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Malignant hyperthermia: a review

M Golinski

    Plastic Surgical Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses
    |January 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a genetic disorder triggered by anesthesia. Susceptible individuals experience a hypermetabolic crisis due to abnormal calcium ion handling in skeletal muscle.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Genetics
    • Muscle Physiology

    Background:

    • Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, inherited disorder.
    • It presents as a hypermetabolic crisis in skeletal muscle.
    • Familial tendencies were noted since its identification in 1960.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define malignant hyperthermia (MH).
    • To explain the underlying pathophysiology of MH.
    • To identify triggers and predisposing factors for MH.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical data and clinical observations.
    • Analysis of the physiological mechanisms of MH.
    • Genetic predisposition in susceptible individuals.

    Main Results:

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    • MH is triggered by common anesthetic agents.
    • It involves a disruption of calcium ion regulation in skeletal muscle.
    • This leads to a hypermetabolic state and clinical symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • MH is a hypermetabolic disorder of skeletal muscle.
    • Genetic predisposition plays a key role in MH susceptibility.
    • Understanding calcium ion dynamics is crucial for managing MH episodes.