Malignant Hyperthermia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but life-threatening complication of anesthesia. It is triggered by various trigger substances, including some anesthetic agents, when a genetic predisposition is present. What is malignant hyperthermia? The cause of malignant hyperthermia is a genetic alteration of receptors in skeletal muscle. Normally, skeletal muscle contracts by releasing calcium ions from the … Malignant Hyperthermia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment