What Is Malignant Hyperthermia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Calcium Ions
Within the cells of our muscles, calcium ions are stored. When malignant hyperthermia is triggered, it happens because the medication causes these ions to be released from their storage. This causes calcium levels in the patient’s cells to increase, and this causes the fibers of the muscles to contract.
This, in turn, causes excess heat to be generated in the body, and other symptoms can also arise as a result. The muscle contractions can cause other complications that can pose a real threat to the patient’s life.
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