A 5 year old boy suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy has to undergo tendon lengthening procedure. The most approp-riate anaesthetic would be:
Correct Answer: Induction with intravenous thiopentone and N20; and halothane for maintenance
Description: A i.e. Induction with intravenous thiopentone and N20; and halothane for maintenance In this boy with duchene muscular dystrophy, there is high risk of malignant hypehermia. The earliest signs of malignant hypehermia are masseter muscle rigidity (MMR), tachycardia, and hypercarbia due to increased CO2 production.
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