MEASUREMENT OF THE SENSITIVITY OF UPPER AIRWAY REFLEXES

被引:23
作者
LANGTON, JA
MURPHY, PJ
BARKER, P
KEY, A
SMITH, G
机构
[1] University Department of Anaesthesia, Leicester Royal Infirmary
关键词
AIRWAY; MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES; AIRWAY REFLEXES;
D O I
10.1093/bja/70.2.126
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
We describe a method for measurement of the sensitivity of upper airway reflexes. The technique is based upon delivery of an irritant chemical stimulus (dilute concentrations of ammonia vapour) to the upper airway. The technique is non-invasive and uses equipment which is portable, allowing measurements to be made in the clinical environment.
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页码:126 / 130
页数:5
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