Malignant hyperthermia: patient undergoing limb debridement surgery—a case report
This case underscores the critical importance of the early recognition of malignant hyperthermia and the prompt administration of dantrolene, which is vital in mitigating its life-threatening consequences. It also highlights the need for thorough preoperative screening for patients at risk of malignant hyperthermia and suggests improvements in treatment protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
Authors
- Zijun Geng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7795-3100)
- Rujie Chen
- Xu An Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2070-4913)
- Zhongwang Li
- Xiaolong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9423-1461)
- Xiaoling Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7453-7877)
- Jinling Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7312-6782)
Institutions
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-05-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05299-8
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ion channel regulation and function
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81
Funders
- Wenzhou Medical University
- Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University