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The effects of three differing anaesthetics on the immune response
Author(s) -
Edwards A. E.,
Gemmell L. W.,
Mankin P. P.,
Smith C. J.,
Allen J. C.,
Hunter A.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1984.tb08925.x
Subject(s) - medicine , immune system , anesthesia , local anaesthetic , inguinal hernia , stimulation , hernia , surgery , immunology
Summary A clinical study was undertaken to investigate changes in the immune response in patients undergoing three differing anaesthetic techniques for inguinal hernia repair. No significant differences between anaesthetic groups were demonstrated in the haematological parameters. The value of mitogen stimulation tests was questioned in the clinical setting. The migratory component of neutrophil function was shown to be preserved following conduction anaesthesia compared to the other anaesthetic groups and its possible advantage noted.