Accidental use of glucose solution in an arterial cannula flush system

Abstract

and produce excellent sedative effects [3]. They exert a central sympatholytic action, improving haemodynamic stability in response to tracheal intubation and surgical stress and reduce general anaesthetic and opioid requirements. Furthermore, they may be beneficial in the prophylaxis and treatment of peri-operative myocardial ischaemia [4]. The role of magnesium in attenuating the stress response is also worth considering. Magnesium plays an important role in many physiological processes such as regulation of blood catecholamine concentrations, particularly adrenaline and noradrenaline [5].