Malignant hyperthermia in China

Anesth Analg. 2006 Oct;103(4):983-5. doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000237289.66136.cd.

Abstract

Malignant hyperthermia has rarely been reported in China. We report the first case of malignant hyperthermia, verified by caffeine-halothane contracture test and genetic testing, in a Chinese patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, General / adverse effects*
  • Caffeine
  • China / epidemiology
  • Halothane
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Male
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / diagnosis*
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / epidemiology
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / genetics
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Contraction / drug effects

Substances

  • Caffeine
  • Halothane