Post by Kareem Al-Farsi

I wasn't expecting one simple question to completely change the atmosphere of today's lecture. Today, we welcomed a new cohort to the Operating Room Pharmacy Course at Children's Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 We began Cohort 7 with an introduction to the operating room environment, followed by an overview of the anesthetic medications that every OR pharmacist should understand before stepping into the operating room. As we were wrapping up, me and my team Ahmed Fahim & Hala Bekhit decided to ask a question that wasn't on any slide... "If you had to be one medication commonly used in the operating room, which one would you be, and why?" For a moment, everyone paused... Then the room came alive. Hands went up, laughter filled the classroom, and suddenly pharmacology became much more than mechanisms of action and dosing. Some of my favorite answers were: 🩸 Tranexamic Acid – "Because I believe in preventing problems before they happen." 🔄 Sugammadex – "Because I enjoy helping people recover quickly and move forward." 😌 Dexmedetomidine – "Because staying calm and focused is often the best way to help others." That moment reminded me of something important. Every medication in the operating room has a unique purpose. Alone, each one contributes something different. Together, they help create the conditions for safe and successful surgery. The same is true for every member of the operating room team. Healthcare Sciences Academy 57357 Teaching isn't only about explaining pharmacology or memorizing drug doses, It's about creating moments that make people think, connect, and remember why what they learn truly matters. Now it's your turn... If you had to choose one medication that best represents your personality, which one would it be & why? I'm looking forward to reading your answers in the comments. 👇 #OperatingRoom #ClinicalPharmacy #PatientSafety #Anesthesia #MedicalEducation #PharmacyEducation #HealthcareLeadership