Gag Reflex-Mediated Restoration of Sinus Rhythm during TEE Probe Insertion for Atrial Fibrillation: A Word of Caution [PDF]
Case Reports in Cardiology, 2020 It is recommended to attempt vagal maneuvers as initial therapy in various types of supraventricular tachycardia. While various forms of vagal techniques have been described, a gag reflex-mediated vagal technique, to the best of our knowledge, has not ...
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Effect of nebulized dexmedetomidine on gag reflex suppression and sedation quality in pediatric patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC AnesthesiologyBackground Pediatric patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal (GI) interventions frequently require sedation and analgesia due to the challenges associated with endoscopic probe placement, particularly the gag reflex.
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Gag reflex management in dental practice: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2025 [PDF]
Frontiers in Oral HealthBackgroundThe gag reflex is a common challenge in dental practice, often causing discomfort and leading to treatment avoidance, especially during procedures like taking dental impressions.
Yena Gan +10 more
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Oropharyngeal examination as a predictor of obstructive sleep apnea: pilot study of gag reflex and palatal reflex [PDF]
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2011 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has high prevalence and may cause serious comorbities. The aim of this trial was to show if simple noninvasive methods such as gag reflex and palatal reflex are prospective multivariate assessments of predictor variables for
Juliana Spelta Valbuza +5 more
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Evaluation of the effects of acupuncture on P6 and anti-gagging acupoints on the gag reflex
Dental Hypotheses, 2015 Introduction: Hyperactive gag reflex can make dental treatment procedures intolerable for some patients; so, it is highly important for the dentist to control it. Acupuncture is a technique used to control this phenomenon.
Abbas Haghighat +4 more
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Controlling gag reflex whit low power laser acupuncture on point P6: A case report
Regeneration, Reconstruction & Restoration, 2019 Introduction: Gag reflex is common during dental procedure such as, taking radiography, oral examination and alginate impression. This reflex has negative impact on the quality of any dental procedure.
Javad Sarabadani +2 more
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Acupuncture for Relief of Gag Reflex in Patients Undergoing Transoesophageal Echocardiography—A Protocol for a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial [PDF]
Medicines, 2020 Background: Gagging during transesophageal echocardiography examination (TEE) can be distressing and even dangerous for patients. The needling of acupuncture point CV24 was described to be effective in reducing the gag reflex during TEE in patients with ...
Taras I. Usichenko +4 more
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Effect of Elaeagnus Angustifolia Lozenge on Gag Reflex in Dental Patients
Journal of Islamic Dental Association of Iran, 2012 Background and Aim : Gag reflex is one of the most common problems in dental treatment. All researches performed to reduce or eliminate this reflex were not effective or were time-consuming.
Ehsan Hekmatian +2 more
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Awareness and prevention of patient gag reflex among pedodontists in India: A web-based survey
Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2016 Aim: The aim of this study is to devise a reliable and valid web-based survey to predict the awareness level and prevention of patient's gag reflex among Indian pedodontists.
Soumik Roy +5 more
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Gag reflex: A dentist�s perspective
International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research, 2015 The gag reflex, which is protective in nature, occurs commonly during prosthetic or dental treatment. It is a complex physiological phenomenon and many dental practitioners are facing problems with the same. Gag reflex is a frustrating problem in many dental procedures and may result in a compromised treatment.
Sanajay Kumar +3 more
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