Ep 243: A Crisis of Malignant Proportions

Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare and dreaded complication specific to anesthesia. It’s a systemic hypermetabolic syndrome that can result in severe disability or even death. In this episode Jeremy and Sass review the pathophysiology, preoperative considerations, signs and symptoms, complications, and management of this uncommon, but significant critical event. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: The pathophysiology of Malignant Hyperthermia 3:29 How can you identify patients who might be at risk of MH? 5:54 What’s the best way to test for this and what are the major signs and symptoms? 9:44 How do we manage an MH case when we think we have one? 15:48 The antidote to make this situation stop. 19:10 Details on dosing. 23:06 The potential complications that could occur. 26:43   Resources: Connect with the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS): 1-800-664-9737 https://www.mhaus.org/   About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/ Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com  Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf