Airwayve
Airwayve is a Canadian anesthesia podcast for medical students led by medical students (Manuela Morgan, Ashlyn Chou and Josephine Ding) from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Airwayve
S7E2 Malignant Hyperthermia
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In this episode, Josephine and Manuela dive into malignant hyperthermia (MH), one of the most serious anesthetic emergencies. From calcium release and skeletal muscle physiology to recognizing the early signs of an MH crisis, we break down the pathophysiology, triggers and key principles of acute management.
We also discuss how to approach patients with known or suspected MH before surgery, including preparing the anesthesia machine, avoiding triggering agents and developing a safe anesthetic plan. To wrap things up, we work through a clinical case to put it all together.
Whether you're preparing for your anesthesia rotation or just want to know what to do when the temperature starts rising, this episode covers the essentials you need to know about MH.
Credits
– Writer: Dr. Alexander Xiang
– Student Editor: Manuela Morgan
– Resident Editor: Dr. Akashdeep Grewal
– Staff Editor: Dr. Mary Elbrakey