Intro to MH
MH is a: ______ occurrence, ______ consequence, ______ event.
What is: Low, High, Critical
Three areas to apply ice to patient for cooling.
What is: Neck, axillary, and groin
250mg per vial
What is: Ryanodex
1-800-644-9737
What is: MH Hotline
Building A MH Cart
What is: Down the hall from Control Room, in the alcove across from bed space 25
MH susceptibility is an autosomal dominant pattern.
What is: inherited (genetic)
Very early clinical sign of an MH crisis, usually noticed by Anesthesia provider.
What is: Increase ETCO2 level
Dantrolene can only be mixed with this.
What is: Preservative free sterile water
The amount of patient weight per vial of Ryanodex.
What is: 100kg or 220lbs
Building C MH Cart
What is: Back hall behind CORE A
During MH, what 2 electrolytes are released into the body at a rapid rate.
What are: Calcium and Potassium
Two early clinical signs of MH crisis, not including increased ETCO2.
What is: Tachycardia, muscle rigidity
IVF that is incompatible with Dantrolene.
What is: Lactated Ringer's
The critical timeframe for the administration of Dantrolene.
What is: the first 10 minutes.
Ice machine
What is: PACU
Depolarizing muscle relaxant known to trigger an MH Crisis.
What is: Succinylcholine
When a MH crisis is suspected the anesthesiologist must (do this) ________, as soon as possible.
What is: Stop the triggering agent.
The initial loading dose of dantrolene.
What is: 2.5mg/kg
MH crisis is more commonly seen in this patient population.
What is: Pediatrics
Ryanodex
What is: Top drawer of MH cart
What anesthetic gasses are known triggers of MH?
What is: Desflurane, Enflurane, Halothane, Isoflurane, Sevoflurane
Avoid giving this type of heart medication if an arrhythmia is seen on the monitor.
What is: Calcium Channel Blocker
Frequency and maximum dosage of Dantrolene that may be administered.
What is: Every 5 minutes up to the maximum cumulative dosage of 10 mg/kg
Genetic Disorder that has been shown to predispose a patient to MH.
What is: Muscular Dystrophy
Rectal Tube
What is: Bottom drawer of MH Cart