Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
September 2017
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Vol:
18
Issue:
3

Conscious sedation using propofol for the treatment of patients with hypersensitive gag reflexes

Gagging is defined as an ejectory contraction of the muscles of the pharyngeal sphincter. This is a normal healthy
physiological mechanism, preventing foreign objects from entering the pharynx, larynx or trachea. Although
gagging is cited as a normal protective reflex, problems have emerged with some patients suffering from a
hypersensitive response whilst undergoing basic dental treatment. This paper discusses the problem and describes six case reports in which propofol was used to help overcome patient difficulties.

Key words: Conscious sedation, gag reflex, gagging, propofol

Article Price
£15.00
Institution Article Price
£
Page Start
77
Page End
86
Authors
C Dickinson, H M S Anwar, M Burke, E Heidari, S Koburunga, J Edwards, N Nizarali

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