COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF INTRATHECAL BUPIVACAINE (0.5% HEAVY) WITH MIDAZOLAM 1 MG VERSUS 2 MG AS AN ADJUVANT IN SUBARACHNOID BLOCK FOR ELECTIVE LOWER ABDOMINAL SURGERIES
Background: Spinal anaesthesiais widely used for lower abdominal surgeries due to its rapid onset and effective analgesia. However, limited duration of action remains a concern. Intrathecal midazolam, acting via GABA receptors, has been shown to enhance analgesic effects when used as an adjuvant to bupivacaine. This st...