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What is genetic
MH is a serious ____________ and potentially life threatening condition
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What is call anesthesiologist and surgeon
The first step to complete if a patient displays signs & symptoms of an MH crisis is
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What is arrhythmias
VT or PVCs are unexplained ______________ of the heart which is an early sign of MH
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What is South
The highest mortality rate of MH occurs in what region of the United States
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What is annually (yearly)
EUH requires MH training for every PeriAnesthesia nurse on this basis
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What is within 1 hour
The time it takes for symptoms of MH to develop after the end of anesthesia is
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What is at the anesthesia services desk
The MH cart is located
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What is Dantrolene
Administration of this drug rapidly in a large bore IV as an antidote to MH
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What is MH cart/box
Each surgical unit is required to maintain this type of treatment cart for anyone presenting with MH
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What is double-vision
Diplopia is another name for this vision disorder that can be experienced during an MH episode
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What is skeletal
A characteristic of an MH patients is rigidity of these muscles
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What is cardiac arrest
In conjunction with Dantrolene if calcium channel blockers are used to treat arrhythmias it may cause
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What is early sign
Identification of generalized muscle rigidity is a this type sign of MH
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What is Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS)
This organization provides education & support to patients and healthcare providers dealing with MH
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What is 10%
Dantrolene has reduce the mortality rate associated with MH from 70% to less than
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What is stress
MH can be triggered by a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium otherwise known as
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What is temperature >39 C
Cooling methods in patients with MH are utilized when
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What is 24 hours
A patient should be monitored for MH recurrence in the PACU or ICU for at least
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What is Anesthesiologists
These specialized individuals follow recommendations by MHAUS when caring for an MH patient, also known as "putting you under"
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What is hyperkalemia
Potassium sparing IV fluids are used during the treatment of MH due to this electrolyte imbalanced associated with MH
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What is inhaled and succinylcholine
Several common ___________ general anesthetic agents and the muscle relaxant _______________.
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What is remove anesthetics and lower ETCO2
A patient is hyperventilated with 100% oxygen at 10L/min to (2 answers)
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What is dark urine
Myoglobinuria is a late sign of MH and the other name for
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What is neuromuscular
There is a link between MH and this type of disorder
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What is Furosemide
Renal breakdown is managed by the administration of this drug which can also be found on the MH cart
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