Publications by authors named "Ya-mei Kang"
Objective: To investigate the effects of ulinastatin (Uti) and low-molecular-weight heparin (Lmwh) on coagulation function and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing hip joint replacement.
Methods: From March to December 2010 150 ASAI-II patients with average age of 72.5 (65 - 85) years undergoing hip joint replacement were randomly divided into 3 groups (n = 50 each): normal saline (NS) control group (Group C), Uti group (Group U) and Lmwh group (Group L).
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the impact of ulinastatin on cognitive disorders following hip replacement surgery in elderly patients aged 65 and older.
- It involved 40 patients divided into two groups: one receiving ulinastatin and the other receiving a placebo (normal saline), with cognitive tests conducted preoperatively and three days post-surgery.
- Results showed that the ulinastatin group had a significantly lower incidence of post-operative cognitive disorders (2.5%) compared to the control group (25%), along with better cognitive scores and lower serum S100beta levels after surgery.