Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 8-2-2017
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John Chovan
Keywords
Malignant, Hyperthermia, Anesthesia, Dantrolene, Sarcoplasmic Reticulum, RYR1
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Musculoskeletal System | Nursing
Abstract
Common anesthetic agents can trigger a pathological response in patients resulting in intracellular calcium release and hyper-metabolism. This condition is known as Malignant Hyperthermia (MH). It is vital for anesthesia professionals and critical care nurses to recognize MH and act quickly to limit rapid shifts of electrolytes which can ultimately lead to death. As soon as cardinal signs of malignant hyperthermia are identified, the medication dantrolene should be administered along with intensive nursing care. Significant signs and symptoms, the pathophysiology of MH, and implications for nursing care are all examined in greater detail.
Recommended Citation
Kinnamon, Brandon, "Malignant Hyperthermia" (2017). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 205.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/205