A patient presents with malignant hypehermia and metabolic acidosis. Immediate treatment should be staed with:
Correct Answer: Intravenous Dantrolene
Description: Ref: Harrison 18th/147 The current treatment of choice for malignant hypehermia is the intravenous administration of dantrolene other impoant measures are: *Discontinuation of triggering agents *Suppeive therapy directed at correcting hypehermia, acidosis, and organ dysfunction.
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