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The Vagus Nerve: A Review of Perioperative Parasympathetic Stimulation

Dr Marc Lincoln1†, Dr David O’Driscoll1, Dr Sinead Farrell2

1Specialist Registrar in Anaesthesia, Sligo University Hospital, Ireland

2Consultant Anaesthetist, Sligo University Hospital, Ireland

Edited by: Dr Nishkarsh Gupta, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India; Dr Zainub Jooma, Anaesthetic Consultant, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa

†Corresponding author email: lincolnmarc@gmail.com

DOI: 10.28923/atotw.550

Published July 1, 2025

Abstract

This tutorial provides a comprehensive analysis of peri-operative vagus nerve stimulation management, focusing on identifying at-risk patients, managing vagally mediated complications and optimising treatment strategies throughout the surgical process.

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