Medial pontine reticular formation: A potential anesthetic target
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2008.00334
- Author:
Jia-Feng WANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurobiology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cholinergic neuron;
General anesthesia;
Media pontine reticular formation
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;29(3):334-336
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Medial pontine reticular formation (mPRF),an important part of brainstem reticular formation, has drawn great attention from anesthesiologists due to its close relation with not only consciousness, but also analgesia, muscle relaxation and autonomic reflex. Progress in related research may provide evidence for understanding the mechanism of general anesthesia; meanwhile,it may serve as an effective anesthesia target site, which may contribute to improvement in anesthetic effect and reduction of complications.
