title: Sedation depends on the level of sensory block induced by spinal anaesthesia.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Tenon AP-HP, Paris, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gentili
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Huu
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Enel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hollande
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bonnet
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D008874:Midazolam