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Malignant hyperthermia





Malignant hyperthermia

Alternative Names:

Hyperthermia - malignant; Hyperpyrexia - malignant
Prevention:

If you or anyone in your family has malignant hyperthermia, it is veryimportant to tell your doctor, especially before having surgery with general anesthesia.

It is important to avoid stimulant drugs such as cocaine, amphetamine (speed) and ecstasy (an amphetamine derivative) as they may produce malignant hyperthermia-like problems in susceptible individuals.



Genetic counseling is recommended for anyone with a family history of myopathy, muscular dystrophy, or malignant hyperthermia.


References:

Marx J. Rosen?s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2002:2000.




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