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

Resources:

• Connect with the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS): 1-800-664-9737 https://www.mhaus.org/

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