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Anesthesia
Consider the effect of anesthesia when measuring circulating blood elements
December 12th, 2004
Researchers have investigated the effects of anesthesia and vehicle injection on circulating blood elements in C3H/HeN male mice. Investigators in the United States report, "The induction and maintenance of general anesthesia can lead to profound alterations of many organ systems, especially the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and nervous systems. Moreover, distinct from their cardiopulmonary effects, certain anesthetics can induce physiologic and behavioral changes, which may persist after recovery from anesthesia. Knowledge of the effects of anesthesia and anesthetic agents on hematologic measurements is important." K.O. Jacobsen and colleagues of the...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2004-12-12)
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