Anesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of malignant hyperthermia? What’s the treatment?
A
Signs: muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, metabolic acidosis, and hyperkalemia
Treatment: dantrolene, a muscle relaxant that abolishes excitation-contraction coupling in muscle cells
2
Q
What is the best test to determine esophageal vs endotracheal intubation?
A
End-tidal CO2 detector
