• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제21권8호
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• pp.770-775
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• 2008

Autonomic nervous system of the anesthetized patients can be influenced by the many kinds of stimulations such as intubation, surgical incision and so on. The changes of the heart rates and blood pressures are surrogates of responses of the autonomic system to the external stimulations. Recently, the power spectral analysis of the heart rate variability (HRV) made it easy to know the fractions and changes of sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic systems. In this study, the changes of pulse transit time, one of the response of vessels to stimulations, was investigated in relation to the HRV. Ten patients were examined and average age is 22.5 $\pm$ 11.04, average weight is 63 $\pm$ 14.4 kg. The patients were anesthetized only by sevoflurane inhalation. Pulse transit time is determined by calculating the difference of the time between the R peak of ECG and the characteristic point of the plethysmography. Power spectral density (PSD) of the HRV was achieved in the frequency of 0.04-0.15 (LF) and 0.15-0.4 (HF). Compared to preanesthetic period the values of LF and LF/HF ratio of HRV were decreased (p<0.05). HF and PTT was increased in anesthetic state with sevoflurane. Otherwise, after intubation, the HF was decreased and LF, LF/HF ratio and PTT were increased. PSD of the HRV is well-known for the index of the autonomic nervous activity. Not only HRV but PTT analysis also is a useful index reflecting the autonomic responses to various stimulations. And this analysis is useful in bed side monitoring because the calculating method is simple and it takes shorter processing time compared to the HRV analysis.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2001

Management of laryngotracheal stenosis remains one of the most challenging problems facing the otolaryngologist. The key to success is to obtain adequate rigid circular support with normal mucosal lining. Four Patients with laryngotracheal stenosis were surgically treated in our institution in 2000. All the patients were male adults. The cause of stenosis were longterm or repeated endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy in our patients. All patients were successfully decannulated following segmental resection of the stenotic portion including the anterior arch of the cricoid cartilage and end-to-end anastomosis after suprahyoid laryngeal release. The time between treatment and decannulation was just one day in three patients. These results suggest the Possibility of early decannulation even if the cricoid cartilage was partially resected. It is better to prevent laryngotracheal stenosis rather than to treat it once it has occurred.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.725-730
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• 1994

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary zinc (Zn) and/or cadmium (Cd) on hepatic microsomal and cytosol enzyme activities. Male Spraque-Dawley rats (110$\pm$10g ) received zinc (0, 30 and 300 ppm/) and Cd-treated groups were administered oral intubation with Cd chloride (5.0mg/kg of body weight 0 at the same time once a week. The effect of Cd on the activity of hepatic cytochromep-450 , xanthine oxidase(X. O) and superoxide dismutase (SOd) was studied in rats. Cd oral intubation resulted in a decrease in cytochrome P-450 content and SOD activity whereas a significant increase in the X.O. activity was observed was observed . Intake of excessive Zn led to an increased activity of microsomal alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) , whereas Zn deficiency group led to a decreased group. The mechanism by which Zn induces the decreasing of Cd toxicity in rats, seems to rely on the protection of the enzyme systems P-450, ADH, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) and X.O. in the liver, possibly by forming non-toxic Cd metallothionein. These results indicate that Zn and Cd regulation might occur via inhibitory protein component of the $H_2O$$_2$ -generator system.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.77-80
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• 2018

Subglottic cysts have been reported as a relatively rare problem of pediatrics who have a history of premature birth and period of intubation. They may cause significant upper airway obstruction and many cases require tracheostomy to airway management. Endoscopic marsupialization by microinstruments or laser has been standard primary treatment but a high recurrence rate has been reported. A 19-month-old child presented with stridor who has history of ventilation via an endotracheal intubation in the newborn period for 7 days. Radiologic examinations were performed for aggravated dyspnea symptom and subglottic cystic mass was found, then it was marsupialized at operation room and tracheostomy was done at the same time. After decannulation of tracheostomy tube, there is no recurrence of cyst nor upper airway obstruction for 29 months. We report this case with a review of literature.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.215-224
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• 2019

Purpose: To investigate the differences in postoperative sore throat and hoarseness by adjustment of endotracheal tube cuff pressure (CP) during nitrous oxide ($N_2O$) and air anesthesia. Methods: A one-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. Data were collected from August 8 to October 19, 2017 and analyzed using the independent t-test and repeated measures ANOVA. Eighty-four participants were enrolled and divided into three groups: 28 in the Control Group (CP adjusted every 30 minutes using $N_2O$), 28 in Experimental Group 1 (CP adjusted every 10 minutes using $N_2O$), and 28 in Experimental Group 2 (non-adjusted CP using air), all of whom underwent urologic, gynecologic, and orthopedic surgeries at the G University hospital. Sore throat was assessed using a numeric rating scale; hoarseness was evaluate using the Stout classification at 1, 6, and 24 hours after surgery. Results: Scores for sore throat and hoarseness were significantly different between the groups at each measurement time, and scores were consistently higher in the control group. During subsequent measurements, sore throat and hoarseness scores were significantly lower at 6 hours. Cuff pressure changed significantly using air anesthesia (${\chi}^2=10.41$, p=.015) up to 2 hours after induction. Severe sore throat and hoarseness was observed for up to 6 hours after surgery. Conclusion: Cuff pressure adjustment at short time intervals would be helpful in reducing postoperative sore throat and hoarseness. Nursing intervention focused on prevention of sore throat and hoarseness should be required up to 6 hours postoperatively in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.365-373
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• 1999

연구배경: 중환자실에서 기관절개의 적용은 보편화된 술기중의 하나이지만, 장기간의 기계 호흡으로 인한 기관삽관으로부터 기관절개로의 이행의 최적의 시기에 대해서는 아직 논란이 있다. 조기 기관절개는 기도 유지가 용이하며 구강 관리나 이동이 보다 자유로운 등의 장점이 있으나 병원내 감염이나 기도 협착의 위험을 증가시키는 단점을 갖고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 기관절개의 시행시기와 예후간의 관련성을 관찰하여 최적의 기관 절개의 시기를 알아 보고자 하였다. 방법: 본 연구는 후향적인 연구로서 35명의 내과계 및 15명의 외과계 환자를 대상으로 APACHE III 점수, 병원내 감염의 발생, 임상상의 변화에 대해 기관절개일로부터 28일간의 자료를 관찰하였다. 조기 및 후기 기관절개의 구분은 기관삽관시로부터 7 일을 기준으로 하였으며 각각 25명씩이었다. 결과: 조기 기관절개군과 후기 기관절개군은 각각 25명이었으며 평균연령은 각각 $48{\pm}18$세 및 $63{\pm}17$세로 조기 기관절개군에서 유의하게 낮았다. 기관절개까지 소요된 평균 시간은 조기 기관절개군과 후기 기관절개군에서 각각 3일과 13일이었다. 대상 환자의 원인 장기별 분포는 뇌 신경계 27례(54%), 호흡기계 14례(28%), 순환기계 4례(8%), 소화기계 4례(8%), 요로계 l례(2%)의 순이었고, 기관절개의 목적은 장기간 기계호흡이 필요하여 사행한 경우가 43례로 가장 많았고, 응급 기도확보가 5례, 그리고 분비물 제거를 위해 시행한 경우가 2례였으며, 조기 및 후기의 양환자군 사이의 기관절개 목적에 따른 통계학적 차이는 없었다. 기관삽관시, 기관절개시와 기관절개일로부터 7일간의 APACHE III 점수는 조기 및 후기군의 양군에서 유사하였다. 이를 다시 생존자군과 사망자군으로 나누어 분석했을 때도 양군간의 유의한 차이는 관찰되지 않았다. 병원내 감염의 발생, 기계호흡으로부터의 이탈과 사망률에 있어서도 가관절개일로부터 28일간을 관찰시 조기 및 후기 기관절개군간에 어떤 차이도 보이지 않았다. 사망률은 기관절개일부터 7일간 관찰기간중에 APACHE III 점수가 높을수록 증가하였다. 그러나, 기관절개의 시기와 기관절개 이전의 기계호흡 시행 일수 등에 따른 사망률의 증가는 없었다. 결론: 조기 기관절개는 병의 중증도, 원내 감염, 기계호흡의 지속 일수, 그리고 사망률에 있어 어떤 장점도 보이지 않았으며, 최적의 기관절개 시기는 개개의 임상적 판단에 따라야 할 것으로 사료되나 이에 대한 대규모 전향적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한안과학회지
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• 제59권11호
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• pp.1001-1008
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• 2018

목적: 눈물길미세내시경을 이용한 실리콘관삽입술과 기존의 코내시경만으로 시행한 방법 간의 성공률을 비교하고자 하였다. 대상과 방법: 2014년 1월부터 2017년 6월까지 본원에서 실리콘관삽입술을 시행한 환자들을 대상으로 하였다. 술 전 눈물소관 관류검사와 눈물주머니조영술로 진단하였다. 술 후 3개월 때 실리콘관을 제거하였고 4, 12개월 때 성공률을 내시경 사용에 따라 두 군으로 나눠 분석하였다. 결과: 총 55명, 80안으로 술 전 진단에서 사용군은 부분폐쇄 26안, 완전폐쇄 14안, 미사용군은 부분폐쇄 35안, 완전폐쇄 5안이었다(p=0.018). 술 후 4, 12개월 때 성공률은 사용군에서는 87.5%, 80.0%, 미사용군에서는 72.0%, 62.1%였다(p=0.546, p=0.565). 부분폐쇄에서 사용군과 미사용군의 성공률은 4개월 때 92.3%, 82.9%, 12개월 때 71.4%, 62.9% (p=0.448, p=1.000), 완전폐쇄에서 성공률은 4개월 때 78.6%, 60.0%, 12개월 때 72.7%, 33.3%였다(p=0.570, p=0.505). 눈물길미세내시경의 사용과 폐쇄의 위치 및 정도의 차이가 술 후 4, 12개월 때 성공률에 유의한 영향을 미침을 확인하였다(p=0.001, p=0.022). 결론: 눈물길미세내시경을 이용한 실리콘관삽입술은 기존의 것에 비하여 성공률이 유의하게 높지는 않았으나, 코눈물길의 구조를 실시간으로 확인하여 적절한 진단 및 치료가 동시에 가능하다. 완전폐쇄로 진단되었던 환자들에게도 좋은 성공률을 보여 그 적용 범위를 확대시켜 비침습적인 치료를 시행할 수 있을 것이다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제81권2호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2018

Acute exacerbation(s) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) tend to be critical and debilitating events leading to poorer outcomes in relation to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment modalities, and contribute to a higher and earlier mortality rate in COPD patients. Besides pro-active preventative measures intended to obviate acquisition of AECOPD, early recovery from severe AECOPD is an important issue in determining the long-term prognosis of patients diagnosed with COPD. Updated GOLD guidelines and recently published American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society clinical recommendations emphasize the importance of use of pharmacologic treatment including bronchodilators, systemic steroids and/or antibiotics. As a non-pharmacologic strategy to combat the effects of AECOPD, noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is recommended as the treatment of choice as this therapy is thought to be most effective in reducing intubation risk in patients diagnosed with AECOPD with acute respiratory failure. Recently, a few adjunctive modalities, including NIV with helmet and helium-oxygen mixture, have been tried in cases of AECOPD with respiratory failure. As yet, insufficient documentation exists to permit recommendation of this therapy without qualification. Although there are too few findings, as yet, to allow for regular andr routine application of those modalities in AECOPD, there is anecdotal evidence to indicate both mechanical and physiological benefits connected with this therapy. High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy is another supportive strategy which serves to improve the symptoms of hypoxic respiratory failure. The therapy also produced improvement in ventilatory variables, and it may be successfully applied in cases of hypercapnic respiratory failure. Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal has been successfully attempted in cases of adult respiratory distress syndrome, with protective hypercapnic ventilatory strategy. Nowadays, it is reported that it was also effective in reducing intubation in AECOPD with hypercapnic respiratory failure. Despite the apparent need for more supporting evidence, efforts to improve efficacy of NIV have continued unabated. It is anticipated that these efforts will, over time, serve toprogressively decrease the risk of intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation in cases of AECOPD with acute respiratory failure.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.109-115
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• 1995

High frequency Jet ventilation (HFJV) via cricothyroid membrane puncture contols frequency of ventilation as 20-200/min and persuits adequate gas exchange. HFJV was known to have advantages such as improvement of PaO$_2$, lesser barotrauma, stable hemodynamic effects, good operative field and lesser movement of head. The purpose of this study was to clarify the advantages of HFJV in cases of microlaryngeal surgery which operating time was expected even within 30 minutes. Twenty-eight patients were divided two groups : 1)control group : general endotracheal Intubation anesthesia. 2)experimental group : HFJV via cricothyroid membrane puncture with intravenous anesthesia, frequency 40/min, I/E ratio 40%, driving pressure 40 psi. We analyzed blood pressure, arterial blood gas, score of general condition and recovery time after operation. In conclusion, HFJV via cricothyroid membrane puncture had a good score of general condition and rapid recovery of consciousness, although some accumulation of P$CO_2$and elevation of blood pressure.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.75-85
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• 2018

Purpose: This study examined the Poisoning Severity Score (PSS) from acute poisoning patients, to determine the relationships among the PSS, PSSsum, the primary outcome (prolonged stay at the ER over 24 hours, general ward and ICU admission and the application of intubation and mechanical ventilator, and the administration of inotropes). Methods: A retrospective study was conducted through the EMR for 15 months. The PSS grade was classified according to the evidence of symptoms and signs. The differences in the primary outcomes between the PSS of when a single organ was damaged, and the PSS, PSSsum combined with the grade of when multiple organs were damaged, were studied. The cutoff value was calculated using the receiving operating characteristics (ROC) curve. Results: Of the 284 patients; 85 (29.9%) were men with a mean age of 48.8 years, and their average arrival time to the ER was $4.4{\pm}6.7\;hours$. The most frequently used drug was hypnotics. The number of patients with PSS grade 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 was 17, 129, 122, 24, and one, respectively. No ICU admissions, application of intubation and mechanical ventilators, administration of inotropes were observed among the patients with PSS grades 0 and 1 but only on patients with PSS grades 2 to 4. At PSS, when separating the patients according to the number of damaged organs, 17 had no symptoms, 133 had one organ damaged, 75 had two organs damaged, 36 had three organs damaged, and 23 had four organs damaged. Significant differences were observed between increasing number of damaged organs and the primary outcome. Conclusion: Among the acute poisoning patients, the PSS was higher in severity when the grade was higher. The number of damaged organs and the primary outcome showed meaningful statistical differences. This study confirmed that when the patients' PSS>2 and PSSsum>5, the frequency of ICU admission was higher, and they were considered to be severe with an increased prescription risk of application of intubation and mechanical ventilator, and the administration of inotropes.