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Chinese Journal of Blood Purification

    12 February 2014, Volume 13 Issue 02 Previous Issue    Next Issue
    The impact of income and education levels on psychological status in patients on peritoneal dialysis
    2014, 13 (02):  65-69.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.001
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    Objective To explore the impact of income and education levels on psychological status in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods A total of 858 PD patients from 5 centers, treated for more than 3 months between April 1, 2011 and August 31, 2011, and with stable disease condition were enrolled in this study. General information, biochemical parameters, Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), and Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) were collected from the patients. The impact of income and education levels on prevalence of anxiety and depression were analyzed by binary logistic regression. Results The prevalence of anxiety and depression was 15.4% and 58.3%, respectively. Higher educational level was a significant predictor for depression in PD patients (β=1.259, P=0.019). Compared to the patients with elementary school education or lower, the risk of depression increased by 127.8% in patients with high school education or higher after adjustment for age, gender, body mass index, serum albumin, high- sensitive C reactive protein, dialysis age and renal urea clearance (β=2.278, P=0.012). However, there was no significant correlation between income level and prevalence of anxiety and depression (β=1.079, P=0.545). Conclusion Higher education level was an independent risk factor for depression in PD patients.
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    Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors for Stroke in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
    2014, 13 (02):  70-73.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.002
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    [Objective]: To Explore risk factors for stroke in peritoneal dialysis patients in single dialysis center. [Methods]: Clinical data of 122 peritoneal dialysis patients admitted from January 2005 to January 2012 in Shenzheng 2nd people’s hospital were collected and retrospectively analyzed. Totally 17 cases were confirmed with stroke (group A, n=17) and the other 115 patients were not (group B, n=105). Correlational analyses between stroke and age, peritoneal dialysis duration, KT/V, hypertension, diabetes, homocysteine concentration, serum CRP levels, serum uric acid concentration,BNP were conducted. [Results]Stroke was found in 17 (13.9%) cases of the analysis group which included 13 males(76.5%) and 4 females (23.5%) , in which hemorrhagic stroke were confirmed in 3 cases and ischemic stroke in other 14 cases. 11 patients with stroke were found aged over 60 (64.7%), only 6 cases with stroke were less than 60 years old (35.3%).The A group of patients with an average age of 63.5±10.7 years, The B group of patients with an average age of 52.7±14.9 years, The A group of patients older than The B group of patients (P<0.05). The level of serum CRP and homocysteine concentration in group A was significantly higher than that in group B (P<0.05). Serum uric acid concentration in group A (340.4±71.0umol/l) was significantly lower than that in group B (418.4±119.1umol/l), (P=0.01). Multivariate unconditional logistic regression analysis showed that hypertension(P=0.026), diabetes(P=0.022), high level of serum CRP(P=0.001), high BNP concentration(P=0.045) ,high homocysteine concentration(P=0.017) were independent risk factors for stroke in peritoneal dialysis patients. [Conclusion]: The incidence of stroke in our peritoneal dialysis patients was 13.9%. Hypertension, diabetes, high serum CRP level, high homocysteine concentration were independent risk factors for stroke in peritoneal dialysis patients.
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    The effect of application of X-ray in the positioning of the catheter in peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation to reduce the catheter-related complications
    2014, 13 (02):  74-76.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.003
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    【Abstract】Objective Placing peritoneal dialysis( PD) catheter in the right place of abdominal cavity was critical for peritoneal dialysis. Our trial was to investigate the effect of application of X-ray in the positioning of the catheter in peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation to reduce the catheter-related complications. Methods From April 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012 ,A total of 124 patients diagnosed as CKD grade 5 were assigned into conventional operation group (group A, n=62 ) and X-ray positioning group(group B, n=62) based on random. group B steps are the same as group A, pursestring suture followed on confirmtion by a small C arm X-ray machine of the distal end of the PD catheter located at the bottom of the pelvis.The differences in early and later complications including bleeding, leakage, catheter displacement , omentum circumvolution and peritonitis were compared between the two groups. Results A, B two groups of patients with bleeding rates are 3.2% and 6.5% respectively (P > 0.25); Two groups have no leakage; A, B two group in 1 month catheter displacement rate were 6.4%, 0, respectively ,there was a significant statistical difference (P < 0.05), omentum circumvolution and the incidence of peritonitis no difference between the two groups within one month; within one year ,catheter displacement, omentum circumvolution, and the incidence of peritonitis were no difference between the two groups; within one year, A, B two groups of patients with the overall incidence of complications are 16.1% and 11.3%, respectively,but there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.25). Conclusion Application of X-ray in the positioning of the catheter in peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation can be significantly reduced early (within one month) catheter displacement, reduced general catheter-related complications in early and later complications, worthy of clinical promotion.
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    The association of depression with malnutrition, inflammation and cardiovascular disease in peritoneal dialysis patients
    2014, 13 (02):  77-81.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.004
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    Objective The objective of this study was to explore the association of depression with inflammation, malnutrition and cardiovascular disease in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Methods One hundred and twenty patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis over three months were enrolled in this study. We used the Zung self-rating depression scale (SDS) to assess the severity of depression, and the SF-36 questionnaire to assess quality of life. Clinical data, cardiovascular disease, and laboratory results were collected. Patients were divided into groups based on cardiovascular events and the values of Alb (<35g/L) and CRP (> 8mg/L) Results ① In peritoneal dialysis patients, the prevalence of depression (SDS score ≥50) was 55.83%. The prevalence of depression was higher in females (44 cases, 65.67%) than in males (23 cases, 34.33%), and was higher in the PD patients with longer dialysis age (average 28 months, 17~60 months), lower serum albumin (33.78±4.03 g/L), lower hemoglobin (102.60±15.18 g/L), less residual renal function (average 0.78 ml/ min, 0.00~2.53 ml/min), higher serum CRP (average 2.7 mg/L, 2.1~8.0 mg/L), and higher rate of cardiovascular event (29.85%), than in those with higher serum albumin (36.48±2.84)g/L), higher hemoglobin (112.26± 10.07 g/L), more residual renal function (average 1.25 ml/min, 0.00~1.50 ml/min), lower serum CRP (average 2.4 mg/L, 1.85~3.20 mg/L), and lower rate of cardiovascular event (9.43%). These parameters were statistically significant (P<0.05) between PD patients with depression and those without depression. In PD patients with depression, the scores of quality of life were lower in every dimension than in those without depression (P=0.002).②Binary logistic regression analysis demonstrated that depression was significantly correlated with residual renal function (B=-0.434, OR=0.648, P=0.045) and assignment of group (P=0.008). (c) Multivariate linear regression analyses showed that residual renal function (B=1.975, P=0.009), gender (B=6.955, P=0.003), and assignment of group (B=- 3.669, P=0.009) were the independent risk factors for quality of life. Conclusion The prevalence of depression was higher in PD patients, especially in those with Alb ≤35g/L, CRP ≥8mg/L, and cardiovascular diseases.
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    Therapeutic effect of hemoperfusion combined with hemodialysis on patients with paraquat intoxication
    2014, 13 (02):  82-84.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.005
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    Objective To analyze the survival rate and prognostic factors in paraquat intoxication patients treated with hemoperfusion combined with hemodialysis (HP+HD). Methods A total of 67 paraquat intoxication patients treated in this hospital in the period from June 2010 to May 2013 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into control group, HP+HD group and enhanced HP+HD group base on the treatment method. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed for the estimation of survival rate, which was then compared among the three groups by using the log-rank test. Cox regression was used for multivariate analysis. Results The survival rate after the treatment for 30 days was 20.8%, 30.2%, and 37.0% in control group, HP+ HD group and enhanced HP+HD group, respectively. The survival curve was statistically different among the three groups (χ2=6.22, P = 0.04). The RR value was 0.81 (P=0.00) for HP+HD frequency, 1.04 (P=0.01) for paraquat intoxication amount, and 1.19 (P=0.00) for plasma paraquat concentration before treatment. Conclusions The enhanced HP+HD group had the highest survival rate among the three groups. HP+HD frequency, paraquat intoxication amount, and plasma paraquat concentration before treatment were the independent factors affecting prognosis. HP+HD can improve the survival rate in patients with paraquat intoxication.
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    Therapeutic plasmapheresis for treating thrombotic microangiopathy of different etiology
    2014, 13 (02):  85-89.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.006
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    Objective Analyze the clinical and laboratory characteristics, plasmapheresis response rate and outcomes in patients with thrombotic microangiopathy of different etiology. Methods Retrospectively review all the patients diagnosed as TMA and accepted therapeutic plasmapheresis during 2005 and 2013 at our center. Their clinical, laboratory characteristics, treatments, follow-ups and outcomes were investigated. Results Altogether there are 22 patients with 9 males and 13 females. The average age is 33.1±13.8y. Two of them are primary or idiopathic TMA with benign course, excellent responses to PE treatment (100%) and high survival rate. Three of them are (systemic lupus erythematosus,SLE) related TMA with severe kidney damage and need renal replacement therapy. The relief rate of PE treatment and survival rate is 33.3%. There are 17 hematopoietic stem cell transplantation associated TMA patients. Their kidney injuries are mild and they don’t need renal replacement therapy. We found a response rate of 41.1% to PE, of whom 17.6% attained complete remission. The long prognosis in this group is poor and the survival rate is only 11.8%. Conclusion Responses are excellent with primary or idiopathic TMA while are poor in patients who presented with TMA secondary to underlying disorders. Plasmapheresis is a first-line recommendation for primary TMA. However, it can be concerned as a second- line therapy for patients with secondary TMA if they are resistant to routine treatments.
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    Effects of a parathyroidectomy on nutritional status of uremic patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
    2014, 13 (02):  90-92.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.007
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    【Abstract】Objective To observe the effect of a parathyroidectomy on nutritional status of uremic patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism. Methods 30 uremic patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism receiced a parathyroidectomy. Before and 1 year after parathyroidectomy, nutritional status of the patients were valuated with modified quantitive subjective global assessment(MQSGA), anthropometric indices including triceps skin fold(TSF) and mid arm circumference(MAC) were measured, mid arm muscle circumference (MAMC) were calculated according to its formula.The patients were prospectively studied the serum parathyroid(iPTH),phosphorus(P),the product of calcium and phosphorus(Ca×P),calcium(Ca),Alb,Hb,Hct, transferrin(TF) before and 1 year after parathyroidectomy. Results Serum levels of iPTH,phosphorus,Ca×P and calcium were lower at 1 year after treatment compared with that before parathyroidectomy (tiPTH=-8.78,P=0.000,tp=-4.704,P=0.000,tca×p=-5.771,P=0.000,tca=-3.990, P=0.001).At 1 year after parathyroidectomy, Hb(113.4±14.5 vs 107.2±12.0,P=0.028)、Hct(0.34±0.05vs0.31±0.04,P=0.017)、Alb(41.2±3.6 vs39.5±4.0, P=0.016)were increased. MQSGA score were lower (8.93±2.12 vs 11.1±4.31,t=-2.652,P=0.013),TSF(10.23±2.00vs9.38±2.06,t=2.257,P= 0.035),MAMC(22.3±2.43vs21.4±2.63, t=2.536, P=0.020) were improved. Conclusion Parathyroidectomy could improve nutritional status of uremic patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
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    Clinical observation on intermittent high volume hemofiltration treatment of Abdominal infection after Gastrointestinal cancer sugery
    2014, 13 (02):  93-95.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.008
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    Objective To investigate the effect of pulse high volume hemofiltration (PHVHF) in patients with abdominal infection after gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Methods Forty patients with abdominal infection after gastrointestinal cancer surgery were randomly divided into PHVHF group (n=20) and control group (n=20). Routine therapy was conducted to both groups of patients, with the addition of PHVHF to the patients in PHVHF group. APACHE Ⅱ score, heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure, blood biochemical parameters (BUN, Cr and K+), oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2), treatment period in ICU, and mortality within 28 days were assayed before and after the treatment. Results In PHVHF group after the treatment, HR, BUN, Cr, K+ , PaO2/FiO2, and APACHE Ⅱ score improved significantly (P<0.05). The improvement of BUN, Cr, PaO2/FiO2 and APACHE Ⅱ score was more prominent in PHVHF group than in control group (P<0.05). Mortality within 28 days was lower in PHVHF group (10.0%±0.8%) than in control group (22.0%±0.7%; t=4.305, P=0.036). Conclusion PHVHF stabilizes hemodynamics and homeostasis, improves oxygenation, and plays a supporting role to multiple organs, thus alleviates disease conditions, and improves prognosis in abdominal infection patients after gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
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    The Establishment and Effect of Combined Vertical Tunnel with Low-site Peritoeal Dialysis Catheter Placement
    2014, 13 (02):  96-99.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.009
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    Objective To evaluate the effect of combined vertical tunnel with low-site peritoneal dialysis catheter placement on catheter-related malfunction. Methods During the period from June 2008 to June 2012,48 patients received the operation of combined vertical tunnel with low-site peritoneal dialysis catheter placement(Group B) and 41 patients received the traditional open surgery(Group A).The Group A surgery was characterized by a low incision site, a shortened intra-abdominal catheter segment and an additional vertical subcutaneous tunnel. The distance of the shortened intra-abdominal catheter segment was measured during the operation. All patients were followed up for 1 year after surgery. Catheter-related complications were analyzed. Results The distance of the shortened intra-abdominal catheter segment was (11.3±0.9)cm. Catheter malfunction was the most frequent mechanical complication, found in 8 patients (19.5%) in Group A. Only 2 episodes(4.2%) of catheter malfunction ? were found in Group B, representing a rate significantly?less than?those in Group A (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the episodes of leakage, inflow or outflow pain, bleeding, outer cuff extrusion and infectious complications between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion The combined vertical tunnel with low-site peritoneal dialysis catheter placement can effectively prevent catheter malfunction and is a reliable method for the peritoneal dialysis patients.
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    The appropriate cycle for ultrafiltration function adjustment of hemodialysis machines
    2014, 13 (02):  122-123.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.02.016
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    Objective To find suitable adjustment period of dialysis machine ultrafiltration function. Methods 28 dialysis machines in hemodialysis center of Beijing TongRen hospital ,Capital medical university, were selected. Ultrafiltration errors in different times were measured. The samples were divided into 5 groups by different testing times. Ultrafiltration errors were compared among time groups. Then the samples were divided in 2 groups by different hemodialysis machine brands. Ultrafiltration errors were compared among different brands groups. Results 1.Compared among different testing time groups, ultrafiltration errors were significant different between immediate after adjustment group and 6 months later group,9 months later group, 12 months later group(P<0.05).The differences of ultrafiltration errors between 3 months later group and 6 months later group ,9 months later group, 12 months later group were significant(P<0.05). 2.Compared in different machine brand groups, ultrafiltration errors between Fresenius and Braun machine in 9 months later group and 12 months later group have significant difference(P<0.05). Conclusion It is reasonalbe to adjust hemodialysis machine ultrafiltration function every 6 months.
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