Chapter 50 - Myotonia Flashcards
1
Q
A patient who was given inhalational anesthesia for an elective operation suddenly developed fever and jaw stiffness, which quickly developed into generalized rigidity. What is the next best step?*
A. Proceed with the surgery as this is a normal reaction to inhalational anesthesia
B. Give dantrolene 1 mg/kg as initial dose
C. Add succinylcholine for muscle relaxation
D. Add propofol for sedation
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B. Give dantrolene 1 mg/kg as initial dose (pp. 1498-1499)
