Publications by authors named "Qi-bo Liang"

This paper presents experimental results that can be applied to select a possible phase change material (PCM), such as a latent heat material (LHM), to control the hydration heat in mass concrete structures. Five experimental tests (microconduction, simplified adiabatic temperature rise, heat, and compressive strength tests) were conducted to select the most desirable LHM out of seven types of inorganic PCM used in cement mortar and to determine the most suitable mix design. The results of these experimental tests were used to assess the feasibility of using PCM to reduce hydration heat in mass concrete that was examined.

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Objective: To evaluate the impact of gender differences on the dose-effect relationship of cisatracurium.

Methods: Eighty ASA class I or II patients (40 male and 40 female patients) undergoing elective abdominal surgeries received a single-dose intravenous injection of midazolam and fentanyl. The male and female patients were subdivided into 4 equal groups to receive a intravenous bolus of 20, 30, 40, or 50 µg/kg of cisatracurium.

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Objective: To investigate the clinical value of global end-diastolic volume (GEDV) and intrathoracic blood volume (ITBV) in perioperative monitoring of the cardiac preload in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantations (OLT).

Methods: Eight ASA III or IV patients aged 42-50 years undergoing OLT without venovenous bypass under general anesthesia were enrolled in this study. Before the induction, a thermodilution femoral artery catheter was inserted into the femoral artery under local anesthesia and connected to a PiCCOplus system to monitor ITBV and GEDV.

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