[Malignant hyperthermia: clinical aspects and treatment (author's transl)].
The essential epidemiologic, pathophysiologic and clinical data of malignant hyperthermia are presented. Prophylactic measures, early recognition and an effective therapy schedule may reduce the appallingly high lethality of this rare complication during general anaesthesia.
D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D006801:Humans; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011343:Procaine; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
D011343:Procaine
Klinik und Therapie der maligen Hyperthermie.