The goal of this program is to provide OR nurses with information about malignant hyperthermia, including perioperative signs and management of the patient. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Identify patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia.
- Differentiate the early and late signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia.
- Describe diagnosis and treatment of malignant hyperthermia.
