful early operative result. During operation organized thrombi [1 cm X 0.5 cm] in the left auricle was removed. We wonder if simple management using Fogarthy catheter might be possible to remove the thromboemboli instead of thromboembolectomy by aortotomy in this case.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.84-93
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• 2010

목 적 : 병원 감염 패혈증에 취약한 극소 저출생 체중아에서 병원 감염 패혈증의 발생빈도, 위험인자 분석을 통해서 병원 감염 패혈증의 감소 방안을 모색하고자 하였다. 방 법: 2002년 1월부터 2009년 6월까지 7년 6개월동안 을지의과대학교 대전을지병원과 노원을지병원 신생아 중환자실에 입원한 출생체중 1,500 g 미만의 극소 저출생 체중아 중 출생후 72시간 이상 입원치료를 받았던 총 341명을 대상으로 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하여, 병원 감염 패혈증의 발생빈도, 원인균, 위험인자, 결과 등을 조사하였다. 결 과:병원 감염 패혈증의 발생빈도는 16.1% 였고, 평균 발병시기는 21.5$\pm$15.9일이었으며, 원인균으로는 Staphylococcus aureus (21.3%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (14.7%), Coagulase negative staphylococcus (9.8%), Enterococcus spp. (9.8%) 순이었다. 위험인자의 다변량 분석에서 의미 있는 위험요인으로 재태기간(odds ratio [OR], 0.87; 95% CI, 0.83-0.91), 5일 이상 UAC를 삽입하는 경우(OR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.15-4.46), 5일 이상 UVC를 삽입하는 경우(OR, 2.1;95% CI, 1.11-4.16), 말초동맥관을 삽입하는 경우 (OR, 2.1; 95% CI, 1.14-4.04), 정맥관 지방유제 투여(OR, 4.3; 95% CI, 1.13-14.32)로 나타났다. 결 론 : 극소 저출생 체중아의 병원 감염 패혈증을 줄이기 위해서는 제대관을 통한 카테터 삽입을 비롯한 침습적 시술을 최대한 줄이고, 정맥영양을 통한 영양공급을 최대한 단시간에 마치기 위한 방안을 모색해야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국감성과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국감성과학회 2009년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.183-185
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• 2009

As imaging technology develops, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques have contributed to the understanding of brain function by providing anatomical structure of the brain and functional imaging related to information processing. Manganese-enhanced MRI (MEMRI) techniques can provide useful information about functions of the nervous system. However, systematic studies regarding information processing of pain have not been conducted. The purpose of this study was to detect brain activation during painful electrical stimulation using MEMRI with high spatial resolution. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (250-300 g) were divided into 3 groups: normal control, sham stimulation, and electric stimulation. Rats were anesthetized with 2.5% isoflurane for surgery. Polyethylene catheter (PE-10) was placed in the external carotid artery to administrate mannitol and MnCl2. The blood brain barrier (BBB) was broken by 20% D-mannitol under anesthesia mixed with urethane and a-chloralose. The hind limb was electrically stimulated with a 2Hz (10V) frequency while MnCl2 was infused. Brain activation induced by electrical stimulation was detected using a 4.7 T MRI. Remarkable signal enhancement was observed in the primary sensory that corresponds to sensory tactile stimulation at the hind limb region. These results suggest that signal enhancement is related to functional activation following electrical stimulation of the peripheral receptive field.