Depression of laryngeal reflexes during keatmine anaesthesia.
The competence of the laryngeal-closure reflex was assessed in a group of patients having ketamine anaesthesia and found to be depressed. All patients in a control group of conscious volunteers had a competent reflex. The possible dangers of ketamine anaesthesia without endotracheal intubation are discussed.
D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003287:Contrast Media; D003510:Cyclohexanes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003679:Deglutition / Q000187:drug effects; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007830:Larynx / Q000187:drug effects*; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012018:Reflex / Q000187:drug effects*
D000700:Analgesics; D000777:Anesthetics; D003287:Contrast Media; D003510:Cyclohexanes