Case 25 Flashcards

1
Q

What is malignant hyperthermia?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
  1. What is the pathophysiology of malignant hyperthermia?
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
  1. What are the clinical characteristics of malignant hyperthermia?
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q
  1. Discuss masseter muscle rigidity during induction.
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
  1. Explain the known triggering agents for malignant
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
  1. Describe the pharmacology of dantrolene and its use in malignant hyperthermia.
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q
  1. How is a suspected case of malignant hyperthermia treated?
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q
  1. What is the preparation for a known case of malignant hyperthermia?
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  1. What is the “gold standard” for diagnosing malignant hyperthermia?
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q
  1. Is genetic testing available for malignant hyperthermia susceptibility? hyperthermia.
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q
  1. What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q
  1. What are some medicolegal issues in malignant hyperthermia?
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly