[Changes of serum IL-1, IL-2R and TNF-alpha levels in divers after 150 m Heliox saturation -182 m excursion in the open sea diving].

Objective To observe the change of the serum IL 1, IL 2R and TNF α levels in divers after deep saturation in the open sea diving. Method Eight divers experienced 150 m heliox saturation -182 m excursion diving. Serum levels of IL 1, IL 2R and TNF α level before and after diving were measured by ELISA. Results There was no significant change of serum TNF α level after saturation diving, but serum levels of IL 1, IL 2R increased significantly after saturation diving. Conclusion Deep open sea saturation diving had significant effects on serum IL 6, IL 2R levels of the divers.