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Malignant Hyperther.
Malignant Hyperthermia emergency steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Malignant Hyperthermia emergency step 1 | Activate EMS |
| Malignant Hyperthermia emergency step 2 | hyperventilate with 100%O2. |
| Malignant Hyperthermia emergency step 3 | Dantrolene sodium 2.5mg/kg rapid injection IV |
| Malignant Hyperthermia emergency step 4 | IV cold saline ( not ringers lactate) 15mL/kg every 15min x3 |
| Malignant Hyperthermia emergency step 5 | ice packs to groin, axilla, neck |
| Malignant Hyperthermia emergency step 6 | Cold saline lavage to stomach, bladder, rectum |
| Malignant Hyperthermia emergency step 7 | transport to hospital |