Malignant hyperthermia in a patient with an ankylosed jaw
Author(s):
Jones, S. E. Thomas, C. H.
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Year:
1980 Oct
Journal Title:
Anaesthesia
Page Number:
987-90
Language:
eng
Volume:
35
Issue:
10
ISSN/ISBN:
0003-2409 (Print). 0003-2409 (Linking)
Abstract:
Difficult intubation was followed by malignant hyperthermia in a girl with an ankylosed jaw. The treatment, including the use of intravenous dantrolene, is described. The patient's subsequent management, and the anaesthetic implications of these two conditions are discussed.
