A rare occurrence of suspected delayed malignant hyperthermia in a young patient undergoing an orthopaedic surgery

Lin, H.J. and Halim, N.A. and Joey, C. and Ming, T.K. and Katiman, F. and Dintan, N.A. and Yeap, Boon Tat (2020) A rare occurrence of suspected delayed malignant hyperthermia in a young patient undergoing an orthopaedic surgery. Gazi Medical Journal, 31 (4). pp. 677-679. ISSN 21472092

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Abstract

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare but fatal anaesthetic emergency. It is an autosomal dominant (AD) inherited disorder which is characterized by a hypermetabolic response of an individual upon exposure to a certain type of anaesthesia. We report a rare case of desflurane-induced MH in a Malay descent immediately following an uneventful exposure to sevoflurane. The administration of dantrolene in the immediate management successfully treated the patient.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Desflurane, Malay, Malignant hyperthermia
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Department: FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User: SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited: 18 Nov 2020 10:45
Last Modified: 18 Nov 2020 10:45
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/26293

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