title: Measurement of the sensitivity of upper airway reflexes.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Anaesthesia, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Langton
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Barker
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Key
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000641:Ammonia; D004867:Equipment Design; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005931:Glottis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation / Q000187:drug effects; D012018:Reflex / Q000187:drug effects*; D012684:Sensory Thresholds / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000641:Ammonia