Article
Malignant hyperthermia.
British journal of perioperative nursing : the journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses - 1 Sept 2005
McNeil Beverley
Abstract excerpt
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare genetic condition which may manifest for the first time during anaesthesia associated with a routine surgical procedure. Characterised initially by muscle rigidity, increased body temperature and metabolic acidosis, the syndrome may prove fatal unless prompt, effective treatment is administered. The sudden development of MH constitutes a medical emergency; hence it is...
Topics
- Anesthesia, General
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Incidence
- Male
- Malignant Hyperthermia