The Effect of an Opioid on the Lower Esophageal Sphincter During Anesthesia Induction
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study evaluates the effects of adding an opioid (alfentanil) during anesthesia induction
with respect to the barrierpressure in the esophagogastric junction.
The secondary aim was to investigate whether the effect of cricoid pressure influences the
barrierpressure.