{"title":"[Establishment of a digital remote platform for respiratory support and intelligent early warning in intensive care units].","authors":"L X Su, Y Chi, Y Long","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230531-00276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230531-00276","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During the disease progression or treatment of critically ill patients with lung injury, the changes in respiratory mechanics are continuous and dynamic. Establishing a digital platform for respiratory support in the ICU, which enables the continuous recording, dynamic analysis, and real-time alerting of numerical and waveform data from mechanical ventilation, can help intensivists improve their understanding of \"dynamic respiratory mechanics\", improve respiratory therapy and patient outcomes, as well as reduce workload and increase work efficiency. The construction of a dedicated database for mechanical ventilation, based on ventilator waveforms provides essential data support for projects such as respiratory mechanics data algorithm models. This will facilitate the establishment of an auxiliary decision-making system, enable the realization of intelligent mechanical ventilation, and create a new era of dynamic respiratory mechanics.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 9","pages":"854-857"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10166460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Research and development of an intelligent platform for respiratory therapy].","authors":"Q Y Yang, X S Hu, Y H Liu","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230531-00279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230531-00279","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, the incidence of respiratory diseases has increased year on year. This has become a major global public health issue. To effectively treat respiratory diseases and improve the quality of life and prognosis of patients, the intelligent platform of respiratory therapy was established. Through real-time monitoring patients' important physiological indicators and integrating medical information, visual management, and intelligent decision making can be realized to provide personalized respiratory treatment and rehabilitation programs for critically ill patients. The platform can also provide reliable data support for medical research and further promote the development of the field of respiratory disease treatment. In the future, the platform will continue to improve the level and efficiency of clinical treatment, and truly solve practical problems for patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 9","pages":"862-865"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10171245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Exploration of remote management and an intelligent platform for in-hospital respiratory therapy].","authors":"H Q Ge, Q Pan","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230601-00282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230601-00282","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The construction of an intelligent remote management platform for respiratory therapy, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and the electronic medical record system (EMR), has significant potential to improve the management of respiratory therapy in critically ill patients. This platform includes the development of a dedicated respiratory therapy EMR, the integration of data from multiple mechanical ventilators from different vendors and models, and the utilization of AI-assisted analysis to understand the pathophysiology of respiratory diseases and the complex physiological factors that influence specific interventions, thereby supporting diagnosis, treatment guidance, and prognosis prediction. In addtion, a network will be established to provide seamless connectivity between hospitals and wards. The resulting platform enables the collection of medical device data from multiple points within the hospital, real-time data analysis, and timely alarms, thereby facilitating remote data access, centralization of information, and standardization of data. As a result, the platform enables efficient intra-hospital and inter-hospital doctor-patient management. Despite the benefits offered by this platform, certain challenges need to be addressed, including ensuring data privacy and security, as well as managing the financial and human resources required for its implementation and maintenance. Furthermore, continuous optimization of the platform is crucial, and the clinical use of the platform requires appropriate professional training.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 9","pages":"858-861"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10225293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Clinical evaluation of ventricular septal defect occlusion device for the treatment of postoperative bronchopleural fistula].","authors":"C Cheng, S H Hu, L P Lyu, L Xu, F Tang","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230425-00199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230425-00199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bronchopleural fistula is an abnormal sinus tract that forms between the bronchus and the thoracic cavity. It is most commonly caused by thoracic surgery. Patients often have severe pulmonary and thoracic infections, which seriously affect the quality of life and survival rate. Most of these patients do not have a second operation chance, so the bronchopleural fistula becomes a thorny problem in the clinical practice. The clinical data of 9 patients with postoperative bronchopleural fistula admitted to Anhui Provincial Chest Hospital were reviewed and analyzed. We analyzed and summarized the clinical experience of successful occlusion with a ventricular septal defect(VSD) device, which provided a potentially effective treatment for postoperative bronchopleural fistula.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 9","pages":"921-924"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10225294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Genetic analysis of a family with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia caused by endoglin gene mutation].","authors":"J L Ma, Z Zhou, Y Li, C Zhang, F H Duan, G M Wang","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230530-00272","DOIUrl":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230530-00272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To explore the genetic characteristics of a family with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) caused by <i>endoglin</i> (<i>ENG</i>) gene mutations. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 17 individuals from a 3-generation HHT family attending the First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University were selected as the research subjects. Clinical data and familial disease status of the HHT family proband were collected. Whole exome sequencing technology was used to screen for suspected pathogenic genes in the proband, and Sanger sequencing was used for family validation. <b>Results:</b> The proband and her mother had recurrent epistaxis and skin mucosal telangiectasia, and enhanced CT scans of the chest of the proband and her mother, daughter, and cousin indicated the presence of varying degrees of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. The results of the full exon sequencing results showed that the proband carried the <i>ENG</i> gene c.579_599del non-shift deletion mutation, and Sanger sequencing showed that the mother, daughter, and cousin carried the same mutation. <b>Conclusion:</b> <i>ENG</i> gene c.579_ 599del mutation may be the genetic basis of HHT in this family.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 9","pages":"916-920"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10166458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Intelligent intensive care unit design:will it be accessible in the future].","authors":"P Pan, H B Cheng, L X Xie","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230531-00275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230531-00275","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ICU is an essential location for critically ill patients to receive comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. However, the high intensity of ICU clinical work, the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment, and the poor humanistic environment require us to accelerate the pace of ICU reform. Therefore, the use of advanced technology to create an intelligent ICU department is imperative. The modern ICU is rich in electronic data and can collect a large amount of patient data during routine care, making it an ideal place to deploy intelligent digital platforms. The vast amounts of data generated by monitoring systems and electronic medical records provide fertile ground for the development of more accurate predictive models, better Clinical Decision Support System and more personalized diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, a well-designed and well-arranged ICU department will greatly enhance the patient's sense of occupancy, as well as increase the professional pride and sense of belonging. Therefore, the establishment of an intelligent ICU department is the only way for ICU to enter the fast lane of development, which will also have a profound impact on the development of ICU.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 9","pages":"851-853"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10231246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W G Kong, X Lin, J H Zhu, Z Q Lin, S Y Zhu, Z L Zhang, W J Lu
{"title":"[Progress in the application of alveolar organoids in common lung diseases].","authors":"W G Kong, X Lin, J H Zhu, Z Q Lin, S Y Zhu, Z L Zhang, W J Lu","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230501-00207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230501-00207","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Organoids are tissue cultures formed by culturing cells in three-dimensional environments that simulate the physiological or pathological conditions of the human body. The cultivation of organoids is used to study the temporal and spatial transformation of cells during the development of tissues or organs, to investigate changes in cellular functions and inter-communications caused by various risk factors, and to discover potential therapeutic targets. This article provided an overview of the cultivation and identification methods of alveolar organoids, as well as the research progress in their application to common respiratory diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, viral pneumonia, and so on. The limitations and future applications of alveolar organoids are also analyzed and discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 8","pages":"829-834"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9999533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J Shi, D W Zheng, X G Ma, R Y Su, Y K Zhu, S H Wang, W J Chang, G Q Sun, D Y Sun
{"title":"[<i>In vitro</i> activity of β-lactamase inhibitors avibanvctam and relebactam in combination with β-lactams against multidrug-resistant <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> and mutations of resistance genes].","authors":"J Shi, D W Zheng, X G Ma, R Y Su, Y K Zhu, S H Wang, W J Chang, G Q Sun, D Y Sun","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230111-00017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230111-00017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To evaluate the activity of six β-lactams in combination with three β-lactamase inhibitors against mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB) <i>in vitro</i>. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 105 multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) strains from different regions of Henan province from January to September 2020 were included in this study. Drug activity of six β-lactams (biapenem, meropenem, imipenem, doripenem, ertapenem and tebipenem) alone or in combination with β-lactamase inhibitors (clavulanic acid, avibactam and relebactam) was examined by minimum inhibitory concentration method (MICs) against 105 clinical isolates. Mutations of <i>blaC</i>, <i>ldt<sub>mt1</sub></i> and <i>ldt<sub>mt2</sub></i> were analyzed by PCR and DNA sequencing. Chi-square test was used to compare the antimicrobial activities of different β-lactam drugs. <b>Results:</b> Out of the β-lactams used herein, tebipenem was the most effective against MDR-TB and had an MIC<sub>50</sub> value of 8 mg/L(χ<sup>2</sup>=123.70,<i>P=</i>0.001). Besides, after the addition of β-lactamase inhibitors, the MICs of most β-lactam drugs were reduced more evidently in the presence of avibactam and relebactam compared to clavulanic acid.Especially, relebactam decreased both the MIC50 and MIC90 of telbipenem by 16-fold, and diluted the MIC of 23 (21.90%) and 41 (39.04%) isolatesby 32-fold and 16-fold.In addition, a total of 13.33% (14/105) of isolates harbored mutations in the <i>blaC</i> gene, with three different nucleotide substitutions: AGT333AGG, AAC638ACC and ATC786ATT. For the strains with Ser111Arg and Asn213Thr substitution in BlaC, the MIC values of the meropenem-clavulanate combination were reduced compared with a synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) group. <b>Conclusions:</b> Both avibactam and relebactam had better synergistic effects on β-lactams than clavulanic acid. The combination of tebipenem and relebactam showed the most potent activity against MDR-TB isolates. In addition, the Ser111Arg and Asn213Thr substitution of BlaC may be associated with an increased susceptibility of MDR-TB isolates to meropenem in the presence of clavulanate.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 8","pages":"797-805"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10301822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Continuous positive airway pressure therapy affects the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis].","authors":"Y X Wang, J M Luo, R Huang, Y Xiao","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230213-00064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230213-00064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> A higher incidence of atrial fibrillation is associated with obstructive sleep apnea. The effects of continuous positive airway pressure on atrial fibrillation have been studied in observational studies and randomized controlled trials. We therefore conducted this meta-analysis to assess the effect of continuous positive airway pressure on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation. <b>Methods:</b> A comprehensive search was conducted in Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, Wanfang Data and CNKI databases from inception to October 2022. We included cohort studies and randomized controlled trials containing atrial fibrillation situation after catheter ablation with and without continuous positive airway pressure therapy. The random effects model was used to assess odds ratios (<i>OR</i>) and confidence intervals (<i>CI</i>). <i>I<sup>2</sup></i> was used to assess the heterogeneity. <b>Results:</b> Eight studies with a total of 1 395 patients with obstructive sleep apnea met the inclusion criteria. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy decreased atrial fibrillation recurrence by 61% (<i>OR</i>=0.392, 95%<i>CI</i>: 0.267-0.576, <i>I</i><sup>2</sup>=37.6%). Subgroup analysis showed that the protective effect was more significant in groups with more hypertension patients (<i>OR=</i>0.272 <i>vs</i>. 0.550, 95%<i>CI</i>: 0.165-0.449 <i>vs</i>. 0.329-0.922). <b>Conclusions:</b> Continuous positive airway pressure therapy reduces the recurrence rate of atrial fibrillation. Patients with hypertension are more likely to benefit from it.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 8","pages":"751-759"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10301823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L X Huang, Y D Liang, Y Q Wang, J T Li, X M Xu, Y M Li, Y Ju
{"title":"[Hemophagocytic syndrome secondary to COVID-19: a case report and literature review].","authors":"L X Huang, Y D Liang, Y Q Wang, J T Li, X M Xu, Y M Li, Y Ju","doi":"10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230320-00141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230320-00141","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To improve the awareness of hemophagocytic syndrome(HPS) secondary to COVID-19 (COVID-sHPS). <b>Methods:</b> We reported an adult case of COVID-sHPS, including clinical presentation, laboratory examinations, histopathological findings, treatment strategy, and outcome. We also conducted literature research in PubMed database and Wanfang database using the keywords \"COVID-19\" and \"hemophagocytic syndrome\" and subsequently summarized relevant literature. <b>Results:</b> A 49-year-old man was admitted to our hospital after 4 weeks of recurrent fever. Prior to this hospitalization, he had received an empiric combination therapy with antibiotics and antiviral drugs against SARS-CoV-2. His vital signs were within the normal range and no abnormalities were found on physical examination on admission. After admission, throat swab nucleic acid tests were weakly positive for SARS-CoV-2, and negative for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. Blood nucleic acid tests for cytomegalovirus and EB virus were negative, as was blood mNGS. Laboratory tests showed a series of abnormalities, including leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, low fibrinogen, elevated serum ferritin, elevated transaminase, decreased NK cell activity, and hemophagocytosis in bone marrow. According to the HPS-2004 diagnostic criteria, he was diagnosed with hemophagocytic syndrome, which was high likely to be caused by COVID-19 infection due to the lack of evidence of genetic risk factors and other clear triggers. He was initially treated with dexamethasone at a dose of 10 mg·m<sup>-2</sup>·d<sup>-1</sup> and his condition improved rapidly. The literature search identified twenty-three articles on COVID-sHPS, 22 of which were in English. A total of 89 patients had COVID-sHPS and 55 (61.7%) were male. COVID-sHPS could occur at any age, but mainly in adults (86/89, 96%). Fever was reported in the literature with a clear description of the course of the disease. Most HPS occurred during the acute phase of COVID-19, but 3 patients developed HPS during the convalescent phase. Almost all reported cases presented with increased ferritin, elevated transaminases, elevated triglycerides, and cytopenia, mainly anemia and thrombocytopenia. In the retrieved literature, HS-score≥169 was frequently used to diagnose COVID-sHPS, and glucocorticoid in combination with immunoglobulin was the most common treatment strategy. COVID-sHPS had a poor prognosis and a high mortality rate (84.2%, 75/89). <b>Conclusions:</b> The prognosis of COVID-sHPS is poor, so clinicians should raise their awareness of the disease, identify high-risk suspected populations, and arrange reasonable relevant examinations for definite diagnosis and early initial treatment to improve their outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":23961,"journal":{"name":"Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases","volume":"46 8","pages":"791-796"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10318714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}