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Hyperthermi Flashcards

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Malignant hyperthermia

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Caused by administration of anaesthetic drugs with a genetic predisposition to malignant hyperthermia

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What drugs cause MH

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Volatile anaesthetic agents
Depolarising neuromuscular blocking drugs

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Types of heat stroke

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Classic non-exertional (environment)
Exertional

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Risk factors for hyperthermia

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Lack of acclimatisation, dehydration, alcohol, obesity, CVS disease, skin conditions (psoriasis), hyperthyroidism, phaeochromocytoma, medications

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Heat stroke triad

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Temp >40
Neurological symptoms (confusion, seizures, coma)
High environmental temps or strenuous exercise

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Drugs that can be used to MH

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Dantrolene

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