Effects of remifentanil on pharyngeal swallowing: A double blind randomised cross-over study in healthy volunteers
CONCLUSION: Remifentanil induced dysfunction of the pharyngeal swallowing mechanism. This may contribute to an increased risk of aspiration.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT01924234 (www.clinicaltrials.gov ).
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pharmacology Source Type: research
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