scholarly journals Exogenous surfactant in the late respiratory phase of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
K. G. Shapovalov ◽  
S. А. Lukyanov ◽  
V. А. Konnov ◽  
O. А. Rozenberg

The article presents data on the course of inhalations with a native surfactant administered in two patients (66 and 53 years old) at the late respiratory phase of the new coronavirus infection of COVID-19 (the 22nd and the 19th days from the disease onset) who received non-invasive artificial lung ventilation.Subjects and methods. For inhalations, an AeroNeb™ micropump nebulizer was used; for one inhalation, 75 mg of surfactant-BL was dissolved in 5 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution. The treatment course included 5 days with 2 inhalations a day.Results. In both patients, upon the end of this therapy with the native surfactant, regression of respiratory failure was noted, the level of respiratory support was reduced to insufflation with humidified oxygen, and rehabilitation measures were started with subsequent discharge from the hospital.

Author(s):  
Cem Koray Çataroğlu ◽  
Alp Alptekin ◽  
Aysel Gezer ◽  
Murat Sayın ◽  
Aslı Dönmez

Objective: It was aimed to evaluate the effect of intravenous (IV) granisetron used for nausea and vomiting prophylaxis on hypotension and bradycardia caused by spinal anesthesia. Methods: 120 ASA 1-2 patients undergoing elective surgery under spinal anesthesia were randomly divided into Group G (Ganisetron; n=60) and Group P (Placebo; n=60) groups. Five minutes before spinal anesthesia, Group G received 1 mg intravenous granisetron diluted in 10 mL of isotonic sodium chloride solution and Group P received 10 mL of isotonic sodium chloride solution. Spinal anesthesia with hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5%, 15 mg at the level of L4-5 was applied for both groups. Hemodynamic data, sensory and motor block parameters were recorded before and after spinal anaesthesia every 5 minutes during 20 minutes of surgery. Results: There was no difference in the demographic data of both groups. Although hemodynamic data showed a decrease in both groups according to initial values, blood pressure measurements in group G were significantly higher than the first measure values. There was no significant difference in heart rate values between the groups. Conclusion: Intravenous granisetron reduces hypotension after spinal anesthesia, but it has no significant effect on heart rate.


2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra A. Ridling ◽  
Lynn D. Martin ◽  
Susan L. Bratton

• Background Instillation of isotonic sodium chloride solution for endotracheal tube suctioning is controversial. Research has focused on the effect of such instillation in adults; no studies in children have been published.• Objectives (1) To describe differences in oxygen saturation depending on whether or not isotonic sodium chloride solution is instilled during suctioning and (2) to describe the rates of occlusion of endotracheal tubes and nosocomial pneumonia.• Methods A convenience sample of 24 critically ill patients were enrolled before having suctioning and after informed consent had been given. Ages ranged from 10 weeks to 14 years. Patients were randomized to 1 of 2 groups. In group 1, subjects received between 0.5 and 2.0 mL of isotonic sodium chloride solution, depending on their age, once per suctioning episode. In group 2, subjects received no such solution. A total of 104 suctioning episodes were analyzed. Oxygen saturation was recorded at predetermined intervals before and for 10 minutes after suctioning. Occlusion of endotracheal tubes and rates of nosocomial pneumonia also were compared.• Results Patients who had isotonic sodium chloride solution instilled experienced significantly greater oxygen desaturation 1 and 2 minutes after suctioning than did patients who did not. No occlusions of endotracheal tubes and no cases of nosocomial pneumonia occurred in either group.• Conclusions Results of this study support a growing body of evidence that instillation of isotonic sodium chloride solution during endotracheal tube suctioning may not be beneficial and actually may be harmful.


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-11
Author(s):  
I.V. Dzevulska ◽  
R.M. Matkivska ◽  
A.M. Sinitska ◽  
L.V. Prysiazhnjuk ◽  
A.Y. Yanchyshyn

Relevance. Thermal burns of the skin cause the development of burns, the main factor of which is endogenous intoxication. The infusion of detoxification solutions is a mandatory component of the treatment of burns, as it corrects its course and prevents the development of certain stages and complications. According to the stage of the burn disease and the different direction of its links in its pathogenesis, infusion therapy should not only restore water-electrolyte balance and detoxify the body, but also contribute to the normalization and stabilization of vital (including immune) body functions. Objective: study of changes in the vessels of the hemo- and lymphomicrocirculatory system of Peyer's patches in burnt rats at the stages of burn disease, under conditions of intravenous infusion of isotonic sodium chloride solution and combined colloidal-hyperosmolar solutions (lactoprotein and sorbitolum). Materials and methods. The experiment was performed on 72 white rats. Experimental animals were divided into 4 groups (18 animals in each group). I, II, III - rats with skin burn trauma, which received a separate infusion of isotonic sodium chloride (I), lactoprotein with sorbitol (II) and hecoton (III), at a dose of 10 ml / kg. IV - intact animals (control group). Simulation of burn disease was performed by inflicting burn injury by applying to the lateral surfaces of the body of animals four copper plates, which were previously kept for 6 minutes in water with a constant temperature of 100 ° C. Histological and electron microscopic examination were performed. Light microscopy was used. Results. Intravenous administration of the applied infusion solutions caused various phase changes of the hemo- and lymphomicrocirculatory tract of Peyer's patches of the ileum of burnt rats, depending on the applied solution. In the case of infusion of burnt rats with 0.9% sodium chloride solution, the negative effects of burn disease were exacerbated, which were manifested by damage to the vascular wall of the hemo- and lymphocapillary channels, resulting in plasma and lymph seepage through the affected areas into the perivascular space. This process was accompanied by a violation of the rheological properties of blood, the formation of edema. The established "membrane-plastic effect" of lactoprotein with sorbitol revealed clear organ-specific features, which had manifestations of penetration through the damaged wall of microvascular electron-dense impregnations, which contributed to a significant thickening of the basement membrane in the wall of the blood capillary formation and its gradual formation of rounded membranous structure. This structure of variable electron density not only strengthened the vascular wall, but also served as a closure, helping to close the vascular lumen at the site of largest damage. The difference between the perinodal lymphatic capillaries in burnt rats infused with lactoprotein and sorbitol is characterized by the phenomenon of "overflow" of the lymphocapillary channel with cells in different functional states. In the case of infusion of hecoton solution, the effect of "overflow" of the lymphocapillary channel was not observed, which indicates adequate implementation of the immune function of immunocompetent cells. Conclusions. Intravenous infusion of colloid-hyperosmolar solutions causes various changes in the hemo- and lymphomicrocirculatory tract of Peyer's patches. Infusion of a  0.9% sodium chloride solution leads to a deepening of the negative consequences of burn disease, which manifests itself in the form of damage to the vascular wall of the hemo- and lymphocapillary channels. Infusion of solutions of lactoprotein with sorbitol and hecoton helps to preserve the vascular wall of the nodular lymphatic capillaries. When a solution of lactoprotein with sorbitol is applied around the damaged vessels of blood capillaries and venules, annular membrane formations are formed, which promote selective recirculation of structurally intact lymphocytes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
S. B. Liapustin ◽  
N. A. Sulimova

Objective. To assess the use, safety and effectiveness of puncture-dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) performed immediately after the tracheal intubation in patients with cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and new coronavirus infection (NCI). Materials and methods. Patients with CVA and NCI treated at ICU underwent PDT using the Ultraperc kit according to the Ciaglia technique immediately after the tracheal intubation. Results. The results of treatment of 12 patients with CVA and 21 patients with NCI were investigated, the safety of manipulation, treatment results, and mortality in groups were evaluated. Conclusions. The puncture-dilatational tracheostomy, performed as early as possible, allows improving disease outcomes in CVA, facilitating patients care, and ensuring greater safety of patients and staff.


2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1004-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Bustamam Abdul ◽  
Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab ◽  
Johari Bin Jalinas ◽  
Adel Sharaf Al-Zubairi ◽  
Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha

Recent in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that zerumbone (ZER) possesses anticancer properties. The main objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the combination of ZER and cisplatin (CIS) to treat cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in vivo. Microculture tetrazolium assay and immunohistochemistry of proliferating cellular nuclear antigen were used to study the antitumor effect of ZER. Prenatally exposed female BALB/c mice were used as a model. The progenies with CIN were injected peritoneally with isotonic sodium chloride solution (positive control), CIS, ZER, and a combination of both compounds. All treated and untreated mice were humanely killed, and serum and cervix were obtained for interleukin 6 analysis and histopathologic studies using hematoxylin and eosin staining, respectively. Zerumbone has revealed an antitumor effect on human cervical cancer cells and downregulates immunoexpression of proliferating cellular nuclear antigen (P < 0.05). In vivo study indicates that ZER at 16 mg/kg and CIS at 10 mg/kg have a regressing effect on CIN. The combination of ZER and CIS also showed similar effectiveness in regressing CIN. Our results indicate that the combination of ZER and CIS has modulated the serum level of interleukin 6 when compared with that in mice treated with isotonic sodium chloride solution (P < 0.05). The effectiveness of combining ZER and CIS could be further explored as a new therapeutic intervention of early precancerous stages of carcinogenesis before the invasive stage begins.


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