What Is Malignant Hyperthermia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Malignant hyperthermia susceptibility cannot be treated, and the patient will always remain susceptible to reactions from anesthetics. However, avoiding such anesthetics where possible should be enough to prevent a reaction from taking place.
When a reaction does take place, the patient can still be treated to help reduce the severity of their symptoms. This can include ice packs to try and keep the patient cool, as well as medication that can also help to cool them down. Dantrolene is also often used, which is a type of muscle relaxant that helps to prevent the release of calcium ions from cells.
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