• 성인간호학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.196-208
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• 2000

The purpose of the study was to explore the effect of 2 hour infusion of vancomycin(1g) in 200ml of isotonic saline every 12 hour on the frequency of "red man syndrome", phlebitis and length of peripheral catheter placement of infected patients, in order to provide safe infusion method for reducing vancomycinin-duced RMS and phlebitis. The subjects of the study consisted of 16 hospitalized patients; 3 oncology and gastro-intestinal patients, 1 neurological patient, 6 thoracic surgical patients and 6 orthopedic patients, who had received vancomycin from July to October in 1999 at S-hospital. The dependent variables were the incidence of RMS, phlebitis and the length of peripheral catheter placement. The incidence of RMS was checked by an inspector at the first night whenever the infusion method of vancomycin was changed. RMS was observed every 15 minutes during an hour for symptoms of RMS such as itching, erythema, chest pain and systolic blood pressure. Incidence of phlebitis was assessed by inspector twice a day from the insertion of peripheral catheter to the removal of the catheter. The data were analyzed by percentage, mean, $X^2$-test, t-test, repeated ANOVA, and logistic regression analysis using the SPSSWIN program. The results are summarized as follows; 1. No significant difference was identified in frequency of RMS between the experimental group and control group. 2. There was no significant difference in the change of systolic blood pressure as the time goes on between the experimental group and control group. 3. The incidence of phlebitis was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group. 4. The length of peripheral catheter placement was significantly longer in the experimental group than in the control group. 5. Other drugs administrated with vancomycin didn't influence the occurrence of phlebitis. However, the infusion method of vancomycin influenced the occurrence of phlebitis. The results suggest that 2 hour infusion of vancomycin(1g) in 200ml of isotonic saline every 12 hours may decrease the incidence of phlebitis and increase the length of peripheral catheter placement compared to 1 hour infusion of vancomycin(1g) in 100ml of isotonic saline every 12 hours. However, it does not reduce the incidence of RMS.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.375-380
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• 2020

Background: Prolonged ischemic time is a risk factor for primary graft dysfunction in patients who undergo heart transplantation. We investigated the effect of a supplemental cardioplegia infusion before anastomosis in patients with long ischemic times. Methods: We identified 236 consecutive patients who underwent orthotopic heart transplantation between February 2010 and December 2014. Among them, the patients with total ischemic times of longer than 3 hours (n=59) were categorized based on whether they were administered a complementary cardioplegia solution (CPS) immediately before implantation (CPS+, n=30; CPS-, n=29). Results: The mean total ischemic times in the CPS+ and CPS- groups were 238.1±30.1 minutes and 230.1±28.2 minutes, respectively (p=0.3). The incidence of left ventricular primary graft dysfunction (CPS+, n=6 [20.0%]; CPS-, n=5 [17.2%]; p=0.79) was comparable between the groups. In the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, no significant difference in overall survival at 5 years was observed between the CPS+ and CPS- groups (83.1%±6.9% vs. 89.7%±5.7%, respectively; log-rank p=0.7). No inter-group differences in early mortality (CPS+, n=0; CPS-, n=1 [3.4%]; p=0.98) or complications were observed. Conclusion: The additional infusion of a cardioplegia solution immediately before implantation in patients with longer ischemic times is a simple, reproducible, and safe procedure. However, we did not observe benefits of this strategy in the present study.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제58권11호
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• pp.454-458
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• 2015

Compartment syndrome is a rare but devastating condition that can result in permanent neuromuscular or soft tissue injuries. Extravasation injuries, among the iatrogenic causes of compartment syndrome, occur under a wide variety of circumstances in the inpatient setting. Total parenteral nutrition via a peripheral route is an effective alternative for the management of critically ill children who do not obtain adequate nutrition via the oral route. However, there is an inherent risk of extravasation, which can cause compartment syndrome, especially when detected at a later stage. Herein, we report a rare case of compartment syndrome and skin necrosis due to extravasation, requiring emergency fasciotomy and skin graft in a 7-month-old boy who was treated with peripheral parenteral nutrition via a pressurized infusion pump. Although we cannot estimate the exact time at which extravasation occurred, the extent and degree of the wound suggest that the ischemic insult was prolonged, lasting for several hours. Pediatric clinicians and medical teams should carefully examine the site of insertion of the intravenous catheter, especially in patients receiving parenteral nutrition via a peripheral intravenous catheter with a pressurized infusion pump.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.474-482
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• 1993

연구배경 : 조직형플라스미노겐활성체는 생리적인 플라스미노겐활성체이므로 혈전의 섬유소에 결합된 플라스미노겐만을 활성화시키는 특이성이 있다고 알려져 있지만, 폐색전증에서 치료목적으로 대량투여하는 경우에도 섬유소에 대한 특이성이 유지되어 전신적인 출혈경향을 유발하지 않는가에 대해서는 논란이 있다. 또한 동량의 약제를 투여하더라도 조직형플라스미노겐활성체의 투여시간에 따라 혈전의 용해효과가 달라진다고 보고되었지만, 이러한 경우에 혈액의 응고기전이 어떠한 영향을 받는지는 명확하지 않아 이를 규명해보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방법 : 실험견에 자가혈병으로 대량의 폐색전증을 유발시킨후 대조군은 특이치료없이, $t-PA_{15}$ 군은 15분동안, 그리고 $t-PA_{180}$군은 3시간에 걸쳐, 조직형플라스미노겐활성체를 체중(kg)당 1mg씩 정맥투여하였다. 그리고 실험과정중 시간에 따라, 실험동물의 혈색소치, 적혈구용적, 백혈구수, 혈소판수, 프로트롬빈시간, 활성부분트롬보플라스틴시간, 섬유소원농도, 트롬빈시간, 플라스미노겐 및 ${\alpha}_2$-항플라스민의 농도, 제 V 및 VIII응고인자의 농도, 그리고 섬유소원분해산물의 농도를 측정하였다. 결과: 1) 일반혈액검사소견근 세 군간에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 그러나 실험과정중 혈색소치와 적혈구용적 및 혈소판수는 감소하고, 백혈구수는 계속 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 2) 프로트롬빈시간, 활성부분트롬보플라스틴시간 및 트롬빈시간은 $t-PA_{15}$군이 치료후 15분~60분 사이에, $t-PA_{180}$군은 치료후 30분~180분 사이에 연장되었다가 정상으로 회복되었다. 3) 섬유소원농도 ${\alpha}_2$-항플라스민의 농도, 제 V 및 VIII응고인자의 농도는 $t-PA_{15}$군 및 $t-PA_{180}$ 군에서 모두 감소하였으나 $t-PA_{15}$군은 $t-PA_{180}$군에 비해 조기에 회복되는 양상을 보였고 플라스미노겐의 농도는 급격히 증가하였다가 회복되는 양상을 보였다. 4) 섬유소원분해산물의 농도는 폐색전후 증가하였고, $t-PA_{15}$군 및 $t-PA_{180}$ 군에서는 조직형플라스미노겐활성체 투여후 더욱 증가하였는데 $t-PA_{180}$군에서 더 현저하였다. 결론 : 폐색전증에서 치료목적으로 대량의 조직형플라스미노겐활성체를 투여하는 경우, 약제의 투여시간이 180분일때보다는 투여시간이 15분일때 출혈이 발생할 가능성이 적다. 따라서 동량의 조직형플라스미노겐활성체를 투여하더라도 약제의 투여시간을 달리함으로써 출혈의 부작용을 줄일 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.258-262
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• 2020

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors associated with difficult heparin reversal by protamine after cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods: Data from 120 consecutive patients who underwent open heart surgery from 2009 to 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into 2 groups: (1) those in whom complete heparin reversal was achieved after a single infusion of protamine (group A, n=89); and (2) those who required more protamine for heparin reversal (group B, n=31). Results: Female sex, prolonged bypass time (>200 min), long aortic cross-clamping time (>120 min), and a lowest rectal temperature <26℃ were significant predictors of difficult heparin reversal. Larger amounts of fresh frozen plasma and platelet concentrate were transfused in group B than in group A. Conclusion: Surgeons' efforts to reduce operative time and avoid deep hypothermia may be helpful for increasing the likelihood of easy heparin reversal, especially in female patients.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.601-607
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• 2019

Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) a fistulous connection between the pancreas and pleural space due to prolonged chronic pancreatitis (CP). PPF is a very rare complication which presents in 0.4% of chronic pancreatitis cases, especially among children. We report a case involving a 3-year-old boy who presented with pleural effusion caused by a PPF, a complication of hereditary pancreatitis, which was, for the first time in Korea, successfully managed with endoscopic treatment. Chest radiography and computed tomography showed massive pleural effusion. Percutaneous catheter drainage was performed. High amylase levels were observed in the pleural fluid and serum, suggesting PPF. The patient was managed with bowel rest and octreotide infusion. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography revealed CP, and pleural effusion was successfully managed with stent placement. PRSS1 genetic screening revealed R122H mutation.

• International Journal of Stem Cells
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.415-424
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• 2023

Therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is determined by biodistribution and engraftment in vivo. Compared to intravenous infusion, biodistribution of locally transplanted MSCs are partially understood. Here, we performed a pharmacokinetics (PK) study of MSCs after local transplantation. We grafted human MSCs into the brains of immune-compromised nude mice. Then we extracted genomic DNA from brains, lungs, and livers after transplantation over a month. Using quantitative polymerase chain reaction with human Alu-specific primers, we analyzed biodistribution of the transplanted cells. To evaluate the role of residual immune response in the brain, MSCs expressing a cytosine deaminase (MSCs/CD) were used to ablate resident immune cells at the injection site. The majority of the Alu signals mostly remained at the injection site and decreased over a week, finally becoming undetectable after one month. Negligible signals were transiently detected in the lung and liver during the first week. Suppression of Iba1-positive microglia in the vicinity of the injection site using MSCs/CD prolonged the presence of the Alu signals. After local transplantation in xenograft animal models, human MSCs remain predominantly near the injection site for limited time without disseminating to other organs. Transplantation of human MSCs can locally elicit an immune response in immune compromised animals, and suppressing resident immune cells can prolong the presence of transplanted cells. Our study provides valuable insights into the in vivo fate of locally transplanted stem cells and a local delivery is effective to achieve desired dosages for neurological diseases.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.151-154
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• 2016

Increased plasma insulin levels are often observed in exogenous insulin overdose patients. However, plasma insulin level may decrease with time. We report a case of low plasma insulin level hypoglycemia after insulin lispro overdose. The patient was a 37-year-old man with no previous medical history who suspected insulin lispro overdose. Upon arrival, his Glasgow coma scale was 3 points and his blood sugar level (BSL) was 24 mg/dl. We found five humalog-quick-pen (insulin lispro) in his bag. There was no elevation of glucose level, despite an initial 50 ml bolus of 50% glucose and 150 cc/hr of 10% dextrose continuous intravenous infusion. He also suffered from generalized tonic-clonic seizure, which was treated with lorazepam and phenytoin. We conducted endotracheal intubation, after which he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). There were recurrent events of hypoglycemia below BSL<50 mg/dl after admission. We repeatedly infused 50 ml 50% glucose 10 times and administered 1 mg of glucagon two times. The plasma insulin level was 0.2 uU/ml on initial blood sampling and 0.2 uU/ml after 5 hours. After 13 hours, his BSL stabilized but his mental status had not recovered. Diffuse brain injury was observed upon magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and severe diffuse cerebral dysfunction was found on electroencephalography (EEG). Despite 35 days of ICU care, he died from ventilator associated pneumonia.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.427-440
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• 1993

The paucity of donor hearts for transplantation can be remedied by distant heart procurement. Prolonging donor heart preservation is essential for successful clinical cardiac transplantation. Thirty-two isolated rat hearts were perfused with Krebs-Henseleit buffer solution for 15 minutes, arrested and preserved at 4 oC for 4 hours, and then reperfused for 25 minutes. The following three groups were prepared and hemodynamic changes, creatine kinase-MB isoenzyme levels and ultrastructural changes of the myocardium were analysed before and after cardiac arrest. ; Group I : the heart was arrested with the cardioplegic solution [Plegisol, potassium : 16 mM, sodium : 120 mM] and then stored in a solution with ionic compositions of the extracellular fluid [Hartman, potassium : 4 mM, sodium : 130 mM] ; Group II : the heart was arrested with the cardioplegic solution and stored in a solution with ionic compositions of the intracellular fluid [Modified Euro-Collins, potassium : 108 mM, sodium : 10 mM] ; Group III : the heart was arrested with the cardioplegic solution containing adenosine 20 uM, and then stored in a solution with ionic compositions of the intracellular fluid [Modified University of Wisconsin solution, potassium : 119 mM, sodium: 23 mM]. Left ventricular developed pressure at 20 minutes of the reperfusion was significantly higher in group III [64.3 $\pm$ 3.12 mmHg, p<0.01] and group II [58.3 $\pm$ 1.55 mmHg, p<0.05] as compared with group I [51.4$\pm$ 2.78 mmHg]. The time to induce cardiac arrest after infusion of cardioplegic solution with adenosine 20 uM [5.3 $\pm$ 0.30 second, p<0.005] was significantly shorter than without adenosine [10.6$\pm$ 0.55 second]. Coronary flow at 20 minutes of the reperfusion was augmented significantly in group III [9.6$\pm$ 0.50 ml/min, p<0.05, p<0.05] as compared with group I [8.0 $\pm$ 0.41 ml/min] and group II [8.1$\pm$ 0.51 ml/min]. Percentage recovery of left ventricular developed pressure at 20 minutes of the reperfusion was significantly higher in group III [94.6$\pm$ 2.51 %, p<0.005] as compared with group II and in group II [83.1 $\pm$ 1.22 %, p<0.005] as compared with group I [69.9 $\pm$ 1.73 %], and also percentage recovery of coronary flow at 20 minutes of the reperfusion was significantly higher in group III [82.3 $\pm$ 3.86 %, p<0.05] as compared with group II [71.4 $\pm$ 3.46 %] but there was no significant difference between group I and group II. Measured level of creatine kinase-MB isoenzyme at 15 minutes of the reperfusion was significantly lower in group III [1.23 $\pm$ 0.16 ng/ml, p<0.025] and group II [1.42$\pm$ 0.10 ng/ml, p<0.05] as compared with group I [1.79 0.14 ng/ml]. In the semiquantitative evaluation of the ultrastructural changes of the myocardium, mitochondrial score was lower in group III [0.7 $\pm$ 0.21] than in group I [3.1$\pm$ 0.28] and group II [1.7 $\pm$ 0.19], and also the other structural score was lower in group III [2.7$\pm$ 0.99] than in group I [7.9 $\pm$ 0.89] and group II [5.0 $\pm$ 1.22]. In conclusion, the solution with ionic compositions of the intracellular fluid is appropriate for prolonged cardiac preservation, and it appears to be better preserving method for distant procurement when the donor heart is rapidly arrested with cardioplegic solution containing adenosine 20 uM, and then stored with Modified University of Wisconsin solution.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.119-130
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• 2004

개심술 후 나타나는 심기능 저하는 수술 중 허혈로 인하여 생긴 심근손상에 의한 것으로 심근 허혈 상태가 반복되는 경우에 허혈 상태에 의한 심근기능의 손상이 축적되지 않고 오히려 먼저 온허혈 상태에 의하여 심근세포가 일종의 조건화 상태가 되어 허혈에 견디는 힘이 증가하여 장시간의 허혈이 오는 경우에 허혈에 의한 심근손상을 줄일 수 있다고 하여 이를 허혈성 전조건화라고 하는데, 허혈성 전조건화의 효과는 심근손상을 감소시키고, 재관류 시 심근회복에 좋은 영향을 미치며, 부정맥의 빈도를 감소시킨다고 하였다. 이러한 허혈성 전조건화를 본원에서 사용하는 중외1호 심정지액을 흰쥐의 적출 심장에 이용하여 심근보호 효과를 알아보고자 본 연구를 실시하였다. 대상 및 방법: 실험동물은 Sprague-Dawley계 수컷 흰쥐를 사용하였으며, 케뉼라를 삽관한 후 modified isolated working heart model에 부착 고정하였다. 관류과정은 비작업성 순환과 작업성 관류로 나누어 실시하였으며, 작업성 관류를 20분간 실시하고 이 때 심박동수, 대동맥압, 대동맥관류량, 관관류량을 측정기록 하였다. 대조군은 적출심장을 작업성 순환 20분 후 대동맥 차단과 동시에 심정지액을 주입하여 60분간 보존 후 재관류를 실시하여 회복시킨 군이며, 비교군은 허혈성 전조건화로 관류액 자체를 저산소증으로 만들어 허혈을 유발시킨 후 심정지액을 주입하여 60분간 보존시킨 군(제I군), 작업성 관류 20분 후 대동맥 차단을 실시하여 허혈을 유발시킨 후 재관류 없이 심근보호액을 45초(제II-1), 1분(제II-2군), 3분(제II-3군) 주입한 군과, 작업성 관류 20분 후 45초(제III-1군), 1분(제III-2군) 및 3분(제III-3군)간 대동맥 차단을 실시한 후 2분간 재관류를 실시하여 심장을 회복시킨 후 다시 동일 방법으로 2회 실시 후 심근보호액을 주입한 군으로 나누었으며, 모든 군에서 60분간 보존시킨 후 재관류를 실시하여 회복정도를 혈역학적 성적만을 측정 비교하였다. 결과: 자연 심박동 출현시간은 대조군에 비해 제I군, 제II-3군, 제III-2군 및 제III-3군에서 매우 늦은 출현시간을 보였고(p<0.01), 제II-1군과 제III-1군에서도 늦은 출현은 보였지만 통계적 유의성은 없었다(p=NS). 심박동수의 비교에서는 대조군에 비해 제III-1군이 가장 좋은 회복을 보였고(p<0.05), 비교군 간의 비교에서도 제III-1군이 제II-1군보다 좋은 회복을 보였다(p<0.05). 대동맥 수축기압에서도 제III-1군(p<0.05)에서 좋은 회복을 보였고, 대동맥 차단 군간에서도 제III-1군이 제II-1군에 비해 가장 좋은 회복을 보였다(1<0.01). 심박출량에서는 대조군에 비해 제III-1군이 좋은 회복률을 보였고(p<0.05), 비교군 간에서는 제III-1군이 제II-1군보다 좋은 회복을 보였으나 통계적 유의성은 없었지만(p=NS), 제III-2군이 제II-2군에 비해 좋은 회복을 보였다(p<0.05). 심부종의 평가에서는 대조군에 비해 제I군(p<0.01)과 제II-3군(p<0.05)에서 심부종이 심한 것을 알 수 있었다. 결론: 적출 심장만으로는 다른 장기의 영향을 배제한 경우에 심근보호액 자체보다 허혈 전조건화를 부여한 심근보호액 군에서 허혈 전조건화 시 심박동의 이상 징후가 출현하기 직전까지 짧은 시간 동안 허혈을 실시한 후 재관류시킨 뒤 심정지액을 주입하여 심장을 보호하는 것이 심기능 회복에 효과가 있는 것으로 생각되며, 앞으로도 계속적인 연구가 필요할 것이다.