Malignant hyperpyrexia. A case report of successful treatment and subsequent uneventful general anaesthesia.
A case of successfully treated fulminant malignant hyperpyrexia induced by halothane is reported. The patient underwent uneventful general anaesthesia with Althesin, nitrous oxide, fentanyl and pancuronium 1 week later. The treatment of the established MH-syndrome and its prevention in MH-susceptible patients are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D006221:Halothane