Perioperative Music in Obese Patients Under Spinal Anesthesia

The Effect of Music Versus Midazolam on Perioperative Anxiety of Obese Patients Under Spinal Anesthesia

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether music or midazolam has a greater anxiolytic effect on obese patients undergoing spinal anesthesia. It will also determine the safety of music compared to midazolam in this population (differences in blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation). The main question to answer: Music or midazolam is more effective in reducing anxiety in obese patients under spinal anesthesia?

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who are > 18 years old
• patients with Body Mass Index -ΒΜΙ>30 kg/m2
• patients who will give informed consent in receiving spinal anaesthesia
• patients who will give informed consent in participating in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• absolute contraindications of spinal anaesthesia,
• severe psychiatric, cognitive or sensory impairment
• mother language other than greek,
• known hypersensitivity to midazolam,
• renal impairment