OBJECTIVES Lung ischaemia–reperfusion injury is a complex pathophysiological process
due to the production of reactive oxygen species and the generation of inflammatory …

Objective This study was designed to assess the impact of thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA)
in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Methods This is a single‐centre …

Background/Aim: Although it has been reported that different molecules are effective in
preventing ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, the most effective treatment is still unknown …

Background Epidural analgesia is perceived to modulate the stress response after open
surgery. This study aimed to explore the feasibility and impact of measuring the stress …

Bupivacaine is a widely used, local anesthetic agent that blocks voltage‐gated Na+
channels when used for neuro‐axial blockades. Much lower concentrations of bupivacaine …

The lung is one of the most sensitive organs that are vulnerable to injuries induced by lower
limb ischemia–reperfusion. Scutellarin is a flavonoid glycoside extracted from the Chinese …

Background: Cervical sympathetic blockade has been found to reduce cerebral vascular
resistance and improve focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. In this study, we tested …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Post-ischemia reperfusion can lead to oxidative stress and an
increase in oxidative markers. Employing preventive strategies and antioxidant agents may …

Aims: The activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is crucial at an early stage in the
development of an inflammatory reaction. A study of metabolic events globally and locally in …

Background The sympathetic nervous system is considered to modulate the endotoxin-
induced activation of immune cells. Here we investigate whether thoracic epidural …