You are scheduled to scrub an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair on a 63-year-old man who has been identified as susceptible for MH. 1.What additional preparations must be made for this patient and why?
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This includes dantrolene (the primary drug used to treat MH), ice, and a rapid infuser for rapid fluid administration. These should be readily available in the operating room. Show more…
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