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ForwardMalignant Hyperthermia Case Studies
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare genetically-linked disease that presents when a patient is exposed to certain anesthesia triggering agents. Recognition of MH is often delayed as the initial symptoms are often confused with other anesthesia events. This program builds upon general knowledge of MH's pathophysiology and recognition by providing case studies that are either MH or not MH-related anesthesia outcomes. Providers of Anesthesia can improve their differential diagnostic skills by taking this course. All scenarios are based upon case studies from the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States.
Target Audience
This course is intended for Anesthesia Providers.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Describe the signs and symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia (MH).
- Name at least two other disease states that resemble Malignant Hyperthermia.
- Identify perioperative staff’s role during a MH crisis.
- Identify the location of Dantrolene in your facility.
- Summarize steps of pharmaceutical interventions during a MH crisis.
- Distinguish between diagnosis of MH and other disease processes.
- Recognize timeframe of MH symptom presentation.
- Name patient care areas that are most likely to see MH present.
- Identify other patient care areas outside of a hospital where patients might present with MH.
Faculty
Todd Peterson, MD; Advocate Aurora Health
James Ducanto, MD; Advocate Aurora Health
Dennis Brierton, PharmD, System Director Clinical Pharmacy Services; Advocate Aurora Health
Kimberly Mitchell, CNS; Advocate Aurora Health
Disclosure
| Faculty Name | Name of Commercial Interest | Nature of Relationship |
| James DuCanto, MD | -SSCOR DuCanto Catheter | -Royalties |
The planners and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no other financial relationships with any commercial interests to be disclosed.
Price
This course is available on ATMS and Learning Connection. A link to claim credit will be provided to you upon completion.
Contact the Advocate Aurora Health CME Office at cme@aah.org if you have any questions or need assistance.