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Malignant Hyperthermia Flashcards

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List triggers for MH.

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Volatile Anesthetics & SCh

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List signs of MH crisis

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  1. tachycardia
  2. rapidly increasing ETCO2
  3. skin mottling
  4. tachypnea
  5. increase in temp
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List the treatment regimen for MH.

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  1. STOP THE TRIGGER
  2. 100% O2 hyperventilation
  3. Dantrolene 2.5mg/kg IV (repeat 5-10mins; MAX 10mg/kg)
  4. Actively cool pt
  5. correct hyperkalmia and metabolic acidosis
  6. Monitor labs and maintain UO >2cc/kg/hr (hydration, mannitol, lasix) watch for rhabdo
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What is the dose of Dantrolene for MH?

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2.5mg/kg IV (repeat q5-10mins prn)

MAX 10mg/kg

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TXWES Reference Guide Sectionalized (30 decks)

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