Malignant hyperthermia: routine monitoring and early detection.
A case of malignant hyperthermia during an emergency operation is described. The anesthetic management for the same patient undergoing a subsequent operation is also described. The importance of adequate monitoring during anesthesia is discussed.
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012086:Reoperation; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*