Malignant Hyperthermia Like Manifestations during Management of Refractory Status Epilepticus

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Abstract Management of refractory status epilepticus is challenging for a neurointensivist consequent to systemic complexities associated with various drugs and modalities involved in its treatment. We report one such case that manifested multiple signs malignant hyperthermia following use isoflurane control seizures. However, the delayed random occurrence negative genetic test raises doubts regarding final diagnosis. Delayed presentation has been reported earlier. Unavailability dantrolene sodium handily major hurdle treating cases. enumerate management patient our intensive care unit.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2348-926X', '2348-0548']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1756433