Preoperative and operative considerations in malignant hyperpyrexia.
Malignant hyperpyrexia is a condition characterized by fever and often by skeletal muscle rigidity usually triggered by the administration of general anesthetic agents. A review of the current literature is given to emphasize preoperative and operative considerations. An uncomplicated case is presented to illustrate the special care that these individuals require.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011300:Preoperative Care