Press Releases

October 31, 2011
Anesthetics Not Only Trigger of Malignant Hyperthermia: Newswise — 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 exposed to certain commonly used general anesthetics they may develop very high body temperature, …

May 16, 2011
Anesthesia Can Trigger Lethal Reaction: Newswise — Medical professionals, patients and families can learn the basics on how recognize, diagnose, and treat Malignant Hyperthermia at a one-day Malignant Hyperthermia conference happening from 10 am to 4 pm June 25 at Lake Receptions located in Mt. Dora, Florida. Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited muscle …

May 19, 2010
Transferring Care of Malignant Hyperthermia Patients Discussed at Ambulatory Surgical Center Association Annual Meeting: Newswise — Preparation is the best plan for Malignant Hyperthermia emergencies, and The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States will be at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Annual Meeting, May 19-22, to answer questions about how medical facilities can best prepare for an MH emergency. The newest information to keep …

March 9, 2010
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Scholarship Winners: Newswise — Two winners have been selected for the Promising New Investigators Travel Scholarship Awards given annually by the Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Information Service (NMSIS). First place was awarded to Angelica Kloos D.O. of Children's National Medical Center, who authored, "A Novel, Patient-Rated Scale for Assessment of Side Effects of …

March 3, 2010
Training Kit for Operating Room Emergencies Now Available: Newswise — When the anesthesia care provider yells the code “Malignant Hyperthermia!” during a routine surgery there are approximately 15 minutes to save this patient’s life, you are excited but not panicking--- why The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) introduces a new MH Mock Drill Training Kit …

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