Anaesthesiologists and the Perils of Misidentification: Atropine vs. Dexmedetomidine in the Preoperative Period

In the preoperative period, anaesthesiologists play a crucial role in patient care, particularly in medication administration. The distinction between medications can be pivotal, especially when considering atropine and dexmedetomidine—two medications that, despite looking similar and being of the same size, have vastly different effects, particularly in the context of bradycardia. Atropine is commonly used to … Read more

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