Malignant hyperthermia.
Although MH is a rare disease, occurring 1 in 7000 to 14,000 anesthetics in children and one in 50,000 to 200,000 anesthetics in adults, the critical care nurses must possess knowledge of its causes and treatment. MH can be potentially fatal. With aggressive intervention, both morbidity and mortality will be reduced.
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011997:Recovery Room