Malignant hyperthermia: how to be prepared?

Corvetto M.; Heider, R; Cavallieri S.

Abstract

Malignant hyperthermia is an autosomal dominant genetic disease that affects the skeletal muscle. Specifically corresponds to a hypermetabolic response against triggering agents such as halogenated gases and the muscle relaxant succinylcholine. Because MH is a potentially fatal disease and ocurrs unexpectedly during a surgery, it is important to stablish how should be the perioperative management of these patients. The aim of this review is to present the current knowledge about the incidence, pathophysiology and triggers of malignant hyperthermia in addition to concepts for the safe management of these patients.

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Título según WOS: Malignant hyperthermia: how to be prepared?
Título de la Revista: REVISTA CHILENA DE CIRUGIA
Volumen: 65
Número: 3
Editorial: Elsevier
Fecha de publicación: 2013
Página de inicio: 279
Página final: 284
Idioma: Spanish
Notas: ISI