Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Anesthesia and the immune system.

J H Lecky

    The Surgical Clinics of North America
    |August 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Anesthesia and surgery can weaken the immune system, increasing risks of infection and tumor spread. This study offers guidance on anesthetic management for high-risk patients.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Unanticipated admission to the hospital following ambulatory surgery.

    JAMA·1989
    Same author

    Hospital resources used for inpatient and ambulatory surgery.

    Anesthesiology·1988
    Same author

    Airway heating reduces recovery time (cost) in outpatients.

    Anesthesiology·1987
    Same author

    A departmental policy addressing chemical substance abuse.

    Anesthesiology·1986
    Same author

    The health of operating room personnel.

    Anesthesiology·1985
    Same author

    Anesthetic pollution in the operating room: a notice to operating room personnel.

    Anesthesiology·1980
    Same journal

    Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities, and Surgical Equity.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Beyond the Scalpel's Reach.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Stepwise Solutions-Society.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Stepwise Solutions-Hospitals.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Stepwise Solutions for Providers.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Stepwise Solutions-Patients Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities, and Surgical Equity.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Anesthesiology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Anesthesia and surgical procedures can suppress the immune system.
    • This immunosuppression may facilitate bacterial infections and the spread of tumors.
    • Altered immune responses can also affect transplanted tissues and allergic reactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the potential impact of anesthesia and surgery on immune function.
    • To provide recommendations for anesthetic management in patients susceptible to infection or tumor metastasis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on anesthesia, immunology, and surgical outcomes.
    • Analysis of risk factors associated with compromised immune responses during and after procedures.
    • Development of evidence-based suggestions for anesthetic protocols.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Anesthetic agents and surgical stress can modulate immune cell activity.
    • Increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and tumor recurrence is a potential consequence.
    • Careful anesthetic planning can mitigate some of these immunological risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Anesthesia and operation necessitate careful consideration of immune status.
    • Proactive anesthetic strategies are crucial for managing patients at risk of infection or tumor spread.
    • Optimizing anesthetic management can improve patient outcomes by supporting immune function.