A Case of Fatal Malignant Hyperthermia During Pes Equinovarus Surgery in a Child

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a genetic syndrome characterized by hyperthermia, tachycardia, acidosis, and muscle rigidity, often triggered by depolarizing muscle relaxants such as volatile anesthetics and/or succinylcholine. MH usually develops following anesthesia induction, but may occur during...

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Main Authors: Ümüt Altuğ, Fulya Kamit Can, Ayşe Berna Anıl, Fatih Durak, Meltem Çakmak, Gökçen Özçifçi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.caybdergi.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/pes-ekinovarus-operasyonu-srasnda-fatal-malign-hip/16992