Question 1

what drugs trigger maligant hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

Malignant hypertherm: Malignant hyperthermia usually occurs only when a person is exposed to volatile anesthetic gases, such as halothane, sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane, Enflurane or the depolarizing muscle relaxants suxamethonium and decamethonium used primarily in general anesthesia. Other drugs include ketamine, catecholamines, phenothiazines, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Question 2

what is the chance of geting malignant hyperthermia from drug use?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Except for high dosages of phenothiazine derivatives.

Question 3

what are the signs of malignant hyperthermia in young people using drugs?

Accepted Answer

Several: Mh usually occurs in response to anesthetics used in or or dental offices. There are some stimulant drugs (ecstasy) that may be associated. Symptoms include high body temperature (muscle break down), profuse sweating, muscle rigidity (esp in jaw), rapid & irregular heart beat, rapid breathing, confusion, flushing, coca cola colored urine, low blood pressure & shock.  Life threatening disorder.

Question 4

is the symptoms of maligant hyperthermia only present when given  triggering agents that cause mh? or can you have symptoms without any medicine

Accepted Answer

Malignant hypertherm: Yes, it usually occurs only when a person is exposed to volatile anesthetic gases, such as halothane, sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane, Enflurane or the depolarizing muscle relaxants suxamethonium and decamethonium used primarily in general anesthesia. Other drugs include ketamine, catecholamines, phenothiazines, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Question 5

what leads to serious hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthermia: high body temp can occur with infections, particularly in children.  This can induce seizure.  Extreme exertion in a warm or hot environment also can result in hyperthermia. Soldiers have and are experiencing this trouble. Athletes also experience this trouble in late summer. Construction workers and field workers are at risk also in warm seasons.

Question 6

i received a clinical injection of promethazinehcl which caused chemical hyperthermia. how do i get a diagonisis for chemical hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

Malignant hypertherm: Certain individuals have a genetic abnormality that causes them to develop high body temperature, rigid muscles, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure when exposed to certain medications. This condition can be life threatening and certain kinds of medications should be avoided. If you have surgery, let your anesthesiologist know about this issue. A muscle biopsy can be used to diagnose this.

Question 7

what exactly is post operative hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

Not sure...: What you mean. Hyperthermia means a fever or elevated body temperature, and post operative means after surgery. One rare condition seen is malignant hyperthermia during a general anesthesia in surgery. Not sure about "post operative hyperthermia" other than a fever after surgery.

Question 8

what is malignant hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

MH- temp, HR, etc: Mh is an inherited disease that is typically uncovered after the affected person gets anesthesia for surgery. Symptoms include muscle rigidity, fast, irregular heart rate, rapid rise in body temperature to 104f or higher. Mh can lead to muscle breakdown, kidney failure and death. There may be a family history of mh or unexplained death during anesthesia.
Mh differs from hyperthermia (heat stroke).

Question 9

how common is malignant hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

Very, very rare.: Hi, the number is somewhat controversial but the current incidence in literature is somewhere 1:50k to 1 in 100k people undergoing anesthesia. In reality it's probably closer to 1:100k. Most anesthesiologists never see it in their entire career.

Question 10

malignant hyperthermia - can i smoke?

Accepted Answer

Bigger problems: Malignant hyperthermia is a life threatening condition. Smoking is the least of your worries. Although the fact that you are well enough to be on health tap despite this life threatening condition is a good sign :-).

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