Maligne Hyperthermie und assoziierte Erkrankungen in Anästhesiologie und Intensivmed

Malignant hyperthermia is a pharmacogenetic disorder of skeletal muscle calcium metabolism. Recognizing a clinical malignant hyperthermia crisis and promptly treating it with the specific medication dantrolene sodium can be life-saving. Identifying carriers of malignant hyperthermia and understanding the specifics of this condition are key factors for patient safety in the fields of anesthesiology and intensive care medicine.

Key points of content:

• Pharmacogenetic syndrome
• Skeletal muscle calcium metabolism
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Ryanodine receptor
• Anesthesia incident
• Metabolic crisis

After reading the book, the reader will understand the clinical distinction of malignant hyperthermia, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and clinically related conditions. New in this edition: an update of the treatment algorithm. The book is aimed at doctors and professionals in the operating room and intensive care settings (anesthesiology and intensive care medicine).