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Answer
: c
The Malignant
Hyperthermia Association
of the United States
(MHAUS) says 36 vials of
dantrolene must be avail-
able wherever general
anesthesia is adminis-
tered, complete with a
fully stocked MH cart that
is located close to the
OR. Remember, seconds
count during an MH
emergency: The full 36
vials of dantrolene should
be available to staff with-
in 5 to 10 minutes of the
decision to treat for MH.
A full loading
dose of a newly
approved formula-
tion of dantrolene
can be reconstitut-
ed in ________ .
a.
less than 1 minute
b.
5 minutes
c.
8 minutes
d.
15 minutes
M A L I G N A N T H Y P E R T H E R M I A
AFTER HOURS Patients aren't necessarily out of harm's way
in recovery, so continue to watch for MH warning signs.
