A 6-year-old child has had repeated episodes of otitis media. She undergoes an uneventful surgical placement of pressure-equalization (PE) tubes. In the recovery room, she develops a fever of 40degC (104degF), rigidity of her muscles, dark colored urine, and metabolic and respiratory acidosis. Which of the following therapies is most likely to be beneficial for this child’s condition?
A 6-year-old child has had repeated episodes of otitis media. She undergoes an uneventful surgical placement of pressure-equalization (PE) tubes. In the recovery room, she develops a fever of 40degC (104degF), rigidity of her muscles, dark colored urine, and metabolic and respiratory acidosis. Which of the following therapies is most likely to be beneficial for this child’s condition?
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A 6-year-old child has had repeated episodes of otitis media. She undergoes an uneventful surgical placement of pressure-equalization (PE) tubes. In the recovery room, she develops a fever of 40degC (104degF), rigidity of her muscles, dark colored urine, and metabolic and respiratory acidosis. Which of the following therapies is most likely to be beneficial for this child's condition?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Intravenous administration of dantrolene
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