Onset Symptoms of MH
One onset symptom is
Tachycardia.
One anesthetic is
Desflurane.
You would stop
Identify MH-triggering agent and stop MH-triggering agent.
As a Nurse we should
know where the MH kits are located.
The gold standard test in confirming MH-susceptible individuals is
the Caffeine-Halothane Muscle Contracture Test.
One onset symptom is
muscle rigidity.
One anesthetic agent is
Isoflurane.
You must
Call for help immediately!
As Nurses we should know
where the cold saline is located.
The antidote for MH is
Dantrolene.
One onset symptom is
increase ETCO2.
One anesthetic agent is
Sevoflurane.
You should
hyperventilate with 100% oxygen.
As Nurses we should
practice MH crisis drills annually and stay compliant.
Another symptom of MH is
mottled skin and cardiac dysrhythmias.