injuries and poisoning
Malignant Hyperthermia
Treatment of Malignant Hyperthermia
Rapid cooling of the body Givingdantrolene People with malignant hyperthermia are cooled as quickly as possible, usually by removing the clothes and covering the skin with water or occasionally ice. To speed evaporation and body cooling, a fan may be used to blow air on the body. Body temperature is measured frequently, often continuously, in an intensive care unit.Dantrolene, a muscle relaxant, is usually given. By relaxing the muscles, fever and muscle damage are also reduced. Abnormal blood clotting and symptoms related to organ malfunction may also need treatment. As with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome , doctors may try to prevent kidney damage from myoglobinuria by giving large amounts of intravenous fluid that contains added Many people with malignant hyperthermia die even when they receive early and intensive treatment. 