Malignant Hyperthermia: Unmasking the Invisible Threat
This course dives into one of anesthesia’s most feared complications—Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)—and gives you a clear, practical roadmap for prevention and crisis management. You’ll learn how to spot MH susceptibility from history and associated syndromes, which anesthetic agents and conditions can trigger a life-threatening hypermetabolic storm, and exactly how to manage it when seconds count, including step-by-step use of dantrolene and Ryanodex. By the end, you’ll be prepared not just to treat MH, but to anticipate, prevent, and counsel patients and families with confidence.
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1.5 Class A
1.5 Pharmacology
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40.0 Class A (MAC-ed) credits
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This course can be taken until May 9, 2027
Module Content
Malignant Hyperthermia: Unmasking the Invisible Threat
Introduction
The Underlying Mechanism of MH
The Genetic Links of MH
Global Prevalence
Recognizing Susceptibility of MH
Testing and Diagnosis of MH
Anesthetic Protocols for the MH-Susceptible
Prevention of MH in Susceptible Patients
Recognizing an Acute MH Crisis
Challenges in Diagnosing MH
Acute MH Management
Acute MH Drugs: Dantrolene
Acute MH Drugs: Ryanodex
Acute MH: Other Necessary Treatments
Navigating Post-Acute MH
Conclusion
MH QuizQuiz
MH Quiz (second attempt)Quiz
MH Quiz (third attempt)Quiz
Course Details
- Self-paced
- English
- Certificate of Completion
- Take course anywhere or anytime
Pre-approved Credits
1.5 Class A
1.5 Pharmacology/Therapeutics