Effects of Morphine and Midazolam on Pharyngeal Function, Airway Protection, and Coordination of Breathing and Swallowing in Healthy Adults.

Anna I Hårdemark Cedborg, Eva Sundman, Katarina Bodén, Hanne Witt Hedström, Richard Kuylenstierna, Olle Ekberg, Lars I Eriksson

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Abstract

Drugs used for sedation in anesthesia and intensive care may cause pharyngeal dysfunction and increased risk for aspiration. In this study, the authors investigate the impact of sedative doses of morphine and midazolam on pharyngeal function during swallowing and coordination of breathing and swallowing.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1253-1267
JournalAnesthesiology
Volume122
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Anesthesiology and Intensive Care

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