Open AccessLocal Reflex Mechanisms: Influence on Basal Genioglossal Muscle Activation in Normal Subjects
Author(s) -
David P. White,
Jill Edwards,
Steven A. Shea
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
sleep
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.222
H-Index - 207
eISSN - 1550-9109
pISSN - 0161-8105
DOI - 10.1093/sleep/21.7.719
Subject(s) - basal (medicine) , reflex , anesthesia , medicine , airway resistance , psychology , airway , insulin
To define the influence of topical nasopharyngeal anesthesia on genioglossal EMG responsiveness to both negative pressure and basal muscle activity. The effects on airway mechanics (resistance and collapsibility) were also determined.
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