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Archive >  Patient Safety 2010

My Brush With Malignant Hyperthermia

The patient survived because we were prepared to react quickly and proficiently when the crisis struck.

Shawn Banks, MD

Earlier this year, I managed the anesthesia of a 19-year-old male patient who suffered a malignant hyperthermic crisis more than 10 hours into a lengthy orthopedic procedure. My experience with MH was stressful but ended well, thanks to pre-emptive planning and proven treatment protocols that worked when it mattered most. The event impressed upon me the importance of having a fully stocked MH cart, a clearly written response protocol, and a surgical team trained in the recognition and management of MH. Be sure you can answer the following questions in order to avoid an MH emergency or avert disaster when the disorder strikes unexpectedly.

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