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Protocol for Long Duration Whole Body Hyperthermia in Mice
Published on: August 25, 2012
Malignant hyperthermia
1St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth. anca.neacsu@porthosp.nhs.uk
Abstract:
Malignant hyperthermia, also known as malignant hyperpyrexia, is a pharmacogenetic condition which can develop during general anaesthesia and can be fatal. The author suggests that more awareness of the condition is needed by ward-based nurses who are involved with patients undergoing surgery. The article describes the management of the condition, the nursing care and the screening available for susceptible patients.
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