Anaesthesia for patients with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: what is the risk of malignant hyperthermia?

Authors :: Baines DB
Douglas ID
Overton JH
Source :: Anaesthesia and intensive care [Anaesth Intensive Care] 1986 Nov; Vol. 14 (4), pp. 370-2.
Publication Year :: 1986
Abstract: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita has been linked with malignant hyperthermia. A review of the anaesthetic experience at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children over a 32-year period revealed no episode of malignant hyperthermia occurring in patients with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita despite many and varied exposures to known triggering agents.

Subjects :: Child
Female
Halothane adverse effects
Humans
Male
Risk
Anesthetics adverse effects
Arthrogryposis complications
Malignant Hyperthermia etiology

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