The influence of dexmedetomidine and propofol on circulating cytokine levels in healthy subjects

Abstract Background Surgery and diseases modify inflammatory responses and the immune system. Anesthetic agents also have effects on the human immune system but the responses they induce may be altered or masked by the surgical procedures or underlying illnesses. The aim of this study was to assess...

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Main Authors: Minna Kallioinen, Annalotta Scheinin, Mikael Maksimow, Jaakko Långsjö, Kaike Kaisti, Riikka Takala, Tero Vahlberg, Katja Valli, Marko Salmi, Harry Scheinin, Anu Maksimow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-019-0895-3