Effects of music listening on Cortisol levels and Propofol consumption during spinal anaesthesia

Background: This study explores effects of instrumental music on the hormonal system (as indicated by serum cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone), the immune system (as indicated by immunoglobulin A) and sedative drug requirements during surgery (elective total hip joint replacement under spinal...

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Main Authors: Stefan eKoelsch, Julian eFuermetz, Ulrich eSack, Katrin eBauer, Maximilian eHohenadel, Martin eWiegel, Udo eKaisers, Wolfgang eHeinke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00058/full