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Query: UMLS:C0024591 (malignant hyperthermia)
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The case of a 67-year-old patient who suffered an episode of malignant hyperthermia during the extraction of a cataract is described. The outcome was favourable in spite of the lack of sodium dantrolene. Twenty months later the patient was operated on the contralateral eye with local anesthesia presenting no complications. It is worthy of note that the rareness of the syndrome in this age group and in this type of surgery, as well as the probable safeness of local anesthetics in susceptible patients. We also comment on the lack of sodium dantrolene and the nonexistence of a center facilitating information and diagnosis of malignant hyperthermia in our country.
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PMID:[Malignant hyperthermia during cataract extraction in an elderly patient]. 209 Oct 94

A syndrome similar to malignant hyperthermia developed in a 545-kg Quarter Horse while anesthetized with halothane for cataract removal. Succinylcholine administration caused prolonged, severe muscle fasciculations followed by tachycardia, and an elevated blood pressure. Later, while the horse was still under anesthesia, its body temperature rose 2 degrees C, and respiratory acidosis developed. Myositis developed after surgery, but the horse recovered.
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PMID:Unusual response following use of succinylcholine in a horse anesthetized with halothane. 405 81