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This advisory reviews the diagnosis, treatment, and preparedness standards for malignant hyperthermia in outpatient plastic surgery settings.
As more and more routine plastic surgery procedures move from the hospital to outpatient surgery facilities, plastic surgeons must be aware of the risk factors for life-threatening events that might occur in this setting. This awareness includes recognition of the signs and symptoms and the management of a rare but life-threatening condition, malignant hyperthermia. This article reviews the current understanding of the concepts pertinent to malignant hyperthermia diagnosis and treatment in the outpatient setting and current standards and recommendations for physicians and support personnel regarding malignant hyperthermia preparedness in office-based surgery and anesthesia.
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