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

• Main Authors: Ümüt Altuğ (Author), Fulya Kamit Can (Author), Ayşe Berna Anıl (Author), Fatih Durak (Author), Meltem Çakmak (Author), Gökçen Özçifçi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...