Effects of extracorporeal circulation and hypothermia on cellular immune activity in patients undergoing heart surgery

Pasetto, A.; Gilli, E.; Rigotti, L.; Girardi, G.; Bartoloni, A.; Ischia, A.

Minerva Anestesiologica 55(7-8): 289-294

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0375-9393
PMID: 2622540
Document Number: 344452
Aspecific cellular reactivity was assessed in patients who underwent open heart surgery. The authors conclude that depressed PMN activity measured as O2- production is not linked to anaesthesiological procedures, hemodilution and hypothermia. No conclusive reports are possible on the role of pulmonary reinfusion or plasmatic and cellular mechanism of depression.

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