Dr. Abhishek Shukla explains that Atropine is a crucial emergency medicine used in ICU settings, especially when a patient’s heart rate drops dangerously low (bradycardia) and the diagnosis is still unclear. One ampule contains 1 ml = 0.6 mg of the drug. It can be given through intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), or subcutaneous (SC) routes. In emergencies, 3–4 mg can be given safely, with a three-minute gap between every two doses until the heart rate improves. Atropine is also used in mushro

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