In-Service Kit Now $20 (+ shipping) to make way for new revision Revisions to a new In-Service Kit will be ready in Spring of 2012. Purchase the current version at this clearance price and sign up to receive notification of … Continue reading
By MHAUS President Henry Rosenberg, MD On January 5, 2012, an MH episode was portrayed on the popular TV program Grey’s Anatomy. In the episode, the young patient undergoing emergency surgery develops elevated levels of carbon dioxide, increased … Continue reading
Employment Opportunity: MHAUS Seeks Part-time Development Officer The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS), a non-profit organization, seeks part-time development officer to analyze and improve current fund raising activities, develop new sources of donations and support from individuals, … Continue reading
MH and Heat Stroke- Similar Symptoms Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a life-threatening genetic muscle disorder, most commonly triggered inthose at risk by certain types of drugs used during anesthesia. Heat stroke, on the other hand, most commonly occurs in individuals in … Continue reading
By Christopher Wanjek is the author of the books “Bad Medicine” and “Food At Work.” His column, Bad Medicine, appears regularly on LiveScience Date: 08 January 2012 Time: 02:28 PM ET. Pill Study Scientists have stumbled upon a … Continue reading
Preparation of Anesthesia Workstations for MH Susceptible Patients Recommendations (4 alternatives): 1. Flush and prepare workstation according to manufacturer’s recommendations or published studies; this may take 10 to >90 minutes. Most studies also physically disconnect vaporizers from the workstation; … Continue reading
Temperature Monitoring during Surgical Procedures: Should all patients undergoing general anesthesia have their temperatures monitored? If so, what type of monitor should be used? Recommendation: MHAUS recommends that all patients undergoing general anesthetics that exceed 30 minutes in duration … Continue reading
Malignant Hyperthermia Without Exposure to Anesthetics Sherburne, NY, Nov. 1, 2011 – Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a potentially life-threatening inherited disorder of muscle. Patients who are at risk for MH usually have no outward signs of muscle problems. However, when … Continue reading
Although the story of the founding of MHAUS has been told in various formats it is worth repeating at this auspicious moment. Learn more.
Comment on Adverse Effects of Heat and Exercise in Relation to MH Susceptibility Until Feb 27, 2012
Topic: Adverse Effects of Heat and Exercise in Relation to MH Susceptibility Henry Rosenberg MD Recommendations 1. Any MHS (MH-susceptible) patient who experiences sudden collapse in association with muscle rigidity should be immediately treated for MH. This includes immediate … Continue reading →