CFD-PBM Simulation of Sauter Mean Diameter in a Stirred Sieve-Plate Extraction Column.

A computational fluid dynamics-population balance model (CFD-PBM)-coupled simulation method was established to simulate the Sauter mean diameter () in a stirred sieve-plate extraction column with Ansys Fluent 19.2. The droplet breakage and coalescence were considered, and the kernel functions were loaded into Fluent as a user-defined function (UDF).

Risk factors for postoperative acute ischemic stroke in advanced-aged patients with previous stroke undergoing noncardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: The current study aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors for postoperative acute ischemic stroke (PAIS) in advanced-aged patients (≥ 75 years) with previous ischemic stroke undergoing noncardiac surgery.

Methods: In this single-center retrospective cohort study, all advanced-aged patients underwent noncardiac surgery from 1 January, 2019, to 30 April, 2022. Data were extracted from hospital electronic medical records.

Pre-incisional Preventive Precise Multimodal Analgesia May Enhance the Rehabilitation Process of Acute Postoperative Pain Following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: There has been limited research regarding the effect of preventive precise multimodal analgesia (PPMA) on the duration of acute postoperative pain after total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate how PPMA affects pain rehabilitation.

Objectives: Our primary objective was to reduce the duration of acute postoperative pain after TLH, including incisional and visceral pain.

Air activation of charcoal monoliths for capacitive energy storage.

Charcoal monoliths derived from waste wood were activated with air for the application of electrochemical capacitor electrodes and an insight was given into the activation mechanism. The mild air activation is effective and pollution-free compared to the common chemical activation using KOH for the preparation of crack-free carbon monoliths. The activation process was controlled by altering the activation temperature and time, and their effects on the nanostructure of charcoal monoliths were studied.

The median effective dose (ED50) of cis-Atracurium for laryngeal mask airway insertion during general Anaesthesia for patients undergoing urinary surgery.

Background: In clinical practice, the laryngeal mask airway is an easy-to-use supraglottic airway device. However, the cis-atracurium dosage for laryngeal mask insertion has not been standardised. We aimed to determine the optimal dose of cis-atracurium using a sequential method for successful laryngeal mask insertion.

Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine Accelerates Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spinal Fusion.

Dexmedetomidine possesses sedative, sympatholytic, and opioid-sparing properties, but its impact on postoperative gastrointestinal function is controversial. This single-center, prospective, randomized study compared low-dose dexmedetomidine and placebo on gastrointestinal function recovery and inflammation after posterior lumbar spinal fusion. Sixty-six patients were randomized into two groups and received normal saline (control group) or dexmedetomidine (DEX group) during posterior lumbar fusion.

MicroRNA expression in the hippocampal CA1 region under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.

Using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, thoracic aorta diseases and complex heart diseases can be subjected to corrective procedures. However, mechanisms underlying brain protection during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest are unclear. After piglet models underwent 60 minutes of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest at 14°C, expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) was analyzed in the hippocampus by microarray.

Effects of h-BN addition on microstructures and mechanical properties of β-CaSiO3 bioceramics.

The main purpose of this study consists in investigating the effects of h-BN addition on the sinterability of β-CaSiO3 (β-CS) bioceramics. β-CS bioceramics with different contents of h-BN were prepared at the sintering temperature ranging from 800°C to 1100°C. The results showed that h-BN can be successfully used as sintering additive by being oxidized to form low melting point B2O3 related glassy phase and enhanced the flexural strength by the formation of rod-like β-CS grains.

Effects of silica sol on the microstructure and mechanical properties of CaSiO3 bioceramics.

CaSiO3 ceramics were fabricated with silica sol addition by pressureless sintering. The effects of silica sol on phase composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of CaSiO3 ceramics were investigated. The silica sol additive was found to be effective in speeding up pore elimination, improving the grain growth, decreasing the sintering temperature and shortening the sintering time.

The improved mechanical properties of β-CaSiO3 bioceramics with Si3N4 addition.

The motivation of this study is to investigate the effect of Si3N4 addition on the sinterability of β-CaSiO3 ceramics. β-CaSiO3 ceramics with different content of Si3N4 were prepared at the sintering temperature ranging from 1000°C to 1150°C. The results showed that Si3N4 can be successfully used as sintering additive by being oxidized to form SiO2.