Malignant hyperthermia (MH): management

Evidence-based neurology checklist on malignant hyperthermia (mh): management: Basic investigations Lactic acid: this is increased Creatinine kinase (CK): this is frequently >10,000 iu/L Urinalysis: for myoglobinuria Renal function test: especially potassium Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) muscle…

Basic investigations

  • Lactic acid: this is increased
  • Creatinine kinase (CK): this is frequently >10,000 iu/L
  • Urinalysis: for myoglobinuria
  • Renal function test: especially potassium

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) muscle

In-vitro contracture test (IVCT): types

Prevention of exertional rhabdomyolysis

Acute treatment

Anaesthetic management

References

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