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Dantrolene for Malignant Hyperthermia

Resus Review

Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening reaction to volatile anesthetics and the neuromuscular blocking agent succinylcholine. Dantrolene acts at the ryanodine receptor blocking the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, and reducing the intracellular calcium, thereby countering the effects of the malignant hyperthermia.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Nachi: Among metabolic abnormalities, patients can present with hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis. Jeff: And according to the national poison data system, states with marijuana use laws have seen a 30% increase in calls related to marijuana use by children.