Malignant hyperthermia.
A short review of the history, incidence, and present-day concept of the etiology of malignant hyperthermia is presented. Protocols for diagnosis, treatment of the unexpected occurrence, and management of known malignant hyperthermic patients is presented. The exact etiology of the syndrome is still unknown.
D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D000818:Animals; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D012519:Sarcoplasmic Reticulum / Q000378:metabolism
D002118:Calcium; D006221:Halothane