Effect of dexmedetomidine sedation on swallowing reflex: A pilot study.

Journal: Journal of dental sciences
Published Date: Oct 18, 2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Swallowing reflex depression during dental treatment or oral surgery may cause water to enter the lower respiratory tract, leading to coughing, thus hindering these procedures. Based on the hypothesis that dexmedetomidine (DEX) sedation may depress swallowing reflex, we aimed to characterize its effects on swallowing reflex and elucidate the affected functions.

Authors

  • Takuro Sanuki
    Division of Clinical Physiology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
  • Gaku Mishima
    Division of Clinical Physiology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
  • Takao Ayuse
    Division of Clinical Physiology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.

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