The goal of this course to increase the professional nurse’s knowledge of a syndrome known as malignant hyperthermia; a rare and inherited, fatal disorder characterized by a hypermetabolic state. Additionally, the professional nurse should have the ability to recognize the triggering factors of malignant hyperthermia, and gain a better understanding of how to care for the patient in a malignant hyperthermia crisis.
Course Publication Date:
August 03, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | MH080320 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Perioperative
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Learning Objectives
Define malignant hyperthermia.
List the risk factors that are commonly associated with malignant hyperthermia.
List the triggering agents that may cause an MH crisis.
List the clinical manifestations that are noted during an MH crisis.
Identify treatment modalities that are used during an MH crisis.
State the guideline for preparation for a susceptible MH crisis patient undergoing surgery.