[Use of neuroleptoanesthesia for carrying out a Harrington intervention in a patient probably susceptible to malignant hyperthermia]

Minerva Anestesiol. 1989 Sep;55(9):331-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The Authors, after a brief review of malignant hyperthermia (MH), describe the use of NLA a Harrington's surgical procedure in a malignant hyperthermia susceptible (MHS) patient. Such an anaesthesiological procedure, using benzodiazepines, droperidol, fentanyl, pancuronium and N2O/O2, didn't lead to any form of MH crisis on to complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anesthesia*
  • Anesthetics*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / prevention & control*
  • Methods
  • Neuroleptanalgesia*
  • Scoliosis / surgery*

Substances

  • Anesthetics