ObjectiveTo observe the protective effect of etomidate (ET) on cultured retinal ganglion cells (RGC) with mechanical injury in vitro. MethodsNew Sprague-Dawley rat RGC was cultured in vitro and identified by double immunofluorescent labeling of Thy1.1 and microtubule associated protein 2. The cultured primary cells were randomly divided into control group, RGC scratch group, ET low dose group (1 μmol/L), ET medium dose group (5 μmol/L) and ET high dose group (10 μmol/L). The RGC mechanical injury model was established by using iris knife to culture cells in RGC scratch group and ET group with different concentration. Seven days after modeling, the RGC survival rate of each group was detected by cell count Kit 8 proliferation assay. The apoptosis rate of RGC was detected by Annexin Ⅴ/propyl iodide double staining. Single factor analysis of variance was used to compare the groups. The pairwise comparison between groups was tested by the least significant difference method. ResultsThe survival rates of RGC in RGC scratch group, ET low dose group, ET medium dose group and ET high dose group were (72.60±2.97)%, (73.73±1.14)%, (79.19±1.79)% and (83.88±0.94)%, respectively. The RGC apoptosis rates of control group, RGC scratch group, ET low dose group, ET medium dose group and ET high dose group were (5.08±0.17)%, (18.67±1.24)%, (17.96±0.74)%, (15.11± 0.56)% and (11.67±1.32)%, respectively. Comparison of RGC survival rate between groups: compared with RGC scratch group, the cell survival rate of ET low-dose group, ET medium-dose group and ET high-dose group was increased, and the difference between RGC scratch group and ET low-dose group was not statistically significant (P=0.728); the differences between RGC scratch group, ET medium dose group and ET high dose group were statistically significant (P<0.001); the difference between ET medium dose group and ET high dose group was statistically significant (P=0.002). Comparison of apoptosis rate of RGC among groups: the apoptosis rate of RGC scratch group was significantly higher than that of control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Compared with RGC scratch group, the apoptosis rate of ET low-dose group, ET medium-dose group and ET high-dose group was decreased, and there was no statistical significance between RGC scratch group and ET low-dose group (P=0.869). The differences of apoptosis rate between RGC scratch group, ET medium dose group and ET high dose group were statistically significant (P<0.05). The difference of apoptosis rate between ET medium dose group and ET high dose group was statistically significant (P=0.007). ConclusionET has neuroprotective effect on RGC cultured in vitro with mechanical injury, and the protective effect increases with the increase of ET dose in a certain range.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of etomidate and propofol on inflammatory cytokines and cortisol for patients with lung adenocarcinoma.
MethodSixty patients scheduled for lung cancer surgery under general anesthesia were studied. All patients were randomly divided into an etomidate total intravenous anesthesia group (group E, 30 patients, 16 males and 14 females at age of 58.0±5.0 years) and a propofol total intravenous anesthesia group (group P, 30 patients, 17 males and 13 females at age of 55.0±5.0 years), with 30 patients in each group.
ResultsThe concentration of IL-6 in serum of patients in the two groups at time points T1, T2 and T3 was significantly higher than those at time point T0 (P < 0.01). The concentration of IL-10 and TNF-α in serum of patients at time points T1 and T2 was significantly higher than those at time point T0 (P < 0.01). And the difference of the concentration of TNF-α in serum of patients at time points T0 and T3 was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The level of Cor of patients in the group E at time point T0 was slightly higher than those at time point T1, but lower than that at time points T2 and T3. There was no statistical difference in the concentration of IL-6 and TNF-α in serum of patients between the two groups. The level of IL-10 of patients in the group E at time points T2 and T3 was lower than those in the group P (P < 0.05), but no significant difference was observed at the other time points. The concentration of Cor in the patients in the group E at time point T1 was lower than that in the group P (P < 0.01), but no significant difference was observed either at the other time points.
ConclusionThe effect of etomidate used for maintenance of general anesthesia on the inflammatory factors is essentially similar to that of propofol.
The mechanisms of general anesthesia, which was introduced about 170 years ago, remain poorly understood. Even less well understood are the effects of general anesthesia on the human body. Recently we identified 18 G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) genes of Daphnia pulex, an invertebrate model organism. Phylogenetic analysis identified these genes to be the homologs of the human γ-aminobutyric acid, type B (GABAB) receptor, metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR), adrenergic receptor, serotonin (5-HT) receptor, dopamine receptor and muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR). Using reverse transcription and quantitative PCR techniques, we systematically measured the effects of propofol, etomidate and ethanol on these 18 GPCR mRNA expressions in Daphnia pulex.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of midazolam in the prevention of etomidate-induced myoclonus.
MethodsDatabases including PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library (Issue 8, 2015), CBM, WanFang Data, VIP, and CNKI were electronically searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about midazolam in the prevention of etomidate-induced myoclonus from inception to August, 2015. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Then, meta-analysis was performed by RevMan 5.2 and Stata 12.0 softwares.
ResultsA total of 14 RCTs involving 1 274 patients were included. The results of metaanalysis showed that, compared with placebo, pretreatment with midazolam injection could reduce the incidence of myoclonus (RR=0.28, 95%CI 0.19 to 0.42, P<0.000 01). The sub-group analysis based on different doses of midazolam showed that all three different doses of midazolam (0.015 mg/kg, 0.03 mg/kg and 0.05-0.1 mg/kg) could reduce the incidence of myoclonus effectively (all P values <0.05).
ConclusionPretreatment with midazolam injection can reduce the incidence of etomidate-induced myoclonus without increasing the risk of recovery latency and over sedation. Due to the limited quality of included studies, the above conclusion needs to be further verified by more high quality studies.
【摘要】 目的 觀察依托咪酯乳劑復合舒芬太尼用于全麻下喉罩置入的血流動力學變化。 方法 選擇2009年4月-2010年2月間,46例需全麻手術、適合使用喉罩,美國麻醉醫師協會(ASA)Ⅰ~Ⅱ級,年齡18~60歲的患者,隨機分為兩組:依托咪酯乳劑組(E組)23 例,靜脈推注咪達唑侖0.05 mg/kg,依托咪酯乳劑0.3 mg/kg;依托咪酯乳劑+舒芬太尼組(ES組)23 例,靜脈推注咪達唑侖0.05 mg/kg,依托咪酯乳劑0.15 mg/kg,加舒芬太尼0.5 mg/kg,誘導后置入喉罩,記錄患者誘導前、用藥后1 min、喉罩置入后1 min的心率(HR)、平均動脈壓(MAP)以及評估喉罩置入條件的6項指標(張口困難分級、置入喉罩困難分級、舌咽反射、干咳干嘔反射、肢動反應及喉痙攣分級),同時記錄呼吸暫停時間。 結果 ES組能提供更好的喉罩置入條件,且能減少舌咽反射和肢體反應, 更能保證喉罩置入時血流動力學的穩定。 結論 依托咪酯乳劑復合舒芬太尼能為全麻喉罩置入時提供更好的條件,且能保證更好的血流動力學穩定。【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the hemodynamics changes when etomidate combined with sufentanil was applied for laryngeal mask airway insertion under the general anaesthesia. Methods From April 2009 to February 2010, 46 patients requiring general anesthesia using laryngeal mask airway (LMA) (American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)Ⅰ-Ⅱ) aged 18-60 were randomly divided into two groups: 23 in etomidate emulsion group (group E) underwent the intravenous injection with midazolm (0.3 mg/kg) and etomidate (0.05 mg/kg); 23 in etomidate emulsion + sufentanil group (group ES) underwent the intravenous injection with etomidate (0.15 mg/kg), midazolm (0.05 mg/kg), and sufentanil 0.5 mg/kg. The patients were evaluated by six indexes of LMA insertion (mouth opening, swallowing reflex, cough reflex,vomiting reflex, body motion, and laryngospasm classification). After the anesthesia induction, LMA was inserted. The blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and mean arterial pressure (MAP) were recorded before anesthesia induction one minute after the injection and one minute after LMA insertion. Meanwhile, the apnea time was recorded. Results Compared with group E, group ES offered better anesthesia for LMA insertion, less swallowing reflex and body motion, and more stable haemodynamics. Conclusion Etomidate combined with sufentanil provides good condition for LMA insertion under the general anaesthesia with steady haemodynamics.