Clinical management of malignant hyperpyrexia.
Experience with eight cases of malignant hyperpyrexia are presented. The different types are described and illustrated by clinical cases. Early recognition of this condition is the cornerstone in the successful management of the complication. Early diagnosis and methods of treatment are described.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000009:adverse effects
D013390:Succinylcholine; D006221:Halothane