Article
[Malignant hyperthermia].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 21 Apr 2003
Glahn Klaus Peter Egede
Abstract excerpt
Malignant hyperthermia susceptibility is a rare pharmacogenetic muscular disorder that may lead to potentially fatal complications in routine anesthesia. Malignant hyperthermia is triggered by volatile anesthetics and succinylcholine. In this article the pathophysiology of malignant hyperthermia, its signs, symptoms and treatment as well as safe anesthetic agents for individuals susceptible to malignant...
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