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May 13, 2022 · Malignant hyperthermia is a severe reaction to certain drugs used for anesthesia. This severe reaction typically includes a dangerously high body temperature, rigid muscles or spasms, a rapid heart rate, and other symptoms. Without prompt treatment, the complications caused by malignant hyperthermia can be fatal.
Apr 25, 2022 · Overview. What is malignant hyperthermia? Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic disease that causes a life-threatening reaction to certain anesthesia medications. The disorder usually runs in families and is treatable. General anesthesia allows a person to undergo surgery without awareness.
Aug 17, 2023 · Fulminant malignant hyperthermia reactions may have only a few of the usual signs. It requires a high index of suspicion of malignant hyperthermia to effect a timely and correct diagnosis and treatment. Malignant hyperthermia can occur at any time during the intraoperative and postoperative periods.
- Stacey Watt, Russell K. McAllister
- 2023/08/17
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a type of severe reaction that occurs in response to particular medications used during general anesthesia, among those who are susceptible. Symptoms include muscle rigidity, fever, and a fast heart rate. Complications can include muscle breakdown and high blood potassium.
Jul 7, 2023 · Malignant hyperthermia is when you have an extremely high body temperature caused by certain chemicals or other triggers. If left untreated, malignant hyperthermia can...
Mar 26, 2024 · Malignant hyperthermia (MH) manifests clinically as a hypermetabolic crisis when an MH-susceptible (MHS) individual is exposed to a volatile anesthetic (eg, halothane, isoflurane, sevoflurane, desflurane) or succinylcholine [ 1-5 ]. This topic will discuss the incidence, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and acute management of MH.
