[Effect of high long-term peridural blockade on the indicators of cellular and humoral immunity in severe cranio-cerebral trauma].

The investigation of indices of the humoral and cell immunity in 48 patients with severe cranio-cerebral injuries and results of high prolonged peridural blockade in 21 patients has shown the efficacy of this curative measure for preventing "shock lung". The blockade has been found however to inhibit indices of immunity and should not be longer than 48 hours.