Postoperative Hyperthermia and Hemodynamic Instability in a Suspected Malignant Hyperthermia-Susceptible Patient: A Case Report.

Aleksey Maryansky, John C Rose, Meg A Rosenblatt, Yan H Lai

A&A practice 2021 Jan 19

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Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of exposure to certain anesthetic drugs. However, stress-induced MH, initially observed in pigs undergoing intense physical or emotional strain, has been reported in the absence of anesthetic exposure. In this case report, we describe a case of postoperative hyperthermia and cardiac dysfunction suspicious for stress-induced MH occurring after an endobronchial biopsy in a patient with recurrent undiagnosed fevers. We also examine our diagnosis of stress-induced MH and possible preventive measures to avoid this complication. Copyright © 2021 International Anesthesia Research Society.

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Aleksey Maryansky, John C Rose, Meg A Rosenblatt, Yan H Lai. Postoperative Hyperthermia and Hemodynamic Instability in a Suspected Malignant Hyperthermia-Susceptible Patient: A Case Report. A&A practice. 2021 Jan 19;15(1):e01314