Malignant hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a subclinical myopathy, usually triggered by volatile anaesthetics and depolarising muscle relaxants. Clinical symptoms are variable, and the condition is sometimes difficult to identify. Nevertheless, rapid recognition and specific as well as symptomatic treatme...

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Main Authors: Oliver Bandschapp, Thierry Girard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2012-07-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
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Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1549