The influence of anesthesia on surgical stress response
Autori:
Marcela Čučković, Jasminka Peršec
Sažetak
Summary
The surgical stress response is a complex series of pathophysiological neuroendocrine, metabolic and immunological changes that occur as a reaction to tissue injury, for the purpose of preserving the homeostasis of the organism. Increased stress response increases the risk of developing postoperative complications and prolonged recovery from surgery. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the impact of anesthesia on the surgical stress response by searching available literature in database. The greatest influence on the level of surgical stress is the extent of the tissue injury. The choice of anesthetic technique plays a major role in modulating the stress response. Anesthetic drugs have different effects on hormone secretion, metabolism and inflammatory reactions in the organism. Preoperative preparation of the patient and postoperative care also affect the extent of the stress reaction. Further studies and education are needed in order to raise awareness of the role of anesthesia in this complex response of the organism.