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Recognizing and managing a malignant hyperthermia crisis: guidelines from the European Malignant Hyperthermia Group

Glahn, K. P. E. and Ellis, F. R. and Halsall, P. J. and Müller, C. R. and Snoeck, M. M. J. and Urwyler, A. and Wappler, F. and European Malignant Hyperthermia Group, . (2010) Recognizing and managing a malignant hyperthermia crisis: guidelines from the European Malignant Hyperthermia Group. British journal of anaesthesia, Vol. 105, H. 4. pp. 417-420.

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Abstract

Survival from a malignant hyperthermia (MH) crisis is highly dependent on early recognition and prompt action. MH crises are very rare and an increasing use of total i.v. anaesthesia is likely to make it even rarer, leading to the potential risk of reduced awareness of MH. In addition, dantrolene, the cornerstone of successful MH treatment, is unavailable in large areas around the world thereby increasing the risk of MH fatalities in these areas. The European Malignant Hyperthermia Group collected and reviewed all guidelines available from the various MH centres in order to provide a consensus document. The guidelines consist of two textboxes: Box 1 on recognizing MH and Box 2 on the treatment of an MH crisis.
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Anästhesiologie > Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin (Urwyler)
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Anästhesiologie > Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin (Urwyler)
UniBasel Contributors:Urwyler, Albert
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Oxford University Press
ISSN:0007-0912
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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Last Modified:21 Jun 2013 12:29
Deposited On:21 Jun 2013 12:28

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