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Malignant Hyperthermia

by Cathy Parkes July 03, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

Malignant Hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening complication due to certain general anesthesia medications. Symptoms: Muscle rigidity, tachycardia, fever, dysrhythmias, tachypnea, hypotension, cyanosis.

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