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Review
. 1979 Oct;5(5):337-47.

Malignant hyperthermia

  • PMID: 396459
Review

Malignant hyperthermia

J G Carter et al. Middle East J Anaesthesiol. 1979 Oct.

Abstract

A short review of the history, incidence, and present-day concept of the etiology of malignant hyperthermia is presented. Protocols for diagnosis, treatment of the unexpected occurrence, and management of known malignant hyperthermic patients is presented. The exact etiology of the syndrome is still unknown.

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