A patient presents with malignant hyperthermia and metabolic acidosis. Immediate treatment should be started with:
Ans. (A) Intravenous dantrolene(Ref: Harrison 18th/147)The current treatment of choice for malignant hyperthermia is the intravenous administration of dantroleneOther important measures are:Discontinuation of triggering agentsSupportive therapy directed at correcting hyperthermia, acidosis, and organ dysfunction.
Intravenous Dantrolene
Sodium bicarbonate
Intravenous fluids
Paracetamol
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