scholarly journals 05 / EpiFaith™ Syringe: The Novel LOR Device to Assist the Identification of Epidural Space in Ex- Vivo And In- Vivo Porcine Model

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Yu Lin
Keyword(s):  
Epidural Space ◽  
Porcine Model ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
The Novel

scholarly journals Development of a gel dedicated to gel immersion endoscopy

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (06) ◽  
pp. E918-E924
Author(s):  
Tomonori Yano ◽  
Atsushi Ohata ◽  
Yuji Hiraki ◽  
Makoto Tanaka ◽  
Satoshi Shinozaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Porcine Model ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
In Vitro Experiments ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Coagulative Necrosis ◽  
Novel Technique ◽  
In Vivo Experiments

Abstract Backgrounds and study aims Gel immersion endoscopy is a novel technique to secure the visual field during endoscopy. The aim of this study was to develop a dedicated gel for this technique. Methods To identify appropriate viscoelasticity and electrical conductivity, various gels were examined. Based on these results, the dedicated gel “OPF-203” was developed. Efficacy and safety of OPF-203 were evaluated in a porcine model. Results  In vitro experiments showed that a viscosity of 230 to 1900 mPa·s, loss tangent (tanδ) ≤ 0.6, and hardness of 240 to 540 N/cm2 were suitable. Ex vivo experiments showed electrical conductivity ≤ 220 μS/cm is appropriate. In vivo experiments using gastrointestinal bleeding showed that OPF-203 provided clear visualization compared to water. After electrocoagulation of gastric mucosa in OPF-203, severe coagulative necrosis was not observed in the muscularis but limited to the mucosa. Conclusions OPF-203 is useful for gel immersion endoscopy.

scholarly journals A comprehensive examination of the novel techniques used for in vivo and ex vivo confocal laser endomicroscopy of pancreatic cystic lesions

VideoGIE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amrit K. Kamboj ◽  
Rohan M. Modi ◽  
Benjamin Swanson ◽  
Darwin L. Conwell ◽  
Somashekar G. Krishna
Keyword(s):  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Cystic Lesions ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Comprehensive Examination

scholarly journals The Novel TRPA1 Antagonist BI01305834 Inhibits Ovalbumin-Induced Bronchoconstriction in Guinea Pigs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariska van den Berg ◽  
Susan Nijboer - Brinksma ◽  
Sophie Bos ◽  
Maarten van den Berge ◽  
David Lamb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Guinea Pig ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Optimal Dose ◽  
Pig Model ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Airway Narrowing ◽  
Guinea Pig Model

Abstract Background: We hypothesized that TRPA1 channels contribute to airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and inflammation in asthma. We evaluated the efficacy of the novel TRPA1 antagonist BI01305834 in a guinea pig model of asthma. Methods: First a pilot study was performed in a guinea pig model of allergic asthma to find the optimal dose of BI01305834. Next, the effect of BI01305834 on AHR to inhaled histamine after the early and late asthmatic reaction (EAR and LAR), magnitude of EAR and LAR and airway inflammation was assessed. Precision-cut lung slices and trachea strips were used to investigate the bronchoprotective and bronchodilating effect of BI01305834. Statistical evaluation of differences of in vivo data was performed using a Mann-Whitney U test or One-way nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA, for ex vivo data One- or Two-way ANOVA was used, all with Dunnett’s post-hoc test where appropriate.Results: A dose of 1 mg/kg BI01305834 was selected based on AHR and exposure data in blood samples from the pilot study. In the subsequent study 1 mg/kg BI01305834 inhibited AHR after the EAR, and the development of EAR and LAR elicited by ovalbumin in ovalbumin-sensitized guinea pigs. BI01305834 did not inhibit allergen-induced total and differential cells in the lavage fluid and interleukin-13 gene expression in lung homogenates. Furthermore, BI01305834 was able to inhibit allergen and histamine-induced airway narrowing in guinea pig lung slices, without affecting histamine release, and reverse allergen-induced bronchoconstriction in guinea pig trachea strips.Conclusions: TRPA1 inhibition protects against AHR and the EAR and LAR in vivo and allergen and histamine-induced airway narrowing ex vivo, and reverses allergen-induced bronchoconstriction, independently of inflammation. This effect was partially dependent upon histamine, suggesting a neuronal and possible non-neuronal role for TRPA1 in allergen-induced bronchoconstriction.

Evaluation of a novel electrosurgical sealing mode in an ex vivo and in vivo porcine model

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 1456-1463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolin Thiel ◽  
Walter Linzenbold ◽  
Markus D. Enderle ◽  
B. Nold ◽  
Alfred Königsrainer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Porcine Model ◽  
Ex Vivo

Fiber-needle Swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography System for the Identification of the Epidural Space in Piglets

2015 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 585-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Chuan Kuo ◽  
Meng-Chun Kao ◽  
Kuang-Yi Chang ◽  
Wei-Nung Teng ◽  
Mei-Yung Tsou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Epidural Space ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Optical Probe ◽  
Epidural Needle ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Fiber Probe ◽  
Swept Source ◽  
Signal Intensities

Abstract Background: Epidural needle insertion is traditionally a blind technique whose success depends on the experience of the operator. The authors describe a novel method using a fiber-needle–based swept-source optical coherence tomography (SSOCT) to identify epidural space. Methods: An optical fiber probe was placed into a hollow 18-gauge Tuohy needle. It was then inserted by an experienced anesthesiologist to continuously construct a series of two-dimensional SSOCT images by mechanically rotating the optical probe. To quantify this observation, both the average SSOCT signal intensities and their diagnostic potentials were assessed. The insertions were performed three times into both the lumbar and thoracic regions of five pigs using a paramedian approach. Results: A side-looking SSOCT is constructed to create a visual image of the underlying structures. The image criteria for the identification of the epidural space from the outside region were generated by the analysis of a training set (n = 100) of ex vivo data. The SSOCT image criteria for in vivo epidural space identification are high sensitivity (0.867 to 0.965) and high specificity (0.838 to 0.935). The mean value of the average signal intensities exhibits statistically significant differences (P < 0.01) and a high discriminatory capacity (area under curve = 0.88) between the epidural space and the outside tissues. Conclusions: This is the first study to introduce a SSOCT fiber probe embedded in a standard epidural needle. The authors anticipate that this technique will reduce the occurrence of failed epidural blocks and other complications such as dural punctures.

scholarly journals Smart Optical Catheters for Epidurals

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benito Carotenuto ◽  
Armando Ricciardi ◽  
Alberto Micco ◽  
Ezio Amorizzo ◽  
Marco Mercieri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Epidural Catheter ◽  
Epidural Space ◽  
Porcine Model ◽  
Strain Sensor ◽  
In Vivo Study ◽  
Locoregional Anesthesia ◽  
The Way

Placing the needle inside the epidural space for locoregional anesthesia is a challenging procedure, which even today is left to the expertise of the operator. Recently, we have demonstrated that the use of optically sensorized needles significantly improve the effectiveness of such procedure. Here we propose an optimized configuration, where the optical fiber strain sensor is directly integrated inside the epidural catheter. The new design allows to solve the biocompatibility issues and increases the versatility of the former configuration. Through an in vivo study carried out on a porcine model we confirm the reliability of our approach, which also opens the way to catheter monitoring during its insertion inside biological spaces.

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