Taking the necessary safety precautions prior to anesthetizing a patient whom is susceptible to Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) are as follows, but not limited to. Performing an adequate anesthesia machine washout, in an effort to virginize the anesthesia machine and rid the device of any residual anesthetic inhalation agent or vapors. Changing the soda lime as well as the anesthesia circuit prior to use. This should be under the consideration of the particular manufactures recommendations. Remov...

Newsletter About Malignant Hyperthermia, a Life-Threatening Complication of Anesthesia