title: Propofol for anesthesia in a patient susceptible to malignant hyperthermia.
abstract: Propofol may be a useful anesthetic in the management of malignant hyperthermia patients. It appears not to trigger malignant hyperthermia while providing stress-free conditions. This case report, along with a small number of others, documents the safe use of propofol for this patient population.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine, Boston 02111.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D015760:Alfentanil; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia; D015742:Propofol
chemical_list: D015760:Alfentanil; D015742:Propofol