ObjectiveTo explore protective strategies for organ function of fulminant acute pancreatitis (FAP) in early stage. MethodsThe clinical data of 37 patients with FAP admitted to this hospital within 72 h after onset of symptoms between January 2000 and September 2010 were analyzed retrospectively. FAP was defined as presence of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) within 72 h after onset of symptoms. A total of 37 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of FAP were divided into two groups based on whether adopting the protective strategies for organ function in early stage or not. Patients treated between January 2000 and May 2004 did not adopt the protective strategies for organ function (Named nonprotection group, n=21); The other patients treated between June 2004 and September 2010 adopted protective strategies for organ function (Named protection group, n=16). With the exception of the protecting strategies for organ function, the patients with severe acute pancreatitisin received standard treatment in two groups. The acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) Ⅱ score and multiple organ dysfunction score (Marshall), rate of pancreas infection, and case fatality were compared between two groups. ResultsCompared with the nonprotection group on day 3 after admission, APACHEⅡ score and Marshall score decreased in the protection group (APACHEⅡ score : 15.71±2.95 versus 17.72±3.77, P=0.137; Marshall score: 6.93±2.73 versus 8.06±2.36, P=0.206, respectively). In addition, the case fatality on day 7 and in hospital case fatality in the protection group decreased as compared with the nonprotection group (case fatality on day 7: 18.75% versus 33.33%, P=0.461; in hospital case fatality: 43.75% versus 57.14%, P=0.515, respectively). There was no significant difference of the rate of pancreas infection between two groups (P=1.000). ConclusionsIt from a case of a particular disease perspective, though the difference is not significant, but the observed improvement in prognosis is attributed by protective strategies for organ function of FAP in early stage to a certain degree, however it is verified by needing to more cases.
Objective To investigate the hospital outcomes and therapeutic strategy for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome （MODS） in children after cardiac surgery. Methods Seventy-seven consecutive pediatric patients （57 male/20 female, age 3.47±3.67 years, weight 13.08±7.52 kg） with MODS after cardiac surgery were enrolled in the study from 1999.7 to 2005.10. Corrective and palliative operation were performed in sixty-six patients and eleven patients, respectively. We evaluated the clinical score for all study patients according to the extent of organ injury. Results The overall mortality rate was 28. 6%（22/77）. （1） Cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, hematologic, neurologic and respiratory dysfunction was present in 100% （77/77）, 97.4% （75/77）, 84.4% （65/77）, 48.1%（37/77）, 45. 5%（35/77） and 44. 2%（34/77） of the patients, respectively. Cardiac injury appeared much earlier than other organs （P〈0. 05）. （2） Mortality rate with two, three, four, five and six dysfunctional organ systems was 0%, 12.5 %, 31.8 %, 42. 9 % and 87.5 %, respectively （r=0.487, P〈0. 001 in trend）. Furthermore, there was a positive correlation between the clinic score and mortality rate （r=0.603, P〈0. 001）. （3） Compared with survivors, non-survivors had longer cardiopulmonary bypass time, clamping time, higher incidence of accidental events and cardiopulmonary resuscitation during and after surgery （P〈0. 05）. Conclusion Mortality associated with MODS was highly correlated with the number of organ failing and clinical score. Cardiac dysfunction was the primary disease in MODS after cardiac surgery. Therefore, therapeutic strategy for MODS should be focused on management of primary disease, as well as providing consecutive evaluation and improvement for organ function.
Objective To summarize and explore the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of severe pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Methods One death case of pulmonary TB in The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University was analyzed, related publications of case reports and articles relevant on the analysis and study of pulmonary tuberculosis deaths from Pubmed between January 2012 and March 2022 were also reviewed. Results A 25-year-old female patient was admitted for "intermittent cough with sputum for more than 1 year, aggravated with chest tightness and shortness of breath for 5 days". She had no underlying disease. Pulmonary TB was diagnosed by TB bacterium smear and next-generation sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. The patient was in shock compensation period and developed acute respiratory distress syndrome immediately after admission. Through active anti-tuberculosis, invasive mechanical ventilation, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and continuous renal replacement therapy, the disease continued to deteriorate and she died on the third day after admission. A total of 269 pulmonary TB deaths were retrieved. An analysis of 244 patients' past medical history showed that human immunodeficiency virus co-infection was the most common among young people and chronic diseases were the most common among the elderly. All 269 patients died of septic shock, respiratory failure and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), among which hyponatremia was also a significant complication. The shortest time from admission to death was 7 days, while the longest average time was only 35 days. Conclusions Pulmonary TB could develop into septic shock and MODS with poor prognosis and high mortality. Health education on TB should be strengthened.
目的 探讨重症急性胰腺炎并发多器官功能障碍及预后关系的临床研究。 方法 回顾分析2008年1月－2010年12月收治的51例重症急性胰腺炎患者的临床资料。 结果 其中出现全身炎症反应综合征者46例（90.20%），多器官功能障碍36例（70.59%），重症急性胰腺炎并发多器官功能障碍者治愈好转20例，未合并者治愈好转13例。死亡18例。 结论 引起重症急性胰腺炎患者死亡的最主要因素是多器官功能障碍，早预防、早发现、综合治疗多器官功能障碍有助于降低重症急性胰腺炎患者死亡率。
目的 探讨5例特重型胰腺炎的特点及治疗方法。方法 我院2001年8月至2003年8月共收治特重型胰腺炎患者5例。其中入院后18 h内心跳、呼吸骤停3次的重症急性胰腺炎（SAP）1例，治疗以及时血液滤过和心、肺、脑复苏为重点； SAP并发胰性脑病2例，以大剂量维生素B1的补充，或足量补给浓缩红细胞为治疗重点； 并发多个器官功能障碍的暴发性胰腺炎（FAP）2例，治疗重点是血液滤过和防治多器官功能衰竭的级联放大反应，其中1例以高渗性糖昏迷为主要表现，治疗重点是内稳态的纠正，血液滤过，重要器官功能维护。结果 5例特重型胰腺炎患者均治愈，平均住院时间为32.2 d。结论 器官功能的复苏和维护、外科ICU监护、短时血液滤过、内稳态的纠正、中西药综合治疗及病因、对症的个体化治疗是特重型胰腺炎的重要治疗措施。
目的:探讨早期应用柴芩承气汤治疗重症急性胰腺炎(severe acute pancreatitis,SAP)伴多器官功能障碍综合征(multiple organ dysfunction syndrome,MODS)的临床疗效。方法:88例符合病例选择标准并接受柴芩承气汤治疗的SAP伴MODS住院患者,按院外病程长短分为早期组(48 h内入院接受治疗,44例)和晚期组(48～72 h内入院接受治疗,44例),比较治疗过程中两组患者器官功能障碍持续时间、住院时间、感染率、中转手术率及病死率。结果:早期组急性呼吸窘迫综合征、肾功能衰竭、心功能衰竭、肝功能不全、脑病、凝血系统损害的持续时间低于晚期组(Plt;0.05);早期组住院时间、感染率、中转ICU率、中转手术率及病死率低于晚期组(Plt;0.05)。结论:早期应用柴芩承气汤治疗SAP伴MODS能减少器官损害持续时间,减轻器官损害,从而缩短病程,减少后期感染率及中转手术率,降低病死率。
Objective To make clear the effect of gastrointestinal tract ischemia on multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Methods The literature in the recent years was reviewed.Results The low-flow states of gastrointestinal tract and decrease of gastrointestinal intramucosal pH, which occured following a variety of insults (sever trauma, hemorrhagic shock, et al), as well as overgrowth of enterobacteria, may result in a significant increase of permeability of bowel and lead to endotoxemia and bacterial translocation. Ischemia also resulted in release of TNF, IL-6 into the systemic circulation, dysfunction of gastrointestinal tract motility, and activation of neutrophile which was integral in local and distant organ damage. Conclusion These data suggest that the management of correct ischemia of gastrointestinal tract, which include fluid infusion to replacement of blood volume, early enteral nutrition, improvement of gastrointestinal movement, could contribute to improve the intestinal barrier function, and prevent the development of MODS.