Signs & Symptoms
Causes & Triggers
Emergency Response
Post-Crisis Management
MH Cart & Protocols
100

This vital sign often rises first in MH and can be detected on Capnograph.

What is: end-tidal CO2?

100

This inhaled anesthetic is a known trigger of MH.

What is: sevoflurane?

100

the first drug administered for MH treatment.

What is: dantrolene/Ryanodex?

100

This organ system is at high risk after MH due to myoglobin release.

What are: the kidneys?

100

This life-saving medication must be stocked in the MH cart.

What is: dantrolene/Ryanodex?

200

A classic muscle-related symptom of MH, often noted in the jaw.

What is: masseter muscle rigidity?

200

This depolarizing neuromuscular blocker is a common MH trigger.

What is: succinylcholine?

200

The initial dose of dantrolene/Ryanodex is this many mg/kg.

What is: 2.5 mg/kg?

200

The patient should be monitored in the ICU post-crisis for a minimum of this time.

What is: 24 hours?

200

The MH cart should contain these two IV solutions.

What are: sterile water for injections and cold saline?

300

Although, many times suggested as an early symptom, it is actually a late sign of MH.

What is: elevated temperature?

300

MH alter the release and uptake of this mineral in the cellular structure.

What is: What is Calcium?

300

The location of the Portneuf MH carts.

What is OR, L&D OR, and RMSC?

300

This condition may result from muscle breakdown and can lead to kidney failure.

What is: rhabdomyolysis?

300

This is the number of vials of Ryanodex kept in the facilities MH cart(s).

What is: 3 vials?

400

This is the first action that should be taken when MH is suspected.

What is: discontinue the triggering agent?

400

MH is an inherited disorder of this system.

What is: the skeletal muscle system?

400

two cooling methods used during MH treatment.

What are: ice packs and cold IV solution?

400

The patient should receive this medication post-crisis for 24-48 hours to prevent recurrence.

What is: dantrolene?

400

Staff should review MH protocol this often.

What is: annually?

500

Two questions that should be asked of the patient in the preop assessment.

What is: do you have any personal or family history of MH and Anesthesia complications?

500

Name a non-triggering anesthetic agent safe for MH-susceptible patients.

What is: propofol (or nitrous oxide, opioids)?

500

This national hotline offers MH emergency consultation.

What is: the MH Hotline - 1-800-644-9737?

500

This test may confirm MH susceptibility in the future.

What is: a muscle contracture test (caffeine-halothane contracture test) or genetic testing?

500

This checklist helps team respond quickly to MH events.

What is: the MH emergency protocol or MH crisis checklist?

M
e
n
u