Understanding molecular stereochemistry is fundamental to modern anaesthetic practice. The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within drug molecules directly impacts their pharmacological properties, with some arrangements being therapeutically beneficial while others may be inactive or even harmful. This episode explores the critical concept of isomerism in anaesthetic drugs, with particular focus on how molecular handedness affects drug choice.

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