[Anaesthesiology] Malignant hyperthermia

This is a life-threatening condition. 

 

Causes

• Halothane
• Sevoflurane
• Desflurane
• Isoflurane
• Enflurane
• Suxamethonium
• Decamethonium 
• Physical exercise
• Exposure to hot environments  

 

Genetics 

This condition tends to run in families and several genes have been implicated.