Malignant Hyperthermia for Nursing Students - ENCORE! #302

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a hypermetabolic crisis that is fatal if left untreated. It occurs in individuals with a specific genetic condition when they are exposed to certain anesthetic gasses or the medication succinylcholine.

By the end of this episode you'll have a thorough understanding of what you need to know about malignant hyperthermia for your nursing school exams and NCLEX, including:

Malignant hyperthermia pathophysiology

Complications of MH

Who is most at risk for experiencing malignant hyperthermia

Signs and symptoms

Important assessments for a patient with malignant hyperthermia

Tests utilized to diagnose and evaluate MH

Treatments for malignant hyperthermia (and why you’ve got to act fast and get help!)

Key patient education

Read the article "Nursing Guide to Malignant Hyperthermia" and view references here.

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