Screening of Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible Families by Creatine Phosphokinase Measurement and Other Clinical Investigations

Malignant Hyperthermia in Liver Transplantation

“…The prevalence for this syndrome in the general population is unknown because of lack of universal reporting, but although it may be as common as one in 2000 24 . Malignant hyperthermia is more common in male patients 25 . The incidence and prevalence varies from country to country, based on differences in gene pools [26][27][28][29][30] .…”

“…Apparently, MH can exist regardless of race or gender although predominance in males and adolescents has been suggested 25 . Family history of fatal general anesthesia complications associated with the use of volatile agents or depolarizing muscle relaxants should make the anesthesiologist aware about the increased risk for MH.…”

Prevention of Halothane-Induced Malignant Hyperthermia in Stress-Susceptible Pigs With 5-Ht2 Antagonists

“…lidocaine, cardiac glycosides, caffeine) worsen the prognosis of in vivo MH reaction (Britt et al, 1977). On the other hand, drugs that lower myoplasmic calcium (e.g.…”