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Review
. 1987 Nov;16(11):1253-65.
doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(87)80235-4.

Malignant hyperthermia

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Malignant hyperthermia

J L Tomarken et al. Ann Emerg Med. 1987 Nov.

Abstract

Malignant hyperthermia is a hereditary trait characterized by hypercatabolic reactions induced by anesthetic drugs, or physical or emotional stress. Patients must be treated quickly and efficiently in order to prevent irreversible organ damage and death.

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