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