An unusual case of malignant hyperpyrexia

Peltz, B.; Carstens, J. H.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1975.tb00866.x

Cited by 4 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 15 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…[ 8 ] It is noteworthy to mention that the incidence of MH crisis is thought to be less in individuals of black African descent. [ 35 36 37 38 39 ] A case report of a 28-year-old African American male with prior uneventful anesthetic treatment with isoflurane reported an MH event in a subsequent maxillofacial procedure utilizing desflurane. [ 35 ] Further research is necessary in this patient population, especially the unique interplay with the volatile anesthetic desflurane.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Successful management of hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass in a malignant hyperthermia susceptible patient

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a potentially lethal reaction in those that are genetically predisposed, frequently triggered by inhaled anesthetics. MH is often difficult to diagnose because it is accompanied by signs and symptoms that are shared with other disorders. The diagnosis is further obscured in cardiac surgical patients, as the signs of MH can be masked by the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit (CPB) and the use of induced hypothermia. In this case-report, we describe the successful anesthetic management of a 65-year-old MH-susceptible female, confirmed via caffeine halothane contracture test, with aortic regurgitation and ascending aortic dilatation who underwent a Bentall procedure. We have also identified certain key measures for the safe anesthetic management of these patients.

show abstract