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J Bonde

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Improved flow cytometric identification of myelopoiesis by the simultaneous labelling with CD13, CD14 and CD66 monoclonal antibodies.

The aim of the present study was to increase our knowledge of myelopoiesis evaluated by flow cytometry. We therefore designed a triple-marker assay employing monoclonal antibodies against the CD13 (immature), the CD14 (monocytic), and the CD66 (mature myeloid) antigens using three-colour immunofluorescence. In normal donor bone marrow the assay enables simultaneous identification of immature (CD13+, CD14-, CD66-), intermediate (CD13+, myelopoietic differentiation stages through the exclusion of CD14+ monocytic cells. In the diagnosis and longitudinal follow-up of AML patients the assay was of value in the fast determination of remission state. In MDS, the immature myeloid component could be distinguished in patients defined according to the FAB classification with the possibility of identifying aberrant phenotypes, the assay should also be of interest in other myeloproliferative disorders. Moreover, because it is easy to perform, time-saving, and yields comparable results to single antibody reactivity controls, it can replace more tedious and less-informative flow cytometric immunophenotyping procedures.

Acute Disease↗

Recombinant human growth-regulated oncogene-alpha induces T lymphocyte chemotaxis. A process regulated via IL-8 receptors by IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha, IL-4, IL-10, and IL-13.

The human cytokine growth-regulated oncogene (GRO)-alpha is a small glycoprotein secreted by monocytes, endothelial cells, glycoprotein secreted by monocytes, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, synovial cells, and some tumor cells such as melanoma cells. It is structurally related to IL-8 and can activate neutrophils, whereas it induces chemotaxis, exocytosis, and a respiratory burst in neutrophils. To date, its functions on T lymphocytes have not been well established. We report here that recombinant human (rh)GRO-alpha is a potent chemoattractant for freshly isolated T lymphocytes, but not for anti-CD3 mAb-activated T lymphocytes. It attracts CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocyte subsets to an equal extent. The migrating T lymphocytes toward rhGRO-alpha are predominantly CD45RO+ memory CD4+ and CD8+ subsets. The chemotactic migration of T lymphocytes toward rhGRO-alpha is stimulated via the IL-8 receptors on the cells. This process can be augmented by IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha, and inhibited by IL-4, IL-10, and IL-13. In addition, we also document that on T lymphocytes there exist IL-8 receptors that can be up-regulated by IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha, and IL-2. Our results demonstrate that rhGRO-alpha gene encodes for an inflammatory mediator that stimulates the directional migration of T lymphocytes. It may thus be another important mediator in the diseases in which T lymphocytes form the major constituent of the cellular infiltration.

Antigens, CD↗

Lactate, pH, and blood gas analysis in critically ill patients.

To obtain information about the relationship between different types of circulatory insufficiency, a series of oxygen parameters and plasma lactate, we have performed a pilot study comprising five patients with circulatory insufficiency. Plasma lactate was measured on a Stat Profile 7 (NOVA Biomedical, USA) and pH/blood gases on an ABL 520 (Radiometer Medical A/S, Denmark). Plasma lactate seems to be inversely related to base excess (BE), whereas no relationship to venous oxygen tension pO2(v) of the vein draining the inadequately perfused region seemed to exist. In one patient we made simultaneous measurements from v. cava inferior., v. cava superior., a. pulmonalis and a. radialis. Simultaneously sampled plasma lactate from different sites differed up to 0.6 mmol/L with the highest value obtained from v. cava inferior. This pilot study indicates that the increase of plasma lactate may vary with the type of circulatory disturbance and the sampling site.

Acid-Base Imbalance↗

[Venous gas embolisms].

The risk of creating a venous gas embolism (VGE) exists, whenever surgery is performed in areas where venous pressures are below atmospheric pressure, or when the pressure of an insufflation gas exceeds venous pressures. Anaesthesia using N2O should be avoided in these situations. The patients should be monitored by systems offering sensitivity and specificity: Doppler, ECHO, ETCO2 and PAP-measurements are the methods providing the highest sensitivities. ETCO2 monitoring is recommendable. In addition, attention should be directed towards common clinical signs: Tachypnoea, tachycardia, systemic hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac "mill wheel" murmurs. When a diagnosis of VGE is made, further embolization must be avoided. Let the patient inhale pure oxygen. Attempt to aspirate gas through a central venous line. Put the patient in a combined Durant's and Trendelenburg's position. (During caesarean section however, use the anti-Trendelenburg's position.) Consider hyperbaric oxygen treatment in case of arterial gas embolism.

Anesthetics, Inhalation↗

Drug interactions with intravenous and local anaesthetics.

Relatively few clinically significant drug interactions with anaesthetics have been documented in the literature. The following should be stressed since these interactions are not readily predictable or are potentially fatal. Pethidine should never be administered to patients who have received monamine oxidase inhibiting drugs within the last fortnight, since a fatal hyperpyrexia and/or hypertension may result. Thiopentone induction seems to make the heart more susceptible to arrhythmias caused by adrenergic drugs, and may cause severe arterial hypotension in patients treated with diazoxide. Midazolam orally should possibly be avoided as premedication in patients treated with erythromycin since anaesthetic concentrations of midazolam may result. Patients for whom bupivacaine analgesia is planned could preferentially be premedicated with other drugs than diazepam, which causes the serum level of bupivacaine to increase. Bradycardia and hypotension not attributable to sympathetic blockade have been reported following bupivacaine extradurally in verapamil-treated patients. Sulfonamides and the ester group of local anaesthetics, such as prilocaine in combination, may result in severe methaemoglobinaemia in infants. Epinephrine added to local anaesthetics may cause local vasodilation if administered to patients concurrently being treated with cyclic antidepressants, and the combination imposes the risk of severe hypertension and arrhythmias.

Anesthesia, Intravenous↗

Drug interactions with inhalational anaesthetics.

The literature concerning the interactions between volatile anaesthetics, nitrous oxide and other compounds is reviewed. The majority are well known and most can be managed by careful dosage of the anaesthetics. The following interactions should be stressed since these are less predictable or potentially fatal. Of the cardiovascular drugs mainly the Ca++ channel blockers require attention. The volatile anaesthetics act synergistically with these drugs on the inhibition of cardiac conduction and may induce cardiac arrest. Aminoglycoside therapy should prompt an alternative to enflurane because of increased nephrotoxicity with this combination. Thiopentone induction makes the dog heart more susceptible to arrhythmias, especially during anaesthesia with volatile anaesthetics. Probably pentobarbitone, etomidate or a benzodiazepine should be preferred as an alternative to thiopentone when the use of adrenergic drugs peroperatively is anticipated. Nitrous oxide augments the sequelae after coronary air emboli and impaired cerebral perfusion in animals. The necessity of this drug should therefore be considered when anaesthetizing patients undergoing open heart surgery and patients with severe carotid or cerebral arteriosclerosis.

Anesthesia, Inhalation↗

Anesthesia and complications of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy of urinary calculi.

The techniques of anesthesia for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy of urinary calculi and the associated complications in 600 treatments with the second generation lithotriptor Siemens Lithostar were studied. General anesthesia was used in 17 treatments (2.8%) and epidural anesthesia was applied in 73 (12%), primarily in children and patients in need of simultaneous surgical auxiliary procedures. A total of 510 treatments (85%) was performed with a combination of local infiltration anesthesia and supplementary intravenous opiates. In 65% of the cases only 2 injections of opiates were sufficient for pain relief. There were no complications in 394 treatments (77%) and minor complications, such as arrhythmia (9.2%) and nausea/vomiting (7.6%), were easily treated. Respiratory depression was observed in 10 cases (2%) and this potentially dangerous complication was associated with simultaneous administration of opiates and midazolam. Only 9 treatments (1.8%) had to be terminated due to complications. It is concluded that most treatments of urinary calculi with this second generation extracorporeal shock wave lithotriptor can be performed with local infiltration anesthesia combined with supplementary short-acting opiates intravenously for pain relief and sedation. When administering supplementary midazolam for sedation the risk of respiratory depression should be considered.

Adolescent↗

Single-dose and steady-state pharmacokinetics of diltiazem administered in two different tablet formulations.

Single-dose and steady state pharmacokinetics of diltiazem administered in two different oral formulations were assessed with particular reference to rate and extent of absorption. Following single dose administration a significant difference in tmax was observed (2.9 +/- 1.9 and 6.8 +/- 2.6 hr respectively) whereas differences in AUC, t1/2 and Cmax were not significant. The AUC (mean +/- S.D.) values following single dose administration of Cardil and Cardizem were 678.4 +/- 321.5 and 948.6 +/- 580.6 ng.ml-1.hr respectively. The mean and the 95% confidence limits for the observed ratio AUCCardil/AUCCardizem are 0.89 and 0.44-1.34 respectively. At steady-state a significant difference between Cmax/Cmin and tmax was seen Cmax/Cmin being 4.9 and 3.2 respectively and Tmax being 2.7 +/- 2.0 and 6.0 +/- 2.8 hr respectively, whereas Cmax and AUC did not differ significantly. The AUC (mean +/- S.D.) values in steady state of Cardil and Cardizem were 880.1 +/- 399.8 and 1056.8 +/- 509.8 ng.ml-1.hr respectively. The mean and the 95% confidence limits for the observed ratio AUCCardil/AUCCardizem are 0.96 and 0.66-1.26 respectively. Although the observed ratios AUCCardil/AUCCardizem in both the single-dose and the steady-state study do not differ significantly from 1.0, the confidence limits exceed the acceptable values given by Poulsen & Juul (personal communication 1990) (a 20% decrease or increase of the ratio to 0.8 or 1.2).

Absorption↗

Relative bioavailability in man of noscapine administered in lozenges and mixture.

The bioavailability of noscapine base administered in lozenges in a dose of 100 mg to twelve healthy volunteers, in a study using an open balanced cross-over design, was compared with that of 100 mg of noscapine hydrochloride given perorally as a mixture. The bioavailability of noscapine after administration in lozenges was significantly higher than that after administration of the drug as a mixture. It is concluded that the lozenges containing noscapine base may be a valuable alternative to the conventional noscapine hydrochloride mixture.

Adult↗

[Ignition of the endotracheal tube during CO2 laser therapy of upper airway disorders].

The patient had papillomas in larynx, trachea and the main bronchi and was treated with CO2-laser evaporation under general anaesthesia. He was intubated with a red rubber tube wrapped with aluminum tape and outermost with muslin strips. The muslin was soaked in water before intubation. After using the CO2-laser with 15W for 3-5 s a continuous smoke generation was seen. The muslin strips had glowed away. The fire was immediately extinguished with water and no damage to the airway had occurred.

Bronchial Neoplasms↗

Stereoselective pharmacokinetics of disopyramide and interaction with cimetidine.

The pharmacokinetics of each of the enantiomers of disopyramide were examined after i.v. bolus administration of 150 mg racemic drug in a randomized cross-over study before and after the administration of cimetidine 400 mg twice daily orally. Clearance and volume of distribution (Vz) of total drug were significantly (P less than 0.001) higher for the R-(-) enantiomer than the S-(+) enantiomer (7.9 vs 4.6 l h-1 and 89 vs 50 l, respectively), whereas no significant difference in half-life could be demonstrated. The clearance of free drug was significantly (P less than 0.05) higher for the S-(+) enantiomer than that of the R-(-) enantiomer (34.6 +/- 5.4 l h-1 vs 27.2 +/- 5.6 l h-1), whereas no significant enantioselective difference in unbound volumes of distribution (258 +/- 38 l vs 226 +/- 42 l) could be demonstrated. Coadministration of cimetidine did not alter the pharmacokinetics of disopyramide. A significant concentration- or time-related decrease in the renal clearance of each of the enantiomers measured with respect to total drug in serum was observed, whereas renal clearances of the free enantiomers were similar.

Adult↗

Reliability of impedance cardiography in measuring central haemodynamics.

The purpose of the study described here was to investigate the reliability of impedance cardiography (IC) in measuring cardiac output (CO) and central blood volume. Absolute values and changes in these variables obtained by impedance cardiography and by isotope- or thermodilution techniques were compared. The reproducibility of IC within the same day was compared with that of isotope dilution and the reproducibility in IC from day to day was derived. Finally, the effects of the readings of impedance tracings by different observers were quantified. The results are based on 270 measurements in 37 healthy subjects and in 25 unmedicated patients with ischaemic heart disease. We obtained significant correlations between absolute values (y = 0.68x + 1.48) and changes (y = 1.00x + 0.0003) in CO measured by IC and isotope- or thermodilution. IC significantly overestimated absolute values of CO (P less than 0.001). We found a qualitative but no quantitative correlation between thoracic fluid volume measured by IC and central blood volume measured by isotope dilution. IC was highly reproducible both when studies were repeated within the same day (SD on differences in CO = 0.36 1 min-1 for IC; SD on differences in CO = 0.30 1 min-1 for isotope dilution) and on different days (SD on differences in CO = 0.45 1 min-1). A low intra-observer variability was found (SD on differences in CO = 0.12 1 min-1). We conclude that impedance cardiography is reliable in measuring changes in cardiac output and thus suitable for repeated measurements in studies on the haemodynamic effects of physiological or pharmacological intervention. Impedance cardiography is sufficiently reliable for comparison of absolute values of CO between different groups of patients. We cannot recommend impedance cardiography for quantitative studies of central blood volume.

Blood Volume↗

Relative bioavailability of (+/-)-verapamil hydrochloride administered in tablets and chewing gum.

The absorption of verapamil administered orally in chewing gum (23.4-29.7 mg) and perorally in tablets (80 mg) to seven healthy volunteers in a study using an open cross-over design, was compared. Following peroral administration the mean +/- SD AUC/D was (5.4 +/- 1.9) x 10(-3) micrograms ml-1 h per microgram dose and after administration of chewing gum (6.6 +/- 2.3) x 10(-3) micrograms ml-1 h per microgram dose (NS). The AUC ratio of verapamil to the metabolite norverapamil was 1.5 after oral and 0.8 after peroral administration, indicating that a part of the verapamil administered in chewing gum was absorbed through the oral mucosa.

Adult↗