Multiple anaesthetics for a malignant hyperthermia susceptible patient.
A patient is described who has received nine anaesthetics, the last three since he was confirmed as susceptible to malignant hyperthermia. The ninth anaesthetic illustrates the prophylactic therapy and management in detail. Certain aspects of the problem are discussed.
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Welsh Regional Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, St Lawrence Hospital, Chepstow, Gwent.
D000293:Adolescent; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000777:Anesthetics; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic
D000777:Anesthetics