Malignant hyperthermia in a trauma patient

Authors

Valerie Carpenter, Daemen College
Brenton LaRiccia, University of Rochester Medical Center
Peter J. Papadakos, University of Rochester Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Source

Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Publication Date

2015-01-01

Volume

28

Issue

1

First Page

45

Last Page

47

Abstract

Copyright © 2015 American Academy of Physician Assistants. Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening disorder caused by exposure to certain anesthetics. Prompt recognition and intervention is crucial. This article focuses on preoperative patient screening as well as perioperative and postoperative recognition and management.

Keywords

Anesthesia, Dantrolene, End-tidal carbon dioxide, Malignant hyperthermia, Neuromuscular blockers, Volatile

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000453862.54700.78

Recommended Citation

Carpenter, Valerie; LaRiccia, Brenton; and Papadakos, Peter J., "Malignant hyperthermia in a trauma patient" (2015). Articles & Book Chapters. 251.
https://digitalcommons.daemen.edu/faculty_scholar/251

https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000453862.54700.78