Signs & Symptoms
This vital sign often rises first in MH and can be detected on Capnograph.
What is: end-tidal CO2?
This inhaled anesthetic is a known trigger of MH.
What is: sevoflurane?
the first drug administered for MH treatment.
What is: dantrolene/Ryanodex?
This organ system is at high risk after MH due to myoglobin release.
What are: the kidneys?
This life-saving medication must be stocked in the MH cart.
What is: dantrolene/Ryanodex?
A classic muscle-related symptom of MH, often noted in the jaw.
What is: masseter muscle rigidity?
This depolarizing neuromuscular blocker is a common MH trigger.
What is: succinylcholine?
The initial dose of dantrolene/Ryanodex is this many mg/kg.
What is: 2.5 mg/kg?
The patient should be monitored in the ICU post-crisis for a minimum of this time.
What is: 24 hours?
The MH cart should contain these two IV solutions.
What are: sterile water for injections and cold saline?
Although, many times suggested as an early symptom, it is actually a late sign of MH.
What is: elevated temperature?
MH alter the release and uptake of this mineral in the cellular structure.
What is: What is Calcium?
The location of the Portneuf MH carts.
What is OR, L&D OR, and RMSC?
This condition may result from muscle breakdown and can lead to kidney failure.
What is: rhabdomyolysis?
This is the number of vials of Ryanodex kept in the facilities MH cart(s).
What is: 3 vials?
This is the first action that should be taken when MH is suspected.
What is: discontinue the triggering agent?
MH is an inherited disorder of this system.
What is: the skeletal muscle system?
two cooling methods used during MH treatment.
What are: ice packs and cold IV solution?
The patient should receive this medication post-crisis for 24-48 hours to prevent recurrence.
What is: dantrolene?
Staff should review MH protocol this often.
What is: annually?
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?
Name a non-triggering anesthetic agent safe for MH-susceptible patients.
What is: propofol (or nitrous oxide, opioids)?
This national hotline offers MH emergency consultation.
What is: the MH Hotline - 1-800-644-9737?
This test may confirm MH susceptibility in the future.
What is: a muscle contracture test (caffeine-halothane contracture test) or genetic testing?
This checklist helps team respond quickly to MH events.
What is: the MH emergency protocol or MH crisis checklist?