title: Lower limb compartment syndrome resulting from malignant hyperthermia.
abstract: We report a case of compartment syndrome complicating malignant hyperthermia (MH) in a previously healthy patient. An intraoperative MH crisis responded to treatment with intravenous dantrolene. The patient subsequently developed a lower limb compartment syndrome which required fasciotomy. Recognition of the link between MH and compartment syndrome helps ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment of this rare complication of MH.
authors.affiliation: Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Andrzejowski
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Currie
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000150:complications*