Open AccessEfficacy of intrathecal midazolam in potentiating the analgesic effect of intrathecal fentanyl in patients undergoing lower limb surgery
Author(s) -
Anshu Gupta,
Hemlata Kamat,
Utpala Kharod
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.164650
Subject(s) - medicine , fentanyl , anesthesia , midazolam , intrathecal , analgesic , blockade , bupivacaine , sedation , receptor
The intrathecal administration of combination of drugs has a synergistic effect on the subarachnoid block characteristics. This study was designed to study the efficacy of intrathecal midazolam in potentiating the analgesic duration of fentanyl along with prolonged sensorimotor blockade.