Effect of HSH on oxygen free radicals and histopathological change of brain tissue in dog with acute intracranial hypertension and hemorrhagic shock

Abstract

Objective To observe the effects of hypertonic sodium chloride hydroxyethyl starch 40 injection(HSH) on recovering of circulating blood volume, lessening edema of brain tissue and decreasing oxygen free radicals in dog with acute intracranial hypertension and hemorrhagic shock. Methods 20 healthy dogs were randomly divided into 4 groups: Group hydroxyethyl starch (HES), Group Ringer- lactate solution (RL), Group hypertonic saline solution (HS) and Group HSH. Acute intracranial hypertension and hemorrhagic shock were made by injecting water into epidural balloon and bleeding artery. Corresponding injections were infused respectively 1h after shock. Mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), central venous pressure (CVP), heart rate (HR) and intracranial pressure (ICP) were monitored, and the level of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in brain tissue were examined. Specimens of brain tissue were prepared for pathological examination. Results After resuscitation, injections of 4 groups can effectively increase MAP( P < 0.05 )while ICP of Group HES and Group RL significantly increased (P < 0.05 ). Two hours after resuscitation, MAP of Group HS began to decrease (P < 0.05 ). Four hours after resuscitation, only Group HSH can maintain an higher MAP and lower ICP. MDA and SOD levels in Group HSH were evidently lower than other groups at four hours after resuscitation (P < 0. 05). Pathological examination revealed less injury in Group HSH than other groups. Conclusion HSH could effectively resuscitate hemorrhagic shock, decrease ICP, reduce oxygen free radicals levels in brain tissue and relieve tissue ischemia/reperfusion injury. Key words: hypertonic sodium chloride; hydroxyethyl starch; acute intracranial hypertension; hemorrhagic shock