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Intracranial Pressure is a Better Predictor of Mortality than Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
Authors: Markert Ronald J , Saxe Jonathan M , Chadwick Cathryn L 
Published: June 2012

ABSTRACT

Objective
To evaluate whether elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) or depressed cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is a better predictor of intracranial compartment syndrome and long-term functional outcomes in blunt traumatic brain injury.

Methods
This was a retrospective evaluation of data collected on 203 patients with blunt traumatic brain injury who were admitted to Miami Valley Hospital, a Level I trauma center, over a 2 years period, whose initial hospital management required an intracranial pressure monitor. Serial measurements of ICP and CPP were recorded during the patients hospital stay. These patients were then evaluated at 3,6,12 and 24 months post-injury to assess their outcome based on functional status, as defined by death vegetative state, severe disability, moderate disability and good recovery.

Results
Utilizing an ICP cut-off value of 25 or greater and a CPP value of less than 60 at any point during the patients hospital course, ICP elevation consistently correlated with a higher percentage of deaths and persistent vegetative state than a depression in CPP value. Outcomes as measured by severe or moderate disability where similar in both groups. However, neither measure approached statistical significance.

Conclusion
ICP appears to be a better predictor of intracranial compartment syndrome and extent of brain injury, predicting better than CPP values, the outcome of death or persistent vegetative state. This may help to predict prognosis, change management strategies and guide discussions with family, especially in the early phase of injury.

How to cite this Article
Markert RJ, Saxe JM, Chadwick CL. Intracranial Pressure is a Better Predictor of Mortality than Cerebral Perfusion Pressure. Panam J Trauma Critical Care Emerg Surg 2012;1(1):15-19.
Traumatic Appendicitis
Authors: Maull Kimball I , Sebastian Mark , Abdelrahman Husham , Thani Sheikha Al 
Published: June 2012

ABSTRACT
Acute appendicitis usually occurs by intraluminal obstruction of the appendiceal lumen or because of non-obstructive processes that favor the migration of intestinal fl ora to the wall of the appendix, a fact that triggers an infl ammatory condition resulting in suppuration and necrosis of the organ. Posttraumatic appendicitis is attributed to a wide variety of causes. A possible etiology for this, is appendicular ischemia, which allows bacterial invasion and drainage. We present the following case in point.

How to cite this article
Abdelrahman H, Al Thani S, Sebastian M, Maull KI. Traumatic Appendicitis. Panam J Trauma Critical Care Emerg Surg 2012;1(1):48-49.
Hemodynamically Significant Arterial Inflow Stenosis in Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistulae and Grafts
Authors: Wu Steven , Joe Jennifer M. , Covarrubias Diego A. , Kalva Sanjeeva P. 
Published: June 2012

Purpose Hemodynamically significant arterial inflow stenosis in dysfunctional fistulae and grafts is poorly understood. No reliable clinical methods exist to detect arterial inflow stenosis. In this study, we assessed the accuracy of a novel screening method to detect arterial inflow stenosis in dysfunctional fistulae and grafts following successful juxta-anastomotic and venous outflow intervention. Methods We prospectively evaluated all patients (N= 204) referred to our academic center for angiographic evaluation of a dysfunctional dialysis fistula/graft from May 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Following successful angioplasty/stenting of the venous outflow and juxta-anastomotic areas, patients were screened for arterial inflow stenosis. The screening method involved detection of 1) weak thrill, or sluggish blood flow on the post-intervention angiogram, 2) low mean arterial blood pressures in the dialysis access arm compared to the contralateral arm, and 3) inadequate blood flow at the first hemodialysis session post-intervention. If patients screened positive for any of these, they were further evaluated for arterial inflow stenosis. Results Fifteen patients (15/204) were positive for arterial inflow stenosis on screening study. Eleven of those 15 had arterial stenosis on angiography, giving our screening method a positive predictive value of 73.3%. Eight patients were successfully treated by angioplasty/stenting. Two patients successfully underwent surgical intervention. Two year patency of revascularization was 91% (10/11). Conclusions Hemodynamically significant arterial inflow stenosis occurs and can be detected by simple clinical methods. Interventions for correction of the arterial inflow stenosis are successful.
A Simple Method for the Determination of Malachite Green and Leucomalachite Green Residues in Fish by a Modified QuEChERS Extraction and LC/MS/MS
Authors: Hashimoto Juliana C , Paschoal Jonas A R , Queiroz Sonia C N , Ferracini Vera L , Assalin Márcia R , Reyes Felix G R 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
A simple method using LC/MS/MS was developed and validated to determine residues of malachite green (MG) and leucomalachite green (LMG) in fish fillet. A modified QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) technique was used to perform the sample preparation. The optimal extraction and cleanup conditions were established using an experimental design. The validation parameters obtained to determine both MG and LMG complied with the requirements established by regulatory agencies for the presence of such substances in fish, which establish that the method must attain, at least, a minimum required performance limit of 2 ng/g. The accuracy values ranged between 95 and 107%, and the precision values were lower than 11.2%. The method was used in the analysis of tilapia samples (n = 20) commercialized in Campinas, SP, Brazil. None of the samples presented detectable levels of MG or LMG residues.
Simultaneous Determination of Saponins and a Flavonoid from Aerial Parts of Zygophyllum coccineum L.
Authors: Amin Elham , Wang Yan-Hong , Avula Bharathi , El-Hawary Seham S , Fathy Magda M , Mohammed Rabab , Khan Ikhlas A 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
Triterpenoid saponins are a class of glycosides with a wide range of bioactivities, which make them interesting research candidates. Zygophyllum coccineum is an Egyptian desert plant rich in triterpenoid saponins. Reviewing the relevant literature, no data concerning the HPLC or ultra-performance LC (UPLC) analysis of Zygophyllum content were found. This paper presents two methods, HPLC-UV and UPLC-UV-evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD)/MS, for the simultaneous determination of 10 compounds in the alcohol extract of Z. coccineum. The HPLC method uses a C18 column and water–acetonitrile (both containing 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid) gradient system. The separation was achieved within 32 min. The developed UPLC method simultaneously detects and quantifies the 10 compounds using an Acquity UPLC BEH Shield RP18 column and reagent alcohol–acetonitrile (80/20, v/v) and water (both containing 0.5% formic acid) gradient system within 14 min with UV, ELS, and MS detectors. The methods were used to analyze another species, Z. simplex, and results revealed a great variation between the secondary metabolite pattern of both species.
Determination of Wine Aroma Compounds by Dehydration Followed by GC/MS
Authors: Angioni Alberto , Pintore Giorgio A M , Caboni Pierluigi 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
A new extraction method for the analysis of the volatile fraction of white and red wines has been developed and validated. A dehydration step with MgSO4 separated an aroma compounds-rich alcoholic-glycerine layer. Spiked samples showed good recoveries in the range between 75 and 120% with CVmax% of 17, except for 2-phenylethanol and γ-butyrolactone for which recoveries in red wines were under 60%, and for monoethylsuccinate, where recoveries averaged 50 and 60% in white and red wines, respectively. Method repeatability and intermediate precision showed good CVmax% with minimum and maximum values between 7.7 and 24, and between 18.7 and 25.0, respectively. The average determination coefficients were greater than 0.99 with CVmax% of 13. The instrumental LOD and LOQ were, in all cases, under 0.05 mg/L, except for 2,3 butanediol (0.20 mg/L). Overall, the presence of wine matrix affected aroma compounds responses in GC/MS analysis. These observations indicate that the use of a matrix-matched calibration curve is mandatory to obtain reliable quantitative data.
Simultaneous Determination of Vitamins D2 and D3 by LC-MS/MS in Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals: First Action 2011.13
Authors: Gilliland Donald L , Black Charles K , Denison James E , Seipelt Charles T , Dowell Dawn 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
During the “Standards Development and International Harmonization: AOAC INTERNATIONAL Mid-Year Meeting” held on June 29, 2011, an Expert Review Panel (ERP) on behalf of AOAC INTERNATIONAL adopted the method “Simultaneous Determination of Vitamins D2 and D3 by LC-MS/MS in Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals” as an AOAC Official First Action method. Vitamins D2 and D3 are extracted from the sample using pentane–ether; the extract is collected and dried under nitrogen. Vitamin D is separated from interfering compounds using UPLC, and quantitated using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). Preliminary data showed the intermediate precision ranged from 3.34–8.05% and an accuracy range of 98.5–111% over the samples tested for vitamin D3. For vitamin D2, the intermediate precision ranged from 2.37–5.45% and accuracy ranged from 96.4–104% over the four matrixes evaluated. The analytical range for the method is bounded by the concentrations of the working standards, 21–270 ng/mL, and is equivalent to 0.168–2.16 mcg/100 g in ready-to-feed product. The practical method quantitation limit is 0.168 mcg/100 g product with method detection limit of 60 ng/100 g product. The ERP reviewed the data and determined that the performance characteristics of the method met the standard method performance requirements, and therefore the method was granted First Action status.
Evaluation of the VITEK 2 Gram-Negative (GN) Microbial Identification Test Card: Collaborative Study
Authors: Crowley Erin , Bird Patrick , Fisher Kiel , Goetz Katherine , Boyle Megan , Benzinger, Jr M Joseph , Juenger Marc , Agin James , Goins David , Johnson Ronald ,   Collaborators:, Canale J , Cherney D , Coakley M , Colón-Reveles J , Crowe J , Daugherty R , Dombroski P , Dwivedi H P , Dyer J , Elems C , Finnigan J , Fraser G , Garza A , Glover J , Hanson P , Hayman M , High E , Johnson L , Kelly M , Kim S , Kim S G , Kingsley M , McDonough M , Miller A , Mills J , Montez S , Murphy M , Parra G , Patel U , Robertson L , Robeson S , Saldana A , Salfnger Y , Segarra M , Shaw B , Sidebottom T , Toney D , Wang H , Wikoff P , Wilson K 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
A collaborative study was conducted to evaluate the performance of the VITEK® 2 Gram-Negative (GN) Identification card for use with the VITEK 2 automated microbial identification system. The GN test card is used in the identification of fermenting and nonfermenting Gram-negative bacilli, including the select agent organisms Brucella melitensis, Francisella tularensis, Burkholderia mallei, B. pseudomallei, and Yersinia pestis. The VITEK 2 GN card is based on 47 biochemical tests measuring carbon source utilization, inhibition and resistance, and enzymatic activities. A total of 20 laboratories representing government, industry, and private testing facilities throughout the United States participated. In this study, 720 Gram-negative inclusivity isolates were analyzed by the GN Identification method. Of the 720 well-characterized isolates, 707 were identified correctly, 0 were misidentified, 0 were unidentified, and 13 were not characterized as a Gram-negative organism. Additionally, 120 isolates exclusive of fermenting and nonfermenting Gram-negative bacilli were screened by Gram stain. A total of 117 isolates were correctly excluded. Three organisms were incorrectly characterized by Gram stain procedures, resulting in incorrect analysis and misidentification by VITEK 2 GN. The VITEK 2 GN identification method is an acceptable automated method for the rapid identification of Gram-negative bacteria.
Determination of Insoluble, Soluble, and Total Dietary Fiber (CODEX Definition) by Enzymatic-Gravimetric Method and Liquid Chromatography: Collaborative Study
Authors: McCleary Barry V , DeVries Jonathan W , Rader Jeanne I , Cohen Gerald , Prosky Leon , Mugford David C , Champ Martine , Okuma Kazuhiro 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
A method for the determination of insoluble (IDF), soluble (SDF), and total dietary fiber (TDF), as defined by the CODEX Alimentarius, was validated in foods. Based upon the principles of AOAC Official MethodsSM 985.29, 991.43, 2001.03, and 2002.02, the method quantitates water-insoluble and water-soluble dietary fiber. This method extends the capabilities of the previously adopted AOAC Official Method 2009.01, Total Dietary Fiber in Foods, Enzymatic–Gravimetric– Liquid Chromatographic Method, applicable to plant material, foods, and food ingredients consistent with CODEX Definition 2009, including naturally occurring, isolated, modified, and synthetic polymers meeting that definition. The method was evaluated through an AOAC/AACC collaborative study. Twenty-two laboratories participated, with 19 laboratories returning valid assay data for 16 test portions (eight blind duplicates) consisting of samples with a range of traditional dietary fiber, resistant starch, and nondigestible oligosaccharides. The dietary fiber content of the eight test pairs ranged from 10.45 to 29.90%. Digestion of samples under the conditions of AOAC 2002.02 followed by the isolation, fractionation, and gravimetric procedures of AOAC 985.29 (and its extensions 991.42 and 993.19) and 991.43 results in quantitation of IDF and soluble dietary fiber that precipitates (SDFP). The filtrate from the quantitation of water–alcohol-insoluble dietary fiber is concentrated, deionized, concentrated again, and analyzed by LC to determine the SDF that remains soluble (SDFS), i.e., all dietary fiber polymers of degree of polymerization = 3 and higher, consisting primarily, but not exclusively, of oligosaccharides. SDF is calculated as the sum of SDFP and SDFS. TDF is calculated as the sum of IDF and SDF. The within-laboratory variability, repeatability SD (sr), for IDF ranged from 0.13 to 0.71, and the between-laboratory variability, reproducibility SD (sR), for IDF ranged from 0.42 to 2.24. The within-laboratory variability sr for SDF ranged from 0.28 to 1.03, and the between-laboratory variability sR for SDF ranged from 0.85 to 1.66. The within-laboratory variability sr for TDF ranged from 0.47 to 1.41, and the between-laboratory variability sR for TDF ranged from 0.95 to 3.14. This is comparable to other official and approved dietary fiber methods, and the method is recommended for adoption as Official First Action.
A New Application of Continuous Wavelet Transform to Overlapping Chromatograms for the Quantitative Analysis of Amiloride Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide in Tablets by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Authors: Dinç Erdal , Büker Eda 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
A new application of continuous wavelet transform (CWT) to overlapping peaks in a chromatogram was developed for the quantitative analysis of amiloride hydrochloride (AML) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) in tablets. Chromatographic analysis was done by using an ACQUITY ultra-performance LC (UPLC) BEH C18 column (50 × 2.1 mm id, 1.7 μm particle size) and a mobile phase consisting of methanol–0.1 M acetic acid (21 + 79, v/v) at a constant flow rate of 0.3 mL/min with diode array detection at 274 nm. The overlapping chromatographic peaks of the calibration set consisting of AML and HCT mixtures were recorded rapidly by using an ACQUITY UPLC H-Class system. The overlapping UPLC data vectors of AML and HCT drugs and their samples were processed by CWT signal processing methods. The calibration graphs for AML and HCT were computed from the relationship between concentration and areas of chromatographic CWT peaks. The applicability and validity of the improved UPLC-CWT approaches were confirmed by recovery studies and the standard addition technique. The proposed UPLC-CWT methods were applied to the determination of AML and HCT in tablets. The experimental results indicated that the suggested UPLC-CWT signal processing provides accurate and precise results for industrial QC and quantitative evaluation of AML-HCT tablets.
Reflectance Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Method with a Chemometric Technique Using Partial Least Squares Multivariate Calibration for Simultaneous Determination of Chondroitin, Glucosamine, and Ascorbic Acid
Authors: El-Gindy Alaa , Attia Khalid Abdel-Salam , Nassar Mohammad Wafaa , El-Abasawy Nasr M A , Al-Shabrawi Shoeib Maisra 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
A reflectance near-infrared (RNIR) spectroscopy method was developed for simultaneous determination of chondroitin (CH), glucosamine (GO), and ascorbic acid (AS) in capsule powder. A simple preparation of the sample was done by grinding, sieving, and compression of the powder sample for improving RNIR spectra. Partial least squares (PLS-1 and PLS-2) was successfully applied to quantify the three components in the studied mixture using information included in RNIR spectra in the 4240–9780 cm–1 range. The calibration model was developed with the three drug concentrations ranging from 50 to 150% of the labeled amount. The calibration models using pure standards were evaluated by internal validation, cross-validation, and external validation using synthetic and pharmaceutical preparations. The proposed method was applied for analysis of two pharmaceutical products. Both pharmaceutical products had the same active principle and similar excipients, but with different nominal concentration values. The results of the proposed method were compared with the results of a pharmacopoeial method for the same pharmaceutical products. No significant differences between the results were found. The standard error of prediction was 0.004 for CH, 0.003 for GO, and 0.005 for AS. The correlation coefficient was 0.9998 for CH, 0.9999 for GO, and 0.9997 for AS. The highly accurate and precise RNIR method can be used for QC of pharmaceutical products.
Chemometric and Statistical Evaluation of Calibration Curves in Pharmaceutical Analysis—A Short Review on Trends and Recommendations
Authors: Komsta Łkasz 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
The calibration of an analytical method is a very important part of its development, and only the proper statistical and chemometric evaluation of the results, together with understanding this process, allows good results. The purpose of this minireview is to call the reader's attention to the major problems in calibration: curvilinearity, heteroscedasticity, presence of outliers, transformation of results, and distribution and autocorrelation of residuals. The common misunderstandings and mistakes are emphasized to inform the reader. Additionally, the computational package “quantchem” for GNU R environment, allowing full and automatic calibration evaluation, is presented.
Application of Chemometrically Processed Thermogravimetric Data for Identification of Baclofen–Excipient Interactions
Authors: Wesolowski Marek , Rojek Barbara , Piotrowska Joanna 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
Studies are constantly being conducted on the elaboration of efficient methods to confirm the compatibility of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients, since medicinal products, apart from their APIs, also contain numerous excipients that not only have important functions in pharmaceutical preparations but can also initiate or participate in interactions with drug substances, which eventually lead to a decline in drug quality. With this in mind, research was undertaken to evaluate two of the most often applied pattern recognition methods, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) and principal component analysis (PCA), as supporting techniques in the identification of potential physicochemical interactions that may occur during the preformulation of solid dosage forms. The investigation performed with the use of baclofen and selected excipients has shown that with thermogravimetric analysis, HCA and PCA fulfill their role as supporting techniques in the interpretation of the data obtained. Based on these methods, it is possible to detect incompatibilities between baclofen and excipients, and the data obtained concur strongly with the results of differential scanning calorimetry and IR spectrometry analyses.
The Poisson Ratio in CoFe2O4 Spinel Thin Films
Authors: Foerster Michael , Iliev Milko , Dix Nico , Martí Xavier , Barchuk Mykhailo , Sánchez Florencio , Fontcuberta Josep 
Published: June 2012

AbstractThe response of epitaxial CoFe2O4 thin films to biaxial compressive stress imposed by MgAl2O4 and SrTiO3 single crystalline substrates is studied using X‐ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. It is found that the Poisson ratio ν signals a non‐auxetic behavior and depends on the substrate used. The Raman modes show an increase in frequency when increasing compressive strain by reducing film thickness; this is due to the shrinking of the unit cell volume. Such behavior is in qualitative agreement with recent ab initio calculations, although the measured values are significantly smaller than predictions. In contrast, the measured Poisson ratio is found to be in good agreement with expectations based on general arguments of atomic packing density. Possible guidelines for searching auxetic response in materials with spinel structure are discussed.
One‐Dimensional Metal‐Oxide Nanostructures: Recent Developments in Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
Authors: Devan Rupesh S. , Patil Ranjit A. , Lin Jin‐Han , Ma Yuan‐Ron 
Published: June 2012

Abstract1D metal‐oxide nanostructures have attracted much attention because metal oxides are the most fascinating functional materials. The 1D morphologies can easily enhance the unique properties of the metal‐oxide nanostructures, which make them suitable for a wide variety of applications, including gas sensors, electrochromic devices, light‐emitting diodes, field emitters, supercapacitors, nanoelectronics, and nanogenerators. Therefore, much effort has been made to synthesize and characterize 1D metal‐oxide nanostructures in the forms of nanorods, nanowires, nanotubes, nanobelts, etc. Various physical and chemical deposition techniques and growth mechanisms are exploited and developed to control the morphology, identical shape, uniform size, perfect crystalline structure, defects, and homogenous stoichiometry of the 1D metal‐oxide nanostructures. Here a comprehensive review of recent developments in novel synthesis, exceptional characteristics, and prominent applications of one‐dimensional nanostructures of tungsten oxides, molybdenum oxides, tantalum oxides, vanadium oxides, niobium oxides, titanium oxides, nickel oxides, zinc oxides, bismuth oxides, and tin oxides is provided.