Malignant hyperthermia: how to spot it early.
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but potentially fatal metabolic syndrome triggered in susceptible patients by certain inhalational anesthetics and depolarizing muscle relaxants. Vigilant monitoring and quick intervention are essential in preventing organ damage and death.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.
Samantha Spaw
SS
Haslego
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D003620:Dantrolene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents; D003620:Dantrolene