Does brachial plexus block with midazolam and bupivacaine improve analgesia?
Midazolam (50 microg x kg(-1)) in combination with 30 mL of bupivacaine (0.5%) hastened onset of sensory and motor block, and improved postoperative analgesia when used in brachial plexus block, without producing any adverse events.
Competitive ski mountaineering is characterized by an important cardiopulmonary strain and requires a high degree of physical fitness.