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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol 16, 99-105, Copyright © 1969 by Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

Three Cases of Malignant Hyperthermia with Special Consideration of Management

B. A. BRITT M.D., DIP.ANAES., F.R.C.P.(C)1 and R. A. GORDON M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), F.F.A.R.C.S.1

1 Departments of Anaesthesia and Pharmacology, University of Toronto

Three cases of malignant hyperthermia during anaesthesia have been presented, which illustrate some of the problems commonly encountered in the management of this syndrome.

Prevention, early recognition, and therapeutic management of malignant hyperthermia have been discussed. The importance of detection of afflicted relatives is stressed. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent death. The mainstays of treatment are cooling, buffers, hyperventilation with oxygen, and frequent monitoring of temperature, serum electrolytes, blood gases, and urine output.






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