Suspected malignant hyperthermia during sevoflurane anesthesia.

Abstract excerpt

Malignant hyperthermia is a rare anesthetic-related disorder. We present a case with unusual presentation. A boy aged 3 years and 9 months who was scheduled for Hotz's operation presented normally before the operation. Anesthesia was induced by atropine, thiopental and sevoflurane. Trachea intubation was facilitated by succinylcholine. Jaw stiffness was first noted although trachea was intubated without...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Anesthetics, Inhalation
• Share to Child, Preschool
• Share to RYR1 gene