Malignant Hyperthermia

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (57 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a hereditary disorder of skeletal muscle that classically presents as a hypermetabolic response to halogenated anesthetic gasses and/or the depolarizing muscle relaxant succinylcholine. Genetically susceptible patients can have a malignant hyperthermia reaction in response to triggering agents such as halogenated anesthetic gasses and/or succinylcholine and more rarely to stressors such as vigorous exercise and heat exposure. Nitrous oxide and xenon, although they are inhaled anesthetics, are not halogenated and have not been implicated in malignant hyperthermia. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of malignant hyperthermia and the interprofessional team's role in evaluating and treating this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the most common causes of malignant hyperthermia.
  • Identify the genetic basis of malignant hyperthermia.
  • Outline the treatment of malignant hyperthermia.
  • Summarize the role of the interprofessional team in the evaluation and treatment of malignant hyperthermia.
  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Malignant Hyperthermia

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As stated above, I have never seen this topic presented so clearly and practically. Thank you very much. I fully understand MH now, as it relates to what I need to know as a hospital isn’t.

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