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Archive > December, 2005 Vol. VI, No. 12

Is It Malignant Hyperthermia?

Three case studies to test your knowledge of the signs and symptoms.

Ronald S. Litman, DO Philadelphia, Pa. and Henry Rosenberg, MD

As anesthetic complications go, malignant hyperthermia is rare, but it's potentially fatal. It's possible to screen patients who report a family history of MH (it's inherited) and to prevent it by avoiding triggering agents, especially in patients who are known to be susceptible (see "Screening for MH"). But suppose that a patient whose operative history doesn't indicate susceptibility appears to be having an MH episode. Is it MH? Here are three real cases reported to the MH Hotline (800-MH-HYPER) to test your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the complication.

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