Aims: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an uncommon but life-threatening anesthetic emergency that necessitates prompt diagnosis and swift care. It is imperative for patient safety that anesthesia assistants, identify both the early and late manifestations of MH. This study sought to assess the knowledge and awareness of anesthesiology assistants concerning MH.Methods: This cross-sectional study encompassed 215 anesthesia residents. The knowledge level of MH was evaluated by a total knowledge score derived from replies to questions 6–24 of the questionnaire. The knowledge level was categorized as low, moderate, and high. Results: The participants' average knowledge score was 12.50±3.19, with 19.1% exhibiting low knowledge, 53.0% demonstrating medium knowledge, and 27.9% possessing high knowledge. Knowledge scores shown a substantial increase with the prolongation of residence length (Kruskal–Wallis H=26.34, p
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