A patient presents with malignant hypehermia and metabolic acidosis. Immediate treatment should be staed with
Correct Answer: Intravenous Dantrolene
Description: IV dantrolene (1mg/kg repeated if required) is the life saving drug in malignant hypehermia. Oxygen inhalation, treatment of acidosis and immediate cooling of body may also help. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.
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