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2. Feasibility of Magnetic Resonance-Based Conductivity Imaging as a Tool to Estimate the Severity of Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury in the First Hours After Cardiac Arrest.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Lee, Byung Kook, Choi, Bup Kyung, Kim, Tae-Hoon, Kim, Jin Woong, Kim, Hyun Chul, Kim, Hyung Joong, and Jeung, Kyung Woon
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Background: Early identification of the severity of hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HIBI) after cardiac arrest can be used to help plan appropriate subsequent therapy. We evaluated whether conductivity of cerebral tissue measured using magnetic resonance-based conductivity imaging (MRCI), which provides contrast derived from the concentration and mobility of ions within the imaged tissue, can reflect the severity of HIBI in the early hours after cardiac arrest. Methods: Fourteen minipigs were resuscitated after 5 min or 12 min of untreated cardiac arrest. MRCI was performed at baseline and at 1 h and 3.5 h after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Results: In both groups, the conductivity of cerebral tissue significantly increased at 1 h after ROSC compared with that at baseline (P = 0.031 and 0.016 in the 5-min and 12-min groups, respectively). The increase was greater in the 12-min group, resulting in significantly higher conductivity values in the 12-min group (P = 0.030). At 3.5 h after ROSC, the conductivity of cerebral tissue in the 12-min group remained increased (P = 0.022), whereas that in the 5-min group returned to its baseline level. Conclusions: The conductivity of cerebral tissue was increased in the first hours after ROSC, and the increase was more prominent and lasted longer in the 12-min group than in the 5-min group. Our findings suggest the promising potential of MRCI as a tool to estimate the severity of HIBI in the early hours after cardiac arrest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Supranormal arterial oxygen tension only during the first six hours after cardiac arrest is associated with unfavourable outcomes.
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Lee, Hyoung Youn, Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Noh, Eul, Lee, Jiho, Kim, Jung Chul, Lee, Byung Kook, Heo, Tag, and Min, Yong Il
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CARDIAC arrest , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *HOSPITAL admission & discharge - Abstract
Background: Multiple studies have investigated the association between hyperoxaemia following cardiac arrest (CA) and unfavourable outcomes; however, they have yielded inconsistent results. Most previous studies quantified oxygen exposure without considering its timing or duration. We investigated the relationship between unfavourable outcomes and supranormal arterial oxygen tension (PaO2), commonly defined as PaO2 > 100 mmHg, at specific time intervals within 24 h following CA. Methods: This retrospective observational study included 838 adult non‐traumatic patients with CA. The first 24 h following CA were divided into four 6‐h time intervals, and the first 6‐h period was further divided into three 2‐h segments. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess associations of the highest PaO2 and time‐weighted average PaO2 (TWA‐PaO2) values at each time interval with unfavourable outcomes at hospital discharge (cerebral performance categories 3–5). Results: The highest PaO2 (p =.028) and TWA‐PaO2 (p =.022) values during the 0–6‐h time interval were significantly associated with unfavourable outcomes, whereas those at time intervals beyond 6 h were not. The association was the strongest at supranormal PaO2 values within the 0–2‐h time interval, becoming significant at PaO2 values ≥ 150 mmHg. During the first 6 h, longer time spent at ≥150 mmHg of PaO2 was associated with an increased risk of unfavourable outcomes (p =.038). The results were consistent across several sensitivity analyses. Conclusion: Supranormal PaO2 during but not after the first 6 h following cardiac arrest was independently associated with unfavourable outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. Novel Approach toward the Forming Process of CFRP Reinforcement with a Hot Stamped Part by Prepreg Compression Molding.
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Kim, Jae-Hong, Jung, Yong-Hun, Lambiase, Francesco, Moon, Young-Hoon, and Ko, Dae-Cheol
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CARBON fiber-reinforced plastics , *PHASE change materials , *FOIL stamping , *MANUFACTURING processes , *COMPRESSION molding , *INJECTION molding , *SCANNING electron microscopy , *HEAT transfer - Abstract
The use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) is markedly increasing, particularly for the manufacturing of automotive parts, to achieve better mechanical properties and a light weight. However, it is difficult to manufacture multi-material products because of the problems due to the adhesive between CFRP and steel. The prepreg compression molding (PCM) of laminated CFRP can reduce the production time and increase the flexibility of the manufacturing process. In this study, a new manufacturing process is proposed for CFRP reinforcement on a hot stamped B-pillar using PCM. A finite element (FE) simulation of the hot stamping process is conducted to predict the dimensions of the B-pillar. The feasibility of PCM manufacturing is explored by the simulation of the thermoforming of a CFRP set on a shaped B-pillar. The temperature conditions of the CFRP and B-pillar for the PCM are determined by considering the heat transfer between the CFRP and steel. Finally, the PCM of the B-pillar consisting of steel and CFRP was performed to compare with the analytical results for verification. The evaluation of the B-pillar was conducted by the observation of the cross-section for the B-pillar and interlayer by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As a result, a steel/CFRP B-pillar assembly could be efficiently manufactured using the PCM process without an additional adhesive process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. External validation of cardiac arrest-specific prognostication scores developed for early prognosis estimation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a Korean multicenter cohort.
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Heo, Wan Young, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Byung Kook, Youn, Chun Song, Choi, Seung Pill, Park, Kyu Nam, and Min, Yong Il
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CARDIAC arrest , *RECEIVER operating characteristic curves , *SURVIVAL analysis (Biometry) , *DISEASE risk factors , *THERAPEUTIC hypothermia , *EXTREME value theory - Abstract
We evaluated the performance of cardiac arrest-specific prognostication scores developed for outcome prediction in the early hours after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in predicting long-term outcomes using independent data. The following scores were calculated for 1,163 OHCA patients who were treated with targeted temperature management (TTM) at 21 hospitals in South Korea: OHCA, cardiac arrest hospital prognosis (CAHP), C-GRApH (named on the basis of its variables), TTM risk, 5-R, NULL-PLEASE (named on the basis of its variables), Serbian quality of life long-term (SR-QOLl), cardiac arrest survival, revised post-cardiac arrest syndrome for therapeutic hypothermia (rCAST), Polish hypothermia registry (PHR) risk, and PROgnostication using LOGistic regression model for Unselected adult cardiac arrest patients in the Early stages (PROLOGUE) scores and prediction score by Aschauer et al. Their accuracies in predicting poor outcome at 6 months after OHCA were determined using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and calibration belt. In the complete-case analyses, the PROLOGUE score showed the highest AUC (0.923; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.904–0.941), whereas the SR-QOLl score had the lowest AUC (0.749; 95% CI, 0.711–0.786). The discrimination performances were similar in the analyses after multiple imputation. The PROLOGUE, TTM risk, CAHP, NULL-PLEASE, 5-R, and cardiac arrest survival scores were well calibrated. The rCAST and PHR risk scores showed acceptable overall calibration, although they showed miscalibration under the 80% CI level at extreme prediction values. The OHCA score, C-GRApH score, prediction score by Aschauer et al., and SR-QOLl score showed significant miscalibration in both complete-case (P = 0.026, 0.013, 0.005, and < 0.001, respectively) and multiple-imputation analyses (P = 0.007, 0.018, < 0.001, and < 0.001, respectively). In conclusion, the discrimination performances of the prognostication scores were all acceptable, but some showed significant miscalibration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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6. Rearrest during hospitalisation in adult comatose out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: Risk factors and prognostic impact, and predictors of favourable long-term outcomes.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Lee, Byung Kook, Lee, Dong Hun, Shin, Jonghwan, Lee, Hui Jai, Cho, In Soo, Kim, Young-Min, and Korean Hypothermia Network investigators
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PROGNOSIS , *DISEASE risk factors , *CARDIAC patients , *CARDIAC arrest , *ARRHYTHMIA , *REPERFUSION , *GLASGOW Coma Scale , *COLLATERAL circulation , *CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation , *RESEARCH , *EVALUATION research , *COMPARATIVE studies , *HOSPITAL care , *COMA - Abstract
Background: Rearrest occurs commonly after initial resuscitation following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). We determined (1) the predictors of rearrest during hospitalisation that can be identified in the hours immediately after OHCA, (2) the association between rearrest and favourable long-term outcomes, and (3) the predictors of favourable long-term outcomes in rearrest patients.Methods: Conditional multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed using the Korean Hypothermia Network prospective registry data, which included details of adult OHCA patients treated with targeted temperature management at 22 teaching hospitals in South Korea.Results: Among the 1,233 patients, 260 (21.1%) experienced rearrest. Of the 192 patients resuscitated from first rearrest, 33 (17.2%) achieved 6-month favourable outcomes. Arrhythmia, heart failure, ST-segment elevation, lower initial Glasgow coma scale (GCS) motor score, higher initial lactate level, and antiarrhythmic drug use within 1 h were independently associated with rearrest. Higher lactate level and antiarrhythmic drug use were associated with shockable first rearrest, while arrhythmia, heart failure, ST-segment elevation, and lower GCS motor score were associated with non-shockable first rearrest. Rearrest was independently associated with a lower likelihood of 6-month favourable outcomes (P = 0.003). Initial shockable rhythm after OHCA, absence of diabetes, shorter cumulative time to restoration of spontaneous circulation, coronary angiography, and hypophosphataemia within 7 d were independently associated with 6-month favourable outcomes in the patients resuscitated from first rearrest.Conclusions: Rearrest during hospitalisation after OHCA was inversely associated with 6-month favourable outcomes. We identified several risk factors for rearrest and prognostic factors for patients resuscitated from first rearrest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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7. Discrimination between the presence and absence of spontaneous circulation using smartphone seismocardiography: A preliminary investigation.
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Lee, Hyoung Youn, Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Jang, Geuk Young, Oh, Tong In, Mamadjonov, Najmiddin, Heo, Tag, Youn Lee, Hyoung, Hun Jung, Yong, Woon Jeung, Kyung, Hun Lee, Dong, Kook Lee, Byung, Young Jang, Geuk, and In Oh, Tong
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ADULTS , *HEART beat , *VIDEO excerpts , *STANDARD deviations , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *SMARTPHONES , *STERNUM - Abstract
Background: Seismocardiography measures the vibrations produced by the beating heart using an accelerometer sensor placed on the chest. We evaluated the ability of smartphone seismocardiography to distinguish between the presence and absence of spontaneous circulation.Methods: Seismocardiography signals were obtained using a smartphone placed on the sternum in a convenience sample of 60 adult patients (30 comatose patients with spontaneous circulation and 30 deceased patients). The maximum, minimum, and standard deviation (SD) of acceleration values for head-to-foot, right-to-left, and dorsoventral axes and the three axis-root mean square (RMS) of the acceleration signals were calculated. Blinded observers (n = 156) were each asked to determine the presence or absence of spontaneous circulation based on seismocardiography video clips for each of the 60 patients.Results: The seismocardiography revealed periodic large positive peaks in the patients with spontaneous circulation, which were absent in the patients without spontaneous circulation. For each of the four output measurements (three independent axes plus the three-axis RMS), the acceleration maxima and SD were significantly higher and the minima significantly lower in the patients with spontaneous circulation than in those without spontaneous circulation (all P < 0.001 except the minimum of three axis-RMS results [P = 0.009]). The observers accurately identified the seismocardiography signals from patients without spontaneous circulation, with a sensitivity of 97.6% (95% confidence interval, 97.0%-98.2%) and a specificity of 98.4% (95% confidence interval, 97.8%-99.0%).Conclusions: In conclusion, blinded observers accurately distinguished between seismocardiography signals from patients with and without spontaneous circulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2021
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8. Pralidoxime improves the hemodynamics and survival of rats with peritonitis-induced sepsis.
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Mamadjonov, Najmiddin, Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Lee, Byung Kook, Youn, Chun Song, Jeong, In Seok, Heo, Tag, and Min, Yong Il
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HEMODYNAMICS , *SYMPATHETIC nervous system , *SEPSIS , *CARDIAC output , *SEPTIC shock , *HEART beat , *POSITIVE end-expiratory pressure , *SALINE injections - Abstract
Several studies have suggested that sympathetic overstimulation causes deleterious effects in septic shock. A previous study suggested that pralidoxime exerted a pressor effect through a mechanism unrelated to the sympathetic nervous system; this effect was buffered by the vasodepressor action of pralidoxime mediated through sympathoinhibition. In this study, we explored the effects of pralidoxime on hemodynamics and survival in rats with peritonitis-induced sepsis. This study consisted of two sub-studies: survival and hemodynamic studies. In the survival study, 66 rats, which survived for 10 hours after cecal ligation and puncture (CLP), randomly received saline placebo, pralidoxime, or norepinephrine treatment and were monitored for up to 24 hours. In the hemodynamic study, 44 rats were randomly assigned to sham, CLP-saline placebo, CLP-pralidoxime, or CLP-norepinephrine groups, and hemodynamic measurements were performed using a conductance catheter placed in the left ventricle. In the survival study, 6 (27.2%), 15 (68.1%), and 5 (22.7%) animals survived the entire 24-hour monitoring period in the saline, pralidoxime, and norepinephrine groups, respectively (log-rank test P = 0.006). In the hemodynamic study, pralidoxime but not norepinephrine increased end-diastolic volume (P <0.001), stroke volume (P = 0.002), cardiac output (P = 0.003), mean arterial pressure (P = 0.041), and stroke work (P <0.001). The pressor effect of norepinephrine was short-lived, such that by 60 minutes after the initiation of norepinephrine infusion, it no longer had any significant effect on mean arterial pressure. In addition, norepinephrine significantly increased heart rate (P <0.001) and the ratio of arterial elastance to ventricular end-systolic elastance (P = 0.010), but pralidoxime did not. In conclusion, pralidoxime improved the hemodynamics and 24-hour survival rate in rats with peritonitis-induced sepsis, but norepinephrine did not. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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9. Relationship of common hemodynamic and respiratory target parameters with brain tissue oxygen tension in the absence of hypoxemia or hypotension after cardiac arrest: A post-hoc analysis of an experimental study using a pig model.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Shamsiev, Kamoljon, Mamadjonov, Najmiddin, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Lee, Byung Kook, Kang, Byung Soo, Heo, Tag, and Min, Yong Il
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CARDIAC arrest , *HYPOXEMIA , *HYPOTENSION , *HEMODYNAMICS , *CEREBRAL anoxia - Abstract
Brain tissue oxygen tension (PbtO2)-guided care, a therapeutic strategy to treat or prevent cerebral hypoxia through modifying determinants of cerebral oxygen delivery, including arterial oxygen tension (PaO2), end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2), and mean arterial pressure (MAP), has recently been introduced. Studies have reported that cerebral hypoxia occurs after cardiac arrest in the absence of hypoxemia or hypotension. To obtain preliminary information on the degree to which PbtO2 is responsive to changes in the common target variables for PbtO2-guided care in conditions without hypoxemia or hypotension, we investigated the relationships between the common target variables for PbtO2-guided care and PbtO2 using data from an experimental study in which the animals did not experience hypoxemia or hypotension after resuscitation. We retrospectively analyzed 170 sets of MAP, ETCO2, PaO2, PbtO2, and cerebral microcirculation parameters obtained during the 60-min post-resuscitation period in 10 pigs resuscitated from ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. PbtO2 and cerebral microcirculation parameters were measured on parietal cortices exposed through burr holes. Multiple linear mixed effect models were used to test the independent effects of each variable on PbtO2. Despite the absence of arterial hypoxemia or hypotension, seven (70%) animals experienced cerebral hypoxia (defined as PbtO2 <20 mmHg). Linear mixed effect models revealed that neither MAP nor ETCO2 were related to PbtO2. PaO2 had a significant linear relationship with PbtO2 after adjusting for significant covariates (P = 0.030), but it could explain only 17.5% of the total PbtO2 variance (semi-partial R2 = 0.175; 95% confidence interval, 0.086–0.282). In conclusion, MAP and ETCO2 were not significantly related to PbtO2 in animals without hypoxemia or hypotension during the early post-resuscitation period. PaO2 had a significant linear association with PbtO2, but its ability to explain PbtO2 variance was small. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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10. Pralidoxime administered during cardiopulmonary resuscitation facilitates successful resuscitation in a pig model of cardiac arrest.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Byung Kook, Youn, Chun Song, Yun, Seong Woo, Heo, Tag, and Min, Yong Il
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CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation , *CARDIAC arrest , *ANTIDOTES , *SPRAGUE Dawley rats , *SWINE , *RESUSCITATION , *ARTERIAL pressure , *CONTROL groups - Abstract
Pralidoxime is a common antidote for organophosphate poisoning; however, studies have also reported pralidoxime's pressor effect, which may facilitate the restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest by improving coronary perfusion pressure (CPP). We investigated the immediate cardiovascular effects of pralidoxime in anaesthetised normal rats and the effects of pralidoxime administration during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a pig model of cardiac arrest. To evaluate the immediate cardiovascular effects of pralidoxime, seven anaesthetised normal rats received saline or pralidoxime (20 mg/kg) in a randomised crossover design, and the responses were determined using the conductance catheter technique. To evaluate the effects of pralidoxime administration during CPR, 22 pigs randomly received either 80 mg/kg of pralidoxime or an equivalent volume of saline during CPR. In the rats, pralidoxime significantly increased arterial pressure than saline (P =.044). The peak effect on arterial pressure was observed in the first minute. In a pig model of cardiac arrest, CPP during CPR was higher in the pralidoxime group than in the control group (P =.002). ROSC was attained in three animals (27.3%) in the control group and nine animals (81.8%) in the pralidoxime group (P =.010). Three animals (27.3%) in the control group and eight animals (72.2%) in the pralidoxime group survived the 6‐hour period (P =.033). In conclusion, pralidoxime had a rapid onset of pressor effect. Pralidoxime administered during CPR led to significantly higher rates of ROSC and 6‐hour survival by improving CPP in a pig model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Ion shift index as a promising prognostic indicator in adult patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest.
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Lee, Hyoung Youn, Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Byung Kook, Youn, Chun Song, Mamadjonov, Najmiddin, Kim, Jin Woong, Heo, Tag, and Min, Yong Il
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ION mobility , *CARDIAC arrest , *RECEIVER operating characteristic curves , *EXTRACELLULAR fluid - Abstract
Background: Several studies reported that disturbances in cellular ion homeostasis occur following ischaemia, the magnitude of which was proportional to illness severity. The changes in serum electrolyte levels following ischaemia were minor compared with the changes in ion concentrations in the extracellular fluid. To amplify the serum electrolyte changes, we devised a new index (ion shift index), which could be calculated using commonly measured serum electrolyte levels, and explored its prognostic value in adult cardiac arrest patients.Methods: This retrospective observational study included adult cardiac arrest survivors treated at a tertiary university hospital between January 2014 and December 2017. Using the first available serum electrolyte levels, the ion shift index was calculated as follows: ion shift index = (potassium + phosphate + magnesium) / calcium. The primary outcome was poor outcome at hospital discharge (cerebral performance categories 3-5).Results: The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of ion shift index for predicting poor outcome was 0.878 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.849-0.907). The AUC of ion shift index was greater than those of individual electrolytes (all p < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, higher ion shift index levels were independently associated with poor outcome (odds ratio, 2.916; 95% CI, 1.798-4.730; p < 0.001). The AUC of multivariate model including ion shift index was greater than that of multivariate model after excluding ion shift index (p = 0.007).Conclusions: Our results suggest that the ion shift index can be helpful in the early prognostication of adult cardiac arrest patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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12. Relationship Between Left Ventricle Position and Haemodynamic Parameters During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in a Pig Model.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Dong Hun, Jeong, Young Won, Lee, Sung Min, Lee, Byung Kook, Jeong, In Seok, Lee, Sang-Kwon, and Choi, Jihye
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LEFT heart ventricle diseases , *CARDIAC arrest , *CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation , *VENTRICULAR fibrillation , *COMPUTED tomography , *HEMODYNAMICS , *ANIMAL experimentation , *BIOLOGICAL models , *CARDIAC massage , *ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY , *HEART ventricles , *SWINE , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Background: From the viewpoint of cardiac pump theory, the area of the left ventricle (LV) subjected to compression increases as the LV lies closer to the sternum, possibly resulting in higher blood flow in patients with LV closer to the sternum. However, no study has evaluated LV position during cardiac arrest or its relationship with haemodynamic parameters during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The objectives of this study were to determine whether the position of the LV relative to the anterior-posterior axis representing the direction of chest compression shifts during cardiac arrest and to examine the relationship between LV position and haemodynamic parameters during CPR.Methods: Subcostal view echocardiograms were obtained from 15 pigs with the transducer parallel to the long axis of the sternum before inducing ventricular fibrillation (VF) and during cardiac arrest. Computed tomography was performed in three pigs to objectively observe LV position during cardiac arrest. LV position parameters including the shortest distance between the anterior-posterior axis and the mid-point of the LV chamber (DAP-MidLV), the shortest distance between the anterior-posterior axis and the LV apex (DAP-Apex), and the area fraction of the LV located on the right side of the anterior-posterior axis (LVARight/LVATotal) were measured.Results: DAP-MidLV, DAP-Apex, and LVARight/LVATotal decreased progressively during untreated VF and basic life support (BLS), and then increased during advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). A repeated measures analysis of variance revealed significant time effects for these parameters. During BLS, the end-tidal carbon dioxide and systolic right atrial pressure were significantly correlated with the LV position parameters. During ACLS, systolic arterial pressure and systolic right atrial pressure were significantly correlated with DAP-MidLV and DAP-Apex.Conclusions: Left ventricular position changed significantly during cardiac arrest compared to the pre-arrest baseline. LV position during CPR had significant correlations with haemodynamic parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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13. Prognostic value of serum phosphate level in adult patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Youn, Chun Song, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Sung Min, Heo, Tag, and Min, Yong Il
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CARDIAC arrest , *PHOSPHATES , *BLOOD serum analysis , *CARDIAC resuscitation , *HOSPITAL admission & discharge , *PROGNOSIS , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Background: Several studies have reported increased levels of phosphate after cardiac arrest. Given the relationship between phosphate level and the severity of ischaemic injury reported in previous studies, higher phosphate levels may be associated with worse outcomes. We investigated the prognostic value of phosphate level after the restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in adult cardiac arrest patients.Methods: This study was a retrospective observational study including adult cardiac arrest survivors treated at the Chonnam National University Hospital between January 2014 and June 2017. From medical records, data regarding clinical characteristics, outcome at hospital discharge, and laboratory parameters including phosphate levels after ROSC were collected. The primary outcome was poor outcome at hospital discharge, defined as Cerebral Performance Categories 3-5.Results: Of the 674 included patients, 465 had poor outcome at hospital discharge. Serum phosphate level was significantly higher in patients with poor outcome than in those with good outcome (p < 0.001). Phosphate level was correlated with time to ROSC (r = 0.350, p < 0.001). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed an area under the curve of 0.805 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.777-0.838) for phosphate level. In multivariate analysis, a higher phosphate level was independently associated with poor outcome at hospital discharge (odds ratio, 1.432; 95% CI, 1.245-1.626; p < 0.001).Conclusions: A higher phosphate level after ROSC was independently associated with poor outcome at hospital discharge in adult cardiac arrest patients. However, given its modest prognostic performance, phosphate level should be used in combination with other prognostic indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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14. Comparative study on the construction of support system initiating event fault trees for a fire probabilistic safety assessment.
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Kang, Dae Il and Jung, Yong Hun
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FIRE prevention , *FAULT trees (Reliability engineering) , *NUCLEAR reactor shutdowns , *NUCLEAR power plant safety measures , *FIRE risk assessment - Abstract
This study compared two different fire-induced support system initiating event fault tree (SSIE FT) models: one with only fire IE initiators, and the other with both fire IE initiators and enabling events. Enabling events place a system in a state such that it transitions from the operating state to the failed state when the initiating event occurs. To develop the fire event probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) models for these two different SSIE FT models, hypothetical internal event accident scenarios were used based on the assumption that a fire included in the fire event PSA causes a reactor shutdown. The results obtained indicate that SSIE FT models with only fire IE initiators, in terms of quantification results of fire event PSA models, are equivalent to those with both fire IE initiators and enabling events under the assumption that a fire included in the fire event PSA results in a reactor shutdown. For the case where a fire in a nuclear power plant (NPP) does not lead to a reactor shutdown, on the other hand, this study showed that SSIE FT models with only fire IE initiators might underestimate the real fire-induced risk, whereas SSIE FT models with both fire IE initiators and enabling events could lead to reasonable quantification results for risk due to fires. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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15. Effect of one-lung ventilation on end-tidal carbon dioxide during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a pig model of cardiac arrest.
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Ryu, Dong Hyun, Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Byung Kook, Jeong, Young Won, Yun, Jong Geun, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Sung Min, Heo, Tag, and Min, Yong Il
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CARBON dioxide , *CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation , *ARTIFICIAL respiration , *CARDIAC arrest , *THERAPEUTICS , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *ANIMAL models in research - Abstract
Unrecognized endobronchial intubation frequently occurs after emergency intubation. However, no study has evaluated the effect of one-lung ventilation on end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). We compared the hemodynamic parameters, blood gases, and ETCO2 during one-lung ventilation with those during conventional two-lung ventilation in a pig model of CPR, to determine the effect of the former on ETCO2. A randomized crossover study was conducted in 12 pigs intubated with double-lumen endobronchial tube to achieve lung separation. During CPR, the animals underwent three 5-min ventilation trials based on a randomized crossover design: left-lung, right-lung, or two-lung ventilation. Arterial blood gases were measured at the end of each ventilation trial. Ventilation was provided using the same tidal volume throughout the ventilation trials. Comparison using generalized linear mixed model revealed no significant group effects with respect to aortic pressure, coronary perfusion pressure, and carotid blood flow; however, significant group effect in terms of ETCO2 was found (P < 0.001). In the post hoc analyses, ETCO2 was lower during the right-lung ventilation than during the two-lung (P = 0.006) or left-lung ventilation (P < 0.001). However, no difference in ETCO2 was detected between the left-lung and two-lung ventilations. The partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2), partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2), and oxygen saturation (SaO2) differed among the three types of ventilation (P = 0.003, P = 0.001, and P = 0.001, respectively). The post hoc analyses revealed a higher PaCO2, lower PaO2, and lower SaO2 during right-lung ventilation than during two-lung or left-lung ventilation. However, the levels of these blood gases did not differ between the left-lung and two-lung ventilations. In a pig model of CPR, ETCO2 was significantly lower during right-lung ventilation than during two-lung ventilation. However, interestingly, ETCO2 during left-lung ventilation was comparable to that during two-lung ventilation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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16. Feasibility study of a small-sized nuclear heat-only plant dedicated to desalination in the UAE.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Jeong, Yong Hoon, Choi, Jinyoung, Wibisono, Andhika F., Lee, Jeong Ik, and No, Hee Cheon
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FEASIBILITY studies , *NUCLEAR reactors , *SALINE water conversion , *STEAM power plants , *PROBLEM solving , *PERFORMANCE evaluation , *SOLAR energy - Abstract
Abstract: The development of a small-sized nuclear heat-only plant with maximized safety features dedicated to seawater thermal desalination was proposed to address both a serious water crisis and nuclear safety issues, which continue to be perennial problems. In this study, the feasibility of a dedicated nuclear heat-only desalination system for a target country was evaluated in comparison with a target nuclear thermal desalination system. First, the target country was selected, and its current energy and desalination status was investigated. The suitable nuclear desalination options for the target country were then selected. Finally, using corresponding analysis tools, performance and economic analyses were conducted for a dedicated nuclear heat-only desalination system and the target nuclear thermal desalination system. The results of the analyses indicate that operating the small-sized nuclear heat-only plant at low pressures coupled with a seawater thermal desalination plant will considerably improve both the safety and economy without a significant loss in desalination performance. In conclusion, the proposed dedicated nuclear heat-only desalination system is expected to have high potential for solving both problems. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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17. Analyzing angiogenesis on a chip using deep learning-based image processing.
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Choi, Dong-Hee, Liu, Hui-Wen, Jung, Yong Hun, Ahn, Jinchul, Kim, Jin-A, Oh, Dongwoo, Jeong, Yeju, Kim, Minseop, Yoon, Hongjin, Kang, Byengkyu, Hong, Eunsol, Song, Euijeong, and Chung, Seok
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DEEP learning , *NEOVASCULARIZATION , *IMAGE processing , *BLOOD vessels , *HEMATOPOIESIS , *IMAGE segmentation - Abstract
Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from existing vessels, has been associated with more than 70 diseases. Although numerous studies have established angiogenesis models, only a few indicators can be used to analyze angiogenic structures. In the present study, we developed an image-processing pipeline based on deep learning to analyze and quantify angiogenesis. We utilized several image-processing algorithms to quantify angiogenesis, including a deep learning-based cell nuclear segmentation algorithm and image skeletonization. This method could quantify and measure changes in blood vessels in response to biochemical gradients using 16 indicators, including length, width, number, and nuclear distribution. Moreover, this procedure is highly efficient for the three-dimensional quantitative analysis of angiogenesis and can be applied to diverse angiogenesis investigations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Development of the once-through hybrid sulfur process for nuclear hydrogen production
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Jung, Yong Hun and Jeong, Yong Hoon
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HYDROGEN production , *SULFUR dioxide , *WATER electrolysis , *CHEMICAL decomposition , *COMBUSTION , *THERMODYNAMICS , *THERMAL analysis , *SULFURIC acid - Abstract
Abstract: The Once-through Hybrid Sulfur (Ot-HyS) process, proposed in this work, produces hydrogen using the same Sulfur dioxide Depolarized water Electrolysis (SDE) process found in the original Hybrid Sulfur cycle (HyS). In the process proposed here, the Sulfuric Acid Decomposition (SAD) process in the HyS procedure is replaced with the well-established sulfur combustion process. First, a flow sheet for the Ot-HyS process was developed by referring to existing facilities and to the work done by the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) under their reasonable assumptions. The process was then simulated using Aspen Plus with appropriate thermodynamic models. It was demonstrated that the Ot-HyS process has higher net thermal efficiency, as well as other advantages, over competing benchmark processes. The net thermal efficiency of the Ot-HyS process is 47.1% (based on LHV) and 55.7% (based on HHV) assuming 33.3% thermal-to-electric conversion efficiency of a nuclear power plant with no consideration given to the work for the air separation. Hydrogen produced through the Ot-HyS process would be used as off-peak electricity storage, to relieve the burden of load-following and could help to expand applications of nuclear energy, which is regarded as a ’sustainable development’ technology. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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19. Drug screening by uniform patient derived colorectal cancer hydro-organoids.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Choi, Dong-Hee, Park, Kyungwon, Lee, Sat-byol, Kim, Jonghun, Kim, Hyunho, Jeong, Hyun-Woo, Yang, Ji Hun, Kim, Jin-A, Chung, Seok, and Min, Byung Soh
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As the importance of organoids increases, the need to develop organoid culture systems suitable for basic biological and clinical applications is being emphasized. However, there is still an unmet need to produce functionally complex and scalable uniform organoids. Here, we demonstrate a scalable organoid production platform with 8 well strips and a total of 8 × 9 microwells per strip using organoids derived from colorectal cancer tissue. The new culture platform is a format in which single cells are self-organized into organoids in culture medium supplemented with 2% Matrigel. It is functionally compatible with existing 96 well plates and Matrigel based conventional organoid culture methods. The consistency, uniformity and reproducibility of organoid produced on the new platform have been significantly improved compared to those of conventional plates. Importantly, Hydro-organoids are functionally identical to conventional Matrigel organoids, but show better consistency in drug screening. Our results show the possibility that Hydro-organoids can be used in high-throughput assays and incorporated into drug screening models to predict clinical outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Relationships of Jugular Bulb Parameters with Cerebral Perfusion and Metabolism After Resuscitation from Cardiac Arrest: A Post-Hoc Analysis of Experimental Studies Using a Minipig Model.
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Lee, Hyoung Youn, Mamadjonov, Najmiddin, Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Kim, Tae-Hoon, Kim, Jin Woong, Kim, Hyung Joong, Gumucio, Jorge Antonio, and Salcido, David D.
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Background: Cerebral blood flow (CBF) decreases in the first few hours or days following resuscitation from cardiac arrest, increasing the risk of secondary cerebral injury. Using data from experimental studies performed in minipigs, we investigated the relationships of parameters derived from arterial and jugular bulb blood gas analyses and lactate levels (jugular bulb parameters), which have been used as indicators of cerebral perfusion and metabolism, with CBF and the cerebral lactate to creatine ratio measured with dynamic susceptibility contrast magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, respectively.We retrospectively analyzed 36 sets of the following data obtained during the initial hours following resuscitation from cardiac arrest: percent of measured CBF relative to that at the prearrest baseline (%CBF), cerebral lactate to creatine ratio, and jugular bulb parameters, including jugular bulb oxygen saturation, jugular bulb lactate, arterial-jugular bulb oxygen content difference, cerebral extraction of oxygen, jugular bulb-arterial lactate content difference, lactate oxygen index, estimated respiratory quotient, and arterial-jugular bulb hydrogen ion content difference. Linear mixed-effects models were constructed to examine the effects of each jugular bulb parameter on the %CBF and cerebral lactate to creatine ratio.The arterial-jugular bulb oxygen content difference (
P = 0.047) and cerebral extraction of oxygen (P = 0.030) had a significant linear relationship with %CBF, but they explained only 12.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.002–0.371) and 14.2% (95% CI 0.005–0.396) of the total %CBF variance, respectively. The arterial-jugular bulb hydrogen ion content difference had a significant linear relationship with cerebral lactate to creatine ratio (P = 0.037) but explained only 13.8% (95% CI 0.003–0.412) of the total variance in the cerebral lactate to creatine ratio. None of the other jugular bulb parameters were related to the %CBF or cerebral lactate to creatine ratio.In conclusion, none of the jugular bulb parameters appeared to provide sufficient information on cerebral perfusion and metabolism in this setting.Methods: Cerebral blood flow (CBF) decreases in the first few hours or days following resuscitation from cardiac arrest, increasing the risk of secondary cerebral injury. Using data from experimental studies performed in minipigs, we investigated the relationships of parameters derived from arterial and jugular bulb blood gas analyses and lactate levels (jugular bulb parameters), which have been used as indicators of cerebral perfusion and metabolism, with CBF and the cerebral lactate to creatine ratio measured with dynamic susceptibility contrast magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, respectively.We retrospectively analyzed 36 sets of the following data obtained during the initial hours following resuscitation from cardiac arrest: percent of measured CBF relative to that at the prearrest baseline (%CBF), cerebral lactate to creatine ratio, and jugular bulb parameters, including jugular bulb oxygen saturation, jugular bulb lactate, arterial-jugular bulb oxygen content difference, cerebral extraction of oxygen, jugular bulb-arterial lactate content difference, lactate oxygen index, estimated respiratory quotient, and arterial-jugular bulb hydrogen ion content difference. Linear mixed-effects models were constructed to examine the effects of each jugular bulb parameter on the %CBF and cerebral lactate to creatine ratio.The arterial-jugular bulb oxygen content difference (P = 0.047) and cerebral extraction of oxygen (P = 0.030) had a significant linear relationship with %CBF, but they explained only 12.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.002–0.371) and 14.2% (95% CI 0.005–0.396) of the total %CBF variance, respectively. The arterial-jugular bulb hydrogen ion content difference had a significant linear relationship with cerebral lactate to creatine ratio (P = 0.037) but explained only 13.8% (95% CI 0.003–0.412) of the total variance in the cerebral lactate to creatine ratio. None of the other jugular bulb parameters were related to the %CBF or cerebral lactate to creatine ratio.In conclusion, none of the jugular bulb parameters appeared to provide sufficient information on cerebral perfusion and metabolism in this setting.Results: Cerebral blood flow (CBF) decreases in the first few hours or days following resuscitation from cardiac arrest, increasing the risk of secondary cerebral injury. Using data from experimental studies performed in minipigs, we investigated the relationships of parameters derived from arterial and jugular bulb blood gas analyses and lactate levels (jugular bulb parameters), which have been used as indicators of cerebral perfusion and metabolism, with CBF and the cerebral lactate to creatine ratio measured with dynamic susceptibility contrast magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, respectively.We retrospectively analyzed 36 sets of the following data obtained during the initial hours following resuscitation from cardiac arrest: percent of measured CBF relative to that at the prearrest baseline (%CBF), cerebral lactate to creatine ratio, and jugular bulb parameters, including jugular bulb oxygen saturation, jugular bulb lactate, arterial-jugular bulb oxygen content difference, cerebral extraction of oxygen, jugular bulb-arterial lactate content difference, lactate oxygen index, estimated respiratory quotient, and arterial-jugular bulb hydrogen ion content difference. Linear mixed-effects models were constructed to examine the effects of each jugular bulb parameter on the %CBF and cerebral lactate to creatine ratio.The arterial-jugular bulb oxygen content difference (P = 0.047) and cerebral extraction of oxygen (P = 0.030) had a significant linear relationship with %CBF, but they explained only 12.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.002–0.371) and 14.2% (95% CI 0.005–0.396) of the total %CBF variance, respectively. The arterial-jugular bulb hydrogen ion content difference had a significant linear relationship with cerebral lactate to creatine ratio (P = 0.037) but explained only 13.8% (95% CI 0.003–0.412) of the total variance in the cerebral lactate to creatine ratio. None of the other jugular bulb parameters were related to the %CBF or cerebral lactate to creatine ratio.In conclusion, none of the jugular bulb parameters appeared to provide sufficient information on cerebral perfusion and metabolism in this setting.Conclusions: Cerebral blood flow (CBF) decreases in the first few hours or days following resuscitation from cardiac arrest, increasing the risk of secondary cerebral injury. Using data from experimental studies performed in minipigs, we investigated the relationships of parameters derived from arterial and jugular bulb blood gas analyses and lactate levels (jugular bulb parameters), which have been used as indicators of cerebral perfusion and metabolism, with CBF and the cerebral lactate to creatine ratio measured with dynamic susceptibility contrast magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, respectively.We retrospectively analyzed 36 sets of the following data obtained during the initial hours following resuscitation from cardiac arrest: percent of measured CBF relative to that at the prearrest baseline (%CBF), cerebral lactate to creatine ratio, and jugular bulb parameters, including jugular bulb oxygen saturation, jugular bulb lactate, arterial-jugular bulb oxygen content difference, cerebral extraction of oxygen, jugular bulb-arterial lactate content difference, lactate oxygen index, estimated respiratory quotient, and arterial-jugular bulb hydrogen ion content difference. Linear mixed-effects models were constructed to examine the effects of each jugular bulb parameter on the %CBF and cerebral lactate to creatine ratio.The arterial-jugular bulb oxygen content difference (P = 0.047) and cerebral extraction of oxygen (P = 0.030) had a significant linear relationship with %CBF, but they explained only 12.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.002–0.371) and 14.2% (95% CI 0.005–0.396) of the total %CBF variance, respectively. The arterial-jugular bulb hydrogen ion content difference had a significant linear relationship with cerebral lactate to creatine ratio (P = 0.037) but explained only 13.8% (95% CI 0.003–0.412) of the total variance in the cerebral lactate to creatine ratio. None of the other jugular bulb parameters were related to the %CBF or cerebral lactate to creatine ratio.In conclusion, none of the jugular bulb parameters appeared to provide sufficient information on cerebral perfusion and metabolism in this setting. 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21. Postoperative Analgesic Effectiveness of Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
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Ryu, Choongun, Choi, Geun Joo, Jung, Yong Hun, Baek, Chong Wha, Cho, Choon Kyu, and Kang, Hyun
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CESAREAN section , *NERVE block , *PERIPHERAL nervous system , *POSTOPERATIVE pain treatment , *ANALGESICS , *OPIOID analgesics ,ANALGESIC effectiveness - Abstract
The purpose of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to determine the analgesic effectiveness of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs), including each anatomical approach, with or without intrathecal morphine (ITMP) in cesarean delivery (CD). All relevant randomized controlled trials comparing the analgesic effectiveness of PNBs with or without ITMP after CD until July 2021. The two co-primary outcomes were designated as (1) pain at rest 6 h after surgery and (2) postoperative cumulative 24-h morphine equivalent consumption. Secondary outcomes were the time to first analgesic request, pain at rest 24 h, and dynamic pain 6 and 24 h after surgery. Seventy-six studies (6278 women) were analyzed. The combined ilioinguinal nerve and anterior transversus abdominis plane (II-aTAP) block in conjunction with ITMP had the highest SUCRA (surface under the cumulative ranking curve) values for postoperative rest pain at 6 h (88.4%) and 24-h morphine consumption (99.4%). Additionally, ITMP, ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block in conjunction with ITMP, lateral TAP block, and wound infiltration (WI) or continuous infusion (WC) below the fascia also showed a significant reduction in two co-primary outcomes. Only the II-aTAP block had a statistically significant additional analgesic effect compared to ITMP alone on rest pain at 6 h after surgery (−7.60 (−12.49, −2.70)). In conclusion, combined II-aTAP block in conjunction with ITMP is the most effective post-cesarean analgesic strategy with lower rest pain at 6 h and cumulative 24-h morphine consumption. Using the six described analgesic strategies for postoperative pain management after CD is considered reasonable. Lateral TAP block, WI, and WC below the fascia may be useful alternatives in patients with a history of sensitivity or severe adverse effects to opioids or when the CD is conducted under general anesthesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Construction and quantification of a fire probabilistic safety assessment model using support system initiating event fault trees.
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Jung, Yong Hun and Kang, Dae Il
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FAULT trees (Reliability engineering) , *FIRE prevention , *LOGIC circuits , *EARTHQUAKE aftershocks , *CONSTRUCTION - Abstract
• Six fire-induced IE FTs of a reference plant, Hanul 3,4, were constructed. • Six fire PSA models with each of six IE FTs were then quantified one by one. • CDFs of the fire PSA models with IE FTs were compared to those without IE FTs. • The effect of fire-induced IE FTs on the CDF results were investigated. • Despite the adverse effect of REA, the FT approach generally decreases CDFs. • The FT approach reduces a large degree of conservatism of the conventional approach. This study investigated the effect of the fire-induced initiating event fault trees (IE FTs) related to the support systems of a reference plant, Hanul 3,4, on the risk quantification results by comparing the results of two (2) different kinds of fire probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) models: one based on the FT approach (with IE FTs) and the other based on the conventional approach (without IE FTs). The results show that the FT modeling of fire-induced IEs decreases fire-induced core damage frequencies (CDFs) if the IE FTs involve relatively many AND logic gates, because the fire-induced component failure events, the probabilities of which are less than '1′(TRUE), constitute the fire-induced IE FTs. The results also show that the CDFs increase if the fire-induced IE FTs involve relatively many OR logic gates. This is because a rare event approximation leads to overestimation of the real fire-induced risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Effect of intravenous palonosetron on hypotension induced by spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial.
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Kim, Min Kyoung, Kim, Injeong, Kang, Hyun, Wi, Wongook, Park, Yong Hee, Jung, Yong Hun, Woo, Young Cheol, and Baek, Chong Wha
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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of intravenous palonosetron compared to ondansetron on hypotension induced by spinal anesthesia in women undergoing cesarean section. Methods: Fifty-four women scheduled for elective cesarean section were, randomly allocated to ondansetron group (n = 27) or palonosetron group (n = 27). Ten minutes prior to the administration of spinal anesthesia, participants received an intravenous injection of either ondansetron or palonosetron. A prophylactic phenylephrine infusion was initiated immediately following the intrathecal administration of bupivacaine and fentanyl. The infusion rate was titrated to maintain adequate blood pressure until the time of fetal delivery. The primary outcome was total dose of phenylephrine administered. The secondary outcomes were nausea or vomiting, the need for rescue antiemetics, hypotension, bradycardia, and shivering. Complete response rate, defined as the absence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and no need for additional antiemetics, were assessed for up to 24 hours post-surgery. Results: No significant differences were observed in the total dose of phenylephrine used between the ondansetron and palonosetron groups (387.5 μg [interquartile range, 291.3–507.8 μg versus 428.0 μg [interquartile range, 305.0–507.0 μg], P = 0.42). Complete response rates also showed no significant differences between the groups both within two hours post-spinal anesthesia (88.9% in the ondansetron group versus 100% in the palonosetron group; P = 0.24) and at 24 hours post-surgery (81.5% in the ondansetron group versus 88.8% in the palonosetron group; P = 0.7). In addition, there was no difference in other secondary outcomes. Conclusion: Prophylactic administration of palonosetron did not demonstrate a superior effect over ondansetron in mitigating hemodynamic changes or reducing phenylephrine requirements in patients undergoing spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine and fentanyl for cesarean section. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Association between Achievement of Estimated Average Glucose Level and 6-Month Neurologic Outcome in Comatose Cardiac Arrest Survivors: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Cho, Yong Soo, Youn, Chun Song, Park, Jung Soo, and Min, Yong II
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CARDIAC arrest , *GLUCOSE , *BLOOD sugar , *PROPENSITY score matching , *THERAPEUTIC hypothermia - Abstract
We investigated whether achieving estimated average glucose (EAG) levels versus achieving standard glucose levels (180 mg/dL) was associated with neurologic outcome in cardiac arrest survivors. This single-center retrospective observational study included adult comatose cardiac arrest survivors undergoing therapeutic hypothermia (TH) from September 2011 to December 2017. EAG level was calculated using HbA1c obtained after the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), and the mean glucose level during TH was calculated. We designated patients to the EAG or standard glucose group according to whether the mean blood glucose level was closer to the EAG level or 180 mg/dL. Patients in the EAG and standard groups were propensity score- matched. The primary outcome was the 6-month neurologic outcome. The secondary outcomes were hypoglycemia (≤70 mg/dL) and serum neuron-specific enolase (NSE) at 48 h after ROSC. Of 384 included patients, 137 (35.7%) had a favorable neurologic outcome. The EAG group had a higher favorable neurologic outcome (104/248 versus 33/136), higher incidence of hypoglycemia (46/248 versus 11/136), and lower NSE level. After propensity score matching, both groups had similar favorable neurologic outcomes (24/93 versus 27/93) and NSE levels; the EAG group had a higher incidence of hypoglycemia (21/93 versus 6/93). Achieving EAG levels was associated with hypoglycemia but not neurologic outcome or serum NSE level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. PROLOGUE (PROgnostication using LOGistic regression model for Unselected adult cardiac arrest patients in the Early stages): Development and validation of a scoring system for early prognostication in unselected adult cardiac arrest patients.
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Bae, Dae Hee, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Lee, Byung Kook, Youn, Chun Song, Kang, Byung Soo, Heo, Tag, and Min, Yong Il
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Background: Early prognostication after cardiac arrest would be useful. We aimed to develop a scoring model for early prognostication in unselected adult cardiac arrest patients.Methods: We retrospectively analysed data of adult non-traumatic cardiac arrest patients treated at a tertiary hospital between 2014 and 2018. The primary outcome was poor outcome at hospital discharge (cerebral performance category, 3-5). Using multivariable logistic regression analysis, independent predictors were identified among known outcome predictors, that were available at intensive care unit admission, in patients admitted in the first 3 years (derivation set, N = 671), and a scoring system was developed with the variables that were retained in the final model. The scoring model was validated in patients admitted in the last 2 years (validation set, N = 311).Results: The poor outcome rates at hospital discharge were similar between the derivation (66.0%) and validation sets (64.3%). Age <59 years, witnessed collapse, shockable rhythm, adrenaline dose <2 mg, low-flow duration <18 min, reactive pupillary light reflex, Glasgow Coma Scale motor score ≥2, and levels of creatinine <1.21 mg dl-1, potassium <4.4 mEq l-1, phosphate <5.8 mg dl-1, haemoglobin ≥13.2 g dl-1, and lactate <8 mmol l-1 were retained in the final multivariable model and used to develop the scoring system. Our model demonstrated excellent discrimination in the validation set (area under the curve of 0.942, 95% confidence interval 0.917-0.968).Conclusions: We developed a scoring model for early prognostication in unselected adult cardiac arrest patients. Further validations in various cohorts are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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26. Relationship between left ventricle position and hemodynamic parameters during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a pig model.
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Kim, Hyun Chang, Jung, Yong Hun, and Jeung, Kyung Woon
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LEFT heart ventricle , *HEMODYNAMICS , *CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation - Published
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27. Effect of one-lung ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation on end-tidal carbon dioxide in a pig model of cardiac arrest.
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Jung, Yong Hun, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Jeong, Young Won, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Lee, Sung Min, and Min, Yong Il
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28. Relationship between hemodynamic parameters and severity of ischemia-induced left ventricular wall thickening during cardiopulmonary resuscitation of consistent quality.
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Park, Se-hyeok, Lim, Yong Deok, Jung, Yong Hun, and Jeung, Kyung Woon
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CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation , *VENTRICULAR fibrillation treatment , *HEMODYNAMICS , *ARTERIAL pressure , *LIFE support systems in critical care - Abstract
Ischemia-induced left ventricular (LV) wall thickening compromises the hemodynamic effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, accurate assessment of the severity of ischemia-induced LV wall thickening during CPR is challenging. We investigated, in a swine model, whether hemodynamic parameters, including end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) level, are linearly associated with the severity of ischemia-induced LV wall thickening during CPR of consistent quality. We retrospectively analyzed 96 datasets for ETCO2 level, arterial pressure, LV wall thickness, and the percent of measured end-diastolic volume (%EDV) relative to EDV at the onset of ventricular fibrillation from eight pigs. Animals underwent advanced cardiovascular life support based on resuscitation guidelines. During CPR, LV wall thickness progressively increased while %EDV progressively decreased. Systolic and diastolic arterial pressure and ETCO2 level were significantly correlated with LV wall thickness and %EDV. Linear mixed effect models revealed that, after adjustment for significant covariates, systolic and diastolic arterial pressure were not associated with LV wall thickness or %EDV. ETCO2 level had a significant linear relationship with %EDV (P = 0.004). However, it could explain only 28.2% of the total variance of %EDV in our model. In conclusion, none of the hemodynamic parameters examined in this study appeared to provide sufficient information on the severity of ischemia-induced LV wall thickening. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Improving power and desalination capabilities of a large nuclear power plant with supercritical CO2 power technology.
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Lee, Won Woong, Bae, Seong Jun, Jung, Yong Hun, Yoon, Ho Joon, Jeong, Yong Hoon, and Lee, Jeong Ik
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NUCLEAR power plants , *PRESSURIZED water reactors , *SUPERCRITICAL carbon dioxide , *ELECTRIC power production , *SALINE water conversion , *CARBON cycle - Abstract
To response to the increasing demands for clean water, a large pressurized water reactor (PWR) with a desalination capability has been studied and demonstrated its potential so far. However, the electricity production of the large nuclear reactor decreases by 10% due to steam bypass for desalination. In this study, the authors evaluate the possibility of a large PWR with a capability of producing both electric power and clean water by using the supercritical CO 2 (S-CO 2 ) Brayton cycle technology. The S-CO 2 power technology is adopted to minimize the decrease in the electricity production capacity due to desalination process. Two concepts which replace the existing steam based power conversion system with a S-CO 2 Brayton cycle were proposed. The first concept is that the low pressure steam turbine section of the power conversion system is replaced with the S-CO 2 Brayton cycle. The second concept is that the whole steam based power conversion system is replaced with the S-CO 2 Brayton cycle. Several S-CO 2 cycle options were considered in terms of power production and the desalination capacity and conducted a comparative analysis of selected layouts and the optimal operating conditions of the suggested layouts were identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Relationship between timing of cooling and outcomes in adult comatose cardiac arrest patients treated with targeted temperature management.
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Lee, Byung Kook, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Sung Min, Cho, Yong Soo, Heo, Tag, Yun, Jong Geun, and Min, Yong Il
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COLD therapy , *COMA , *CARDIAC arrest , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *HOSPITAL admission & discharge , *PATIENTS , *THERAPEUTICS , *DIAGNOSIS of neurological disorders , *CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation , *INDUCED hypothermia , *MEDICAL care , *EVALUATION of medical care , *NEUROLOGICAL disorders , *TIME , *DISCHARGE planning , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
Aim Of the Study: Studies examining associations between time to target temperature and outcomes in cardiac arrest patients who underwent targeted temperature management (TTM) have shown inconsistent results. We examined these associations separately for time from restoration of spontaneous circulation to TTM initiation (pre-induction time) and time from TTM initiation to target temperature (induction time). Furthermore, we examined whether critical time thresholds exist if there is an association.Methods: This was a single-centre retrospective observational study including adult cardiac arrest patients treated with TTM from 2008 to 2015. We tested the associations of pre-induction time and induction time with outcomes at hospital discharge using multivariate logistic regression analysis. We then performed additional multivariate analyses, each with the significant timing variable at different binary cutoffs.Results: A total of 515 patients were analysed. At hospital discharge, 357 patients (69.3%) were alive, of whom 161 (31.3%) had a favourable neurologic outcome. In multivariate analysis, a shorter pre-induction time was independently associated with a favourable neurologic outcome (odds ratio [OR], 1.110; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.025-1.202), whereas the induction time was not (OR, 0.954; 95% CI, 0.852-1.067). We found two pre-induction time thresholds (120 and 360min) that were associated with neurologic outcome.Conclusion: We found that a shorter pre-induction time was independently associated with a favorable neurologic outcome at hospital discharge, whereas induction time was not. We also found two time thresholds at 120 and 360min, after which initiation of cooling was associated with a worse neurologic outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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31. Association between insulin administration method and six-month neurological outcome in survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who underwent targeted temperature management.
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Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Cho, Yong Soo, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Youn, Chun Song, and Kim, Soo Hyun
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INSULIN therapy , *RETURN of spontaneous circulation , *CARDIAC arrest , *HYPERGLYCEMIA , *BLOOD sugar - Abstract
We investigated the association of insulin administration method with the achievement of mean glucose ≤ 180 mg/dL and neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors who had hyperglycemia after the return of spontaneous circulation. From a multicenter prospective registry, we extracted the data of adult OHCA survivors who underwent targeted temperature management (TTM) between 2015 and 2018. Blood glucose levels every 4 h after initiating TTM were obtained for 72 h. We divided insulin administration methods into three categories: subcutaneous (SQI), intravenous bolus (IBI), and continuous intravenous (CII). We calculated the mean glucose and standard deviation (SD) of glucose. The primary outcome was the achievement of mean glucose ≤ 180 mg/dL. The secondary outcomes were the 6-month neurological outcome based on the Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) scale (good, CPC 1–2; poor, CPC 3–5), mean glucose, and SD of glucose. Of the 549 patients, 296 (53.9%) achieved mean glucose ≤ 180 mg/dL, and 438 (79.8%) had poor neurological outcomes, 134 (24.4%), 132 (24.0), and 283 (51.5%) were in the SQI, IBI, and CII groups, respectively. The SQI (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.848; 95% confidence intervals [CIs], 0.493–1.461) and IBI (aOR, 0.673; 95% CIs, 0.415–1.091) groups were not associated with mean glucose ≤ 180 mg/dL and the SQI (aOR, 0.660; 95% CIs, 0.335–1.301) and IBI (aOR, 1.757; 95% CIs, 0.867–3.560) groups were not associated with poor neurological outcomes compared to the CII group. The CII (168 mg/dL [147–202]) group had the lowest mean glucose than the SQI (181 mg/dL [156–218]) and IBI (184 mg/dL [162–216]) groups. The CII (45.0[33.9–63.5]) group had a lower SD of glucose than the IBI (50.8 [39.1–72.0]) group. The insulin administration method was not associated with achieving mean glucose ≤ 180 mg/dL and 6-month neurological outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. The influence of post-rewarming temperature management on post-rewarming fever development after cardiac arrest.
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Lee, Byung Kook, Song, Kyoung Hwan, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Dong Hun, Youn, Chun Sung, Lee, Sung Min, Cho, Yong Soo, and Jeung, Kyung Woon
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Aim Of the Study: We evaluated the influence of post-rewarming temperature management (PRTM) on post-rewarming fever development and determined the association between the temperature in the immediate post-targeted temperature management (TTM) period and outcomes.Methods: This retrospective observational study included consecutive adult cardiac arrest survivors treated with TTM from January 2008 to December 2013. Beginning in August 2010, our institution implemented a PRTM protocol involving continued use of temperature management device to maintain normothermia during the first 24h after rewarming. The outcomes were in-hospital mortality and neurologic outcome at discharge. We evaluated the effect on clinical outcomes of post-rewarming fever defined at a temperature over 38 °C within 48 h after rewarming.Results: Of 277 included patients, 55.2% underwent PRTM. The incidence of post-rewarming fever did not differ between the PRTM and no-PRTM groups (odds ratio [OR] 0.963, confidence interval [CI] 0.519, 1.787). Post-rewarming fever was associated with decreased in-hospital mortality (OR 0.243, CI 0.110, 0.534) and decreased rate of unfavorable neurologic outcome (OR 0.312, CI 0.182, 0.534). During 48 h following rewarming, mean temperature was 36.5 °C (36.2-36.8 °C), and peak temperature was 37.5 °C (36.8-38.1 °C). On multivariate analyses, lower mean temperature was associated with increased in-hospital mortality (OR 0.099, CI 0.037, 0.262) and unfavorable neurologic outcome (OR 0.071, CI 0.026, 0.193).Conclusion: It appeared that PRTM did not prevent post-rewarming fever development. Post-rewarming fever was associated with favorable outcomes while lower body temperature after rewarming was associated with unfavorable outcomes. Our results require further confirmation by larger prospective studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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33. Acute kidney injury as a prognostic predictor of in-hospital mortality and neurological outcomes in patients after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Kim, Dong Ki, Cho, Yong Soo, Lee, Byung Kook, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Dong Hun, Kim, Min Chul, Jeong, In Seok, Chun, Byeong Jo, and Moon, Jeong Mi
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Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly being applied to patients with refractory cardiac arrest, but the survival rate to hospital discharge is only approximately 29%. Because ECPR requires intensive resources, it is important to predict outcomes. We therefore investigated the prognostic association between acute kidney injury (AKI) and ECPR to confirm the performance of AKI as a prognostic predictor of in-hospital mortality and neurological outcomes in ECPR.We conducted a retrospective observational study on patients undergoing ECPR for cardiac etiology at Chonnam National University Hospital from 2015 to 2021. The group diagnosed with AKI in any KDIGO category within the first 48 h after ECPR was compared to that without AKI, and the primary outcome of the study was in-hospital mortality.Of 138 enrolled patients, 83 were studied. Hospital mortality occurred in 49 patients (59%), and 55 (66.3%) showed poor neurological outcomes. The AKI group displayed significantly elevated in-hospital mortality (77.8% vs 24.1%) and poor neurological outcomes (81.5% vs 37.9%) compared to the non-AKI group (
p < 0.001). Regression analysis showed that AKI was associated with significantly higher rates of both in-hospital mortality (odds ratio (OR) range 10.75-12.88) and neurologic outcomes (OR range 5.9–6.22).There was a significant association of AKI with both in-hospital mortality and poor neurologic outcome in patients after ECPR, and AKI can be used as an early prognostic predictor in these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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34. Role of electrocardiogram findings in predicting 48-h mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury.
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Lee, Ji Ho, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Cho, Yong Soo, Kim, Dong Ki, and Jung, Yong Hun
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Objective: Electrocardiogram (ECG) patterns can change, especially in patients with central nervous system disorders such as spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. However, the association between the prognosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ECG findings is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to compare and to analyze ECG findings to predict early mortality in patients with TBI.Methods: This retrospective observational study included patients with severe trauma and TBI who were admitted to the emergency department (ED) between January 2018 and December 2020. TBI was defined as an abbreviated injury scale score of the head of ≥3. We examined ECG findings, including PR prolongation (≥ 200 ms), QRS complex widening (≥ 120 ms), corrected QT interval prolongation (QTP, ≥ 480 ms), ST-segment elevation, and ST-segment depression (STD) at ED arrival. The primary outcome was 48-h mortality.Results: Of the total patients with TBI, 1024 patients were included in this study and 48-h mortality occurred in 89 patients (8.7%). In multivariate analysis, QTP (odds ratio [OR], 2.017; confidence interval [CI], 1.203-3.382) and STD (OR, 8.428; 95% CI, 5.019-14.152) were independently associated with 48-h mortality in patients with TBI. The areas under the curve (AUCs) of the revised trauma score (RTS), injury severity score (ISS), QTP, STD, and the combination of QTP and STD were 0.790 (95% CI, 0.764-0.815), 0.632 (95% CI, 0.602-0.662), 0.605 (95% CI, 0.574-0.635), 0.723 (95% CI, 0.695-0.750), and 0.786 (95% CI, 0.759-0.811), respectively. The AUC of the combination of QTP and STD significantly differed from that of ISS, QTP, and STD, but not RTS.Conclusion: Based on the ECG findings, QTP and STD were associated with 48-h mortality in patients with TBI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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35. Effect of Flumazenil on Emergence Agitation after Orthognathic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Koo, Young Hyun, Choi, Geun Joo, Kang, Hyun, Jung, Yong Hun, Woo, Young Cheol, Choi, Young-Jun, and Baek, Chong Wha
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Flumazenil, a gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor antagonist, can promote arousal even under general anesthesia without the use of benzodiazepines. We hypothesized that flumazenil could promote arousal and reduce emergence agitation in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery with sevoflurane anesthesia. One hundred and two patients were randomly allocated to the control or flumazenil group. Saline or flumazenil was administered at the end of the surgery. The incidence of emergence agitation was measured by using Aono's four-point scale, with scores of 3 and 4 indicating emergence agitation. The primary outcome was the incidence of emergence agitation. Secondary outcomes included duration of emergence agitation and time intervals between the discontinuation of anesthetics, first response, extubation, and post-anesthesia care-unit discharge readiness. The incidence of emergence agitation was 58.3% and 38.9% in the control and flumazenil groups, respectively, but it was not statistically significant. However, the duration of emergence agitation was shorter in the flumazenil group (p = 0.012). There were no significant differences in the time intervals between the discontinuation of anesthetics, first response, and extubation. Although flumazenil did not reduce the incidence of emergence agitation in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery with sevoflurane anesthesia, it can be considered as an option for awakening patients in terms of improving emergence profiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Late Awakening Is Common in Settings Without Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapy in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survivors Who Undergo Targeted Temperature Management.
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Lee, Dong Hun, Cho, Yong Soo, Lee, Byung Kook, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Jung, Yong Hun, Park, Kyu Nam, Kim, Youn-Jung, Chae, Minjung Kathy, Seo, Dong-Woo, and Korean Hypothermia Network (KORHN) Investigators
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Objectives: We investigated awakening time and characteristics of awakening compared nonawakening and factors contributing to poor neurologic outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in no withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy settings.Design: Retrospective analysis of the Korean Hypothermia Network Pro registry.Setting: Multicenter ICU.Patients: Adult (≥ 18 yr) comatose out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors who underwent targeted temperature management at 33-36°C between October 2015 and December 2018.Interventions: None.Measurements and Main Results: We measured the time from the end of rewarming to awakening, defined as a total Glasgow Coma Scale score greater than or equal to 9 or Glasgow Coma Scale motor score equals to 6. The primary outcome was awakening time. The secondary outcome was 6-month neurologic outcomes (poor outcome: Cerebral Performance Category 3-5). Among 1,145 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors, 477 patients (41.7%) regained consciousness 30 hours (6-71 hr) later, and 116 patients (24.3%) awakened late (72 hr after the end of rewarming). Young age, witnessed arrest, shockable rhythm, cardiac etiology, shorter time to return of spontaneous circulation, lower serum lactate level, absence of seizures, and multisedative requirement were associated with awakening. Of the 477 who woke up, 74 (15.5%) had poor neurologic outcomes. Older age, liver cirrhosis, nonshockable rhythm, noncardiac etiology, a higher Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and higher serum lactate levels were associated with poor neurologic outcomes. Late awakeners were more common in the poor than in the good neurologic outcome group (38/74 [51.4%] vs 78/403 [19.4%]; p < 0.001). The awakening time (odds ratio, 1.005; 95% CIs, 1.003-1.008) and late awakening (odds ratio, 3.194; 95% CIs, 1.776-5.746) were independently associated with poor neurologic outcomes.Conclusions: Late awakening after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest was common in no withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy settings and the probability of awakening decreased over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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37. High heat generation is associated with good neurologic outcome in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors underwent targeted temperature management at 33 °C.
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Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Cho, Yong Soo, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Hyoung Youn, Min, Jin Hong, Park, Jung Soo, and Jeung, Kyung Woon
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Aim: To examine the association between heat index (HI) during the induction, maintenance, and rewarming periods of targeted temperature management (TTM) and neurologic outcome in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors.Methods: Adult (≥18 years) comatose OHCA survivors who underwent TTM at 33 °C between 2016 and 2018 were included. We collected data on water temperature (WT) recorded every minute during TTM. We calculated HI during induction as the inverse of the average WT × induction time (h) × 100 and HI of maintenance and rewarming as the inverse of the average WT × 100. The primary outcome was a poor neurologic outcome, based on Cerebral Performance Category 3-5 after 6 months.Results: Of the 118 included patients, 78 (66.1%) had poor outcome. Poor outcome group had lower HI during each of three periods than good outcome group. The areas under the curves for poor outcome of HI during the induction, maintenance, and rewarming periods were 0.819 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.737-0.883), 0.781 (95% CI, 0.696-0.852), and 0.844 (95% CI, 0.765-0.904), respectively. Induction time (odds ratio [OR], 0.991; 95% CI, 0.983-0.999) and HI during induction (OR, 0.916; 95% CI, 0.854-0.983), maintenance (OR, 0.082; 95% CI, 0.011-0.589), and rewarming (OR, 0.009; 95% CI, 0.000-0.285) were associated with poor outcome.Conclusions: Heat generation was independently associated with neurologic outcome in OHCA survivors who underwent TTM at 33 °C. The performance of HI was higher in the rewarming period than in the induction or maintenance period in association with poor neurologic outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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38. Relationship between Surgery under General Anesthesia and the Development of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Lee, Je Jin, Choi, Geun Joo, Kang, Hyun, Baek, Chong Wha, Jung, Yong Hun, Shin, Hwa Yong, Park, Yong Hee, and Woo, Young Cheol
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ALZHEIMER'S disease risk factors , *DEMENTIA risk factors , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *MEDLINE , *META-analysis , *RISK assessment , *OPERATIVE surgery , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *EFFECT sizes (Statistics) , *GENERAL anesthesia - Abstract
Objective. To investigate the association between exposure to general anesthesia and the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia by reviewing and integrating the evidence from epidemiological studies published to date. Methods. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Google Scholar to identify all relevant articles up to April 2018 reporting the risk of AD/dementia following exposure to general anesthesia and finally updated in February 2020. We included patients older than 60 or 65 years who had not been diagnosed with dementia or AD before the study period. The overall pooled effect size (ES) was evaluated with a random-effect model. Subgroup analyses were conducted and possibility of publication bias was assessed. Results. A total of 23 studies with 412253 patients were included in our analysis. A statistically significant positive association between exposure to general anesthesia and the occurrence of AD was detected in the overall analysis (pooled ES = 1.11 , 95 % confidence interval = 1.07 – 1.15), but with substantial heterogeneity ( p χ 2 < 0.001 , I 2 = 79.4). Although the overall analysis revealed a significant association, the results of the subgroup analyses were inconsistent, and the possibility of publication bias was detected. Conclusions. This meta-analysis demonstrated a significant positive association between general anesthesia and AD. However, considering other results, our meta-analysis must be interpreted with caution. Particularly, it should be considered that it was nearly impossible to discriminate the influence of general anesthesia from the effect of surgery itself on the development of AD. Further, large-scale studies devised to reduce the risk of bias are needed to elucidate the evidence of association between general anesthesia and AD. Trial registration. PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews CRD42017073790. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. The association between lipid profiles and the neurologic outcome in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Lee, Hyoung Youn, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Jung, Yong Hun, Park, Jung Soo, Min, Jin Hong, and Min, Yong Il
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Background: Lipid profiles are known to be a risk factor for development of cardiovascular disease. However, the relationship between lipid profiles and outcome in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors remains unclear. We aimed to examine the association between lipid profiles and neurologic outcome in OHCA survivors.Methods: This retrospective observational study included adult (≥18 years) OHCA survivors between January 2016 and December 2018. We measured patients' lipid profiles after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) including total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglyceride. The primary outcome was neurologic outcome at hospital discharge. Good neurologic outcome was defined cerebral performance categories 1 and 2.Results: A total of 182 patients were included. Of them, 57 (31.3%) were discharged with good neurologic outcomes. Median serum levels of total cholesterol (178.0 vs. 123.0 mg/dL), HDL (44.0 vs. 31.0 mg/dL), and LDL (104.0 vs. 75.0 mg/dL) were significantly higher in patients with good neurologic outcome. The area under the curves of total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglyceride were 0.742 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.672-0.803), 0.729 (95% CI, 0.658-0.792), 0.683 (95% CI, 0.610-0.750), and 0.572 (95% CI, 0.497-0.645), respectively. Total cholesterol (odds ratio [OR], 1.013; 95% CI, 1.000-1.025; p = 0.043) and HDL (OR, 1.071; 95% CI, 1.021-1.123; p = 0.005) levels were associated with good neurologic outcomes.Conclusions: The levels of total cholesterol and HDL after ROSC were associated with good neurologic outcomes in patients with OHCA, without considering the effect of other lipid profiles simultaneously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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40. Comparison of supraglottic airway devices in laparoscopic surgeries: A network meta-analysis.
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Yoon, Sang Won, Kang, Hyun, Choi, Geun Joo, Ryu, Choongun, Park, Yong Hee, Baek, Chong Wha, Jung, Yong Hun, and Woo, Young Cheol
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Study Objective: To review all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on supraglottic airway devices (SADs) used in laparoscopy and compare their oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP) and peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) before and after pneumoperitoneum, and success rate of gastric tube insertion rate.Design: Systematic review and network meta-analysis of RCTs.Setting: Laparoscopic surgeries using SADs.Patients: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar databases to detect all relevant RCTs on SADs for laparoscopic surgery published until March 2018.Interventions: Use of different SADs.Measurements: The primary endpoint was OLP before and after pneumoperitoneum. The secondary endpoints were PIP before and after pneumoperitoneum and gastric tube insertion success rate.Main Results: Twenty-six studies involving 2142 patients with eight different SADs were evaluated. According to surface under the cumulative ranking curve value, the OLP before pneumoperitoneum was the highest in Ambu AuraGain (95.7%), followed by Laryngeal Mask Airway ProSeal (77.3%) and Streamlined Liner of the Pharynx Airway (75.6%); after pneumoperitoneum, the pressure was the highest in i-gel (95.8%). PIP was the highest in Ambu AuraGain (80.9%) before pneumoperitoneum and i-gel (69.4%) after pneumoperitoneum.Conclusion: Although all SADs available were not evaluated, and further studies are needed to establish our results, OLP was the highest in Ambu AuraGain before pneumoperitoneum and i-gel after pneumoperitoneum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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41. Etomidate versus propofol sedation for electrical external cardioversion: a meta-analysis.
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Choi, Geun Joo, Kang, Hyun, Baek, Chong Wha, Jung, Yong Hun, and Ko, Jin Soo
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Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of etomidate vs propofol sedation for electrical cardioversion.Methods: The authors searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar, Koreamed, and KMBASE databases to identify all randomized controlled trials that compared etomidate and propofol sedation for cardioversion in adult patients. Induction and recovery time, success rate, number of shocks, and cumulative energy were evaluated. Adverse effects, including respiratory and cardiovascular complications, myoclonus, and nausea and vomiting, were also assessed.Results: A total of nine studies, involving a total of 430 patients, were included. Induction and recovery time, success rate, number of shocks, and cumulative energy were similar. The incidences of hypotension and respiratory depression were significantly higher in the propofol group than in the etomidate group (risk ratio [RR] = 0.11, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.02-0.74, I2 = 0%; RR = 0.50, 95% CI = 0.32-0.77, I2 = 47%, respectively). The incidences of myoclonus and nausea or vomiting were significantly higher in the etomidate group than in the propofol group (RR = 8.89, 95% CI = 4.59-17.23, I2 = 9%; RR = 5.13, 95% CI = 1.72-15.31, I2 = 31%, respectively).Conclusions: Issues affecting efficacy, including induction and recovery time, success rate, number of shocks, and cumulative energy, were comparable between etomidate and propofol sedation. Regarding safety issues, propofol sedation resulted in hypotension and respiratory depression more frequently; however, initiation of positive pressure ventilation was comparable. Etomidate sedation caused myoclonus and nausea or vomiting more frequently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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42. Comparison of propofol monotherapy and propofol combination therapy for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis.
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Yoon, Sang Won, Choi, Geun Joo, Lee, Oh Haeng, Yoon, Il Jae, Kang, Hyun, Baek, Chong Wha, Jung, Yong Hun, and Woo, Young Cheol
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Background and Aim: Previous randomized controlled trials have reported conflicting findings comparing propofol combination therapy (PCT) with propofol monotherapy (PMT) for sedation of patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy. Therefore, a systematic review was carried out to compare the efficacy and safety of PCT and PMT in such patients. Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases to identify all randomized controlled trials that compared the efficacy and safety of PCT and PMT for sedation of patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy. Primary endpoints were incidence of respiratory complications, hypotension and arrhythmia, dose of propofol used, and recovery time. Procedure duration and the satisfaction of patients and doctors were also evaluated. Results: A total of 2250 patients from 22 studies were included in the final analysis. The combined analysis did not show any difference between PCT and PMT in the incidence of respiratory complications (risk ratio [RR], 0.80; 95% CI, 0.52 to 1.23; I2 = 58.34%), hypotension (RR, 1.06; 95% CI, 0.63 to 1.78; I2 = 72.13%), arrhythmia (RR,1.40; 95% CI, 0.74 to 2.64; I2 = 43.71%), recovery time (standardized mean difference [SMD], 0.16; 95% CI, −0.49 to 0.81; I2 = 95.9%), procedure duration (SMD, 0.04; 95% CI, −0.05 to 0.14; I2 = 0.0%), patient satisfaction (SMD, 0.13; 95% CI, −0.26 to 0.52; I2 = 89.63%) or doctor satisfaction (SMD, 0.01; 95% CI, −0.15 to 0.17; I2 = 0.00%). However, the dose of propofol used was significantly lower in PCT than in PMT (SMD, −1.38; 95% CI, −1.99 to −0.77; I2 = 97.70%). Conclusion: PCT showed comparable efficacy and safety to PMT with respect to respiratory complications, hypotension and arrhythmia, recovery time, procedure duration, patient satisfaction, and doctor satisfaction. However, the average dose of propofol used was higher in PMT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Relationship between ventricular characteristics on brain computed tomography and 6-month neurologic outcome in cardiac arrest survivors who underwent targeted temperature management.
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Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Byung Kook, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Jung, Yong Hun, Cho, Yong Soo, Cho, In Soo, Youn, Chun Song, Kim, Jin Woong, Park, Jung Soo, and Min, Yong Il
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Aim Of the Study: Brain swelling after cardiac arrest may affect the ventricles. We aimed to investigate the prognostic performance of ventricular characteristics on brain computed tomography (CT) in cardiac arrest survivors who underwent targeted temperature management (TTM).Methods: This retrospective cohort study included adult comatose cardiac arrest survivors who underwent brain CT scan within 24 h after resuscitation and underwent TTM from 2014 to 2016. The ventricular areas (lateral, third, and fourth ventricle), distances between the anterior horns of the lateral ventricle (LV) and the posterior horns of the LV, and maximal internal diameter of the skull were measured. Grey-to-white matter ratio (GWR), Evans' index, and relative LV area were calculated. The primary outcome was a 6-month neurologic outcome.Results: Of 258 patients, 176 (68.2%) had an unfavourable neurologic outcome. GWR, LV area, third ventricle area, distance between the anterior horns of the LV, distance between the posterior horns of the LV, Evans' index, and relative LV area were different between neurologic outcome groups. Evans' index (0.683; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.623-0.739) and relative LV area (0.670; 95% CI, 0.609-0.727) had higher value of area under the curve than the other ventricular characteristics and showed prognostic performance comparable with GWR (0.600; 95% CI, 0.538-0.661). All ventricular characteristics and GWR were not independently associated with neurologic outcome after adjusting for covariates.Conclusion: Ventricular characteristics on brain CT were associated with 6 months neurologic outcome in cardiac arrest survivors. Ventricular characteristics were objective measures that had comparable prognostic performance with GWR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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44. Association of plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin with acute kidney injury and clinical outcome in cardiac arrest survivors depends on the time of measurement.
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Cho, Yong Soo, Lee, Byung Kook, Lee, Dong Hun, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Sung Min, Park, Jung Soo, and Jeung, Kyung Woon
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Purpose: The optimal timing for measurement of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) level to predict acute kidney injury (AKI) and prognosis in cardiac arrest (CA) survivors has not been elucidated. We aimed to compare the diagnostic and prognostic performance of NGAL levels after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and at 48 h after CA. Methods: We included 231 adult cardiac arrest survivors who underwent targeted temperature management between May 2013 and December 2016. The primary outcome was stage 2 and 3 AKI (high stage AKI), and the secondary outcomes were in-hospital mortality and neurologic outcome. Sixty-one (26.4%) developed high stage AKI, 50 (21.6%) died, and 152 (65.8%) had a poor neurologic outcome. Results: NGAL level at 48 h (0.876; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.826-0.916) had a higher area under receiver operating characteristic curve than NGAL level after ROSC (0.694; 95% CI, 0.631-0.753). Both NGAL levels were independently associated with high stage AKI. NGAL level at 48 h (1.001; 95% CI, 1.000-1.002) remained a significant predictor for in-hospital mortality, while neither of the NGAL levels were independently associated with neurologic outcome. Conclusions: NGAL at 48 h after CA seems to be a robust predictor for high stage AKI and in-hospital mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Comparison of bolus versus continuous infusion of propofol for procedural sedation: a meta-analysis.
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Choi, Geun Joo, Kang, Hyun, Baek, Chong Wha, Jung, Yong Hun, and Lee, Je Jin
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Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of bolus infusion versus continuous infusion for propofol sedation. Methods:We searched OVID-MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Google Scholar, Koreamed, and Kmbase databases to identify all randomized controlled trials that compared bolus infusion with continuous infusion for propofol sedation. We evaluated propofol dose used, procedure, sedation, and recovery time. The incidences of respiratory and cardiovascular complications were also evaluated. Results:A total of 12 studies of 963 patients were included. The required propofol dose was significantly higher in continuous infusion compared with bolus infusion (standardized mean difference [SMD]: −0.44; 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.71 to −0.16;I2 = 84%). Sedation time was significantly longer in continuous infusion compared with bolus infusion (mean difference [MD]: −8.58 min; 95% CI: −15.13 to −2.03;I2 = 44%). The recovery time and incidences of desaturation, airway intervention, hypotension, and bradycardia were comparable between bolus and continuous infusion. Conclusions:Propofol sedation by continuous infusion required a higher dose of propofol compared with bolus infusion, but the recovery time and frequency of complications were similar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Comparison of bolus versus continuous infusion of propofol for procedural sedation: a meta-analysis.
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Choi, Geun Joo, Kang, Hyun, Baek, Chong Wha, Jung, Yong Hun, and Lee, Je Jin
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ANESTHESIA , *COMPARATIVE studies , *HYPOTENSION , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL cooperation , *RESEARCH , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *EVALUATION research , *PROPOFOL - Abstract
Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of bolus infusion versus continuous infusion for propofol sedation.Methods: We searched OVID-MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Google Scholar, Koreamed, and Kmbase databases to identify all randomized controlled trials that compared bolus infusion with continuous infusion for propofol sedation. We evaluated propofol dose used, procedure, sedation, and recovery time. The incidences of respiratory and cardiovascular complications were also evaluated.Results: A total of 12 studies of 963 patients were included. The required propofol dose was significantly higher in continuous infusion compared with bolus infusion (standardized mean difference [SMD]: -0.44; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.71 to -0.16; I2 = 84%). Sedation time was significantly longer in continuous infusion compared with bolus infusion (mean difference [MD]: -8.58 min; 95% CI: -15.13 to -2.03; I2 = 44%). The recovery time and incidences of desaturation, airway intervention, hypotension, and bradycardia were comparable between bolus and continuous infusion.Conclusions: Propofol sedation by continuous infusion required a higher dose of propofol compared with bolus infusion, but the recovery time and frequency of complications were similar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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47. Effect of ultrasound-guided phrenic nerve block on shoulder pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy-a prospective, randomized controlled trial.
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Yi, Myung, Kim, Won, Kim, Min, Kang, Hyun, Park, Yong-Hee, Jung, Yong, Lee, Seung, Shin, Hwa, Yi, Myung Sub, Kim, Won Joong, Kim, Min Kyoung, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Seung Eun, and Shin, Hwa Yong
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SHOULDER pain diagnosis , *CHOLECYSTECTOMY complications , *PHRENIC nerve , *NERVE block , *DIAGNOSTIC ultrasonic imaging , *PULMONARY function tests , *AMIDES , *CHOLECYSTECTOMY , *COMPARATIVE studies , *LAPAROSCOPIC surgery , *LOCAL anesthetics , *LONGITUDINAL method , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL cooperation , *POSTOPERATIVE pain , *RESEARCH , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SHOULDER pain , *ULTRASONIC imaging , *EVALUATION research , *PAIN measurement , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *BLIND experiment , *DIAGNOSIS , *PREVENTION ,LAPAROSCOPIC surgery complications ,POSTOPERATIVE pain prevention - Abstract
Background: Post-laparoscopic shoulder pain (PLSP) frequently follows a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A proposed mechanism for PLSP is the irritation or injury of the phrenic nerve by the CO2 pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery. Here, we investigated whether a phrenic nerve block (PNB), performed under ultrasound guidance, could reduce the incidence and severity of PLSP after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Method: Sixty patients were randomized into two groups, with one group receiving PNB with 4 ml (30 mg) of 0.75% ropivacaine (group P, n = 28) and a control group (group C, n = 32). The existence and severity of PLSP were assessed for 2 days postoperatively. A pulmonary function test (PFT) and diaphragmatic excursion test were performed pre- and postoperatively.Results: With ultrasound guidance, all PNBs were performed successfully in group P. In group P, the overall incidence and severity of PLSP decreased significantly. There were no significant differences in incisional pain, visceral pain, and analgesic requirements between the groups. Right-side diaphragmatic excursion decreased significantly in group P at 1 h postoperatively. The PFT results and respiratory discomfort assessed by a modified Borg's scale were not different significantly between the groups.Conclusion: Based on these findings, ultrasound-guided PNB can prevent or reduce the PLSP without clinically significant respiratory discomfort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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48. Relationship between age and outcomes of comatose cardiac arrest survivors in a setting without withdrawal of life support.
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Lee, Byung Kook, Lee, Seung Joon, Park, Chi Ho, Jeung, Kyung Woon, Jung, Yong Hun, Lee, Dong Hun, Lee, Sung Min, Kim, Hyun Chang, and Min, Yong Il
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Aim Of the Study: Previous studies on the relationship between age and outcomes after cardiac arrest were performed in settings where the majority of patients died after the withdrawal of life support (WLS). We examined the association between age and outcomes of comatose cardiac arrest survivors in a setting where WLS was not performed.Methods: This single-centre retrospective observational study included adult comatose cardiac arrest survivors treated with targeted temperature management. In Korea, WLS is not permitted unless the patient is pronounced brain-dead. The primary outcome was poor neurologic outcome at hospital discharge, defined as Cerebral Performance Categories scores of 3-5. The secondary outcomes were in-hospital and six-month mortalities.Results: A total of 534 patients were analysed. In multivariate analysis, age was not associated with in-hospital mortality (odds ratio [OR], 1.01; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.99-1.02), but it was independently associated with neurologic outcome at hospital discharge (OR, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.02-1.05) and six-month mortality (OR, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.03-1.07). When age was categorised into 10-year intervals, age groups less than 61-70 years had significantly lower OR for poor neurologic outcome compared with the reference group (61-70 years), while the OR for poor neurologic outcome in age groups greater than 70 years did not differ from that in the reference group.Conclusion: In a setting where WLS is not performed, we found that age was not associated with in-hospital mortality but was independently associated with neurologic outcome at hospital discharge and six-month mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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49. Comparison of Ramosetron with Palonosetron for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Receiving Opioid-Based Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia after Gynecological Laparoscopy.
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Ahn, Eun Jin, Choi, Geun Joo, Kang, Hyun, Baek, Chong Wha, Jung, Yong Hun, and Woo, Young Cheol
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We aimed to compare the effects of ramosetron and palonosetron in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients that received opioid-based intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) after gynecological laparoscopy. We reviewed the electronic medical records of 755 adults. Patients were classified into two groups, ramosetron (group R, n=589) versus palonosetron (group P, n=166). Based on their confounding factors, 152 subjects in each group were selected after the implementation of propensity score matching. The overall incidence of PONV at postoperative day (POD) 0 was lower in group R compared to group P (26.9% versus 36.8%; P=0.043). The severity of nausea was lower in group R than in group P on postoperative day (POD) 0 (P=0.012). Also, the complete responder proportion of patients was significantly higher in group R compared to that in group P on POD 0 (P=0.043). In conclusion, ramosetron showed a greater efficacy in the prevention of postoperative nausea at POD 0 compared to palonosetron in patients after gynecological laparoscopy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Antinociceptive Effects of Ginsenoside Rg3 in a Rat Model of Incisional Pain.
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ahn, Eun Jin, Choi, Geun Joo, Kang, Hyun, Baek, Chong Wha, Jung, Yong Hun, Woo, Young Cheol, and Bang, Si Ra
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Background: Ginsenoside Rg3 is an extract of total ginseng saponins, which accounts for 4.7% of all saponins. This study aimed to identify the mechanisms of the antinociceptive effects of ginsenoside Rg3. Methods: Rats were randomly divided into six groups, which were treated with vehicle or 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, or 4 mg/kg of ginsenoside Rg3 intraperitoneally 2 h after a plantar incision was made. To evaluate the mechanisms of antinociceptive effects, the rats were intraperitoneally injected with naloxone 5 mg/kg, atropine 1 mg/kg, yohimbine 2 mg/ kg, mecamylamine 1 mg/kg, prazosin 1 mg/kg, and dexmedetomidine 5 µg/kg. Hyperalgesia produced by the plantar incision was assessed using von Frey filaments 1 day before the incision (BI) and 2 h after the plantar incision (AP); this measurement was repeated at 15, 30, 45, 60, 80, 100 and 120 min, and 24 and 48 h after the injection of ginsenoside Rg3. Serum interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were measured 1 day before incision and 120 min, 24 h, and 48 h after the injection of ginsenoside Rg3 or vehicle. Results: The mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) significantly increased in the group that received ginsenoside Rg3. The dose-MWT response showed a curvilinear, bell-shaped relationship. The maximum MWT was found with the administration of ginsenoside Rg3 at 1.5 mg/kg; MWT decreased to 2 and 4 mg/kg. Yohimbine diminished the analgesic effect of ginsenoside Rg3. Prazosin and dexmedetomidine increased the analgesic effect of ginsenoside Rg3. IL-1β and IL-6 appeared significantly lower relative to control group. Conclusions: Ginsenoside Rg3 has an analgesic effect with a curvilinear dose-response relationship. Alpha 2 adrenergic receptor appeared to be related to the analgesic effect of ginsenoside Rg3. Also, the anti-inflammatory effect of ginsenoside Rg3 could be related to its analgesic effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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