Sedation depends on the level of sensory block induced by spinal anaesthesia.
We have investigated the relationship between the extent of spinal block and occurrence of sedation. In a first series of 43 patients, the distribution of sedation score (measured on the Ramsey scale) was related to the extent of spinal block (pinprick). In a second series of 33 patients, the relationship between sedation score and spinal block persisted after injection of midazolam 1 mg. This study confirmed that high spinal block was associated with increased sedation.
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Hôpital Tenon AP-HP, Paris, France.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001364:Awareness / Q000187:drug effects*; D016292:Procedural Sedation; D006801:Humans; D008874:Midazolam / Q000494:pharmacology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012677:Sensation / Q000187:drug effects
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D008874:Midazolam