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Malignant Hyperthermia

Malignant Hyperthermia is an uncommon pharmacogenetic disorder of skeletal muscle. It has autosomal dominant inheritance with an incidence of approximately 1:40,000 anaesthetics administered in adults and 1:15,000 in children.

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Malignant Hyperthermia Background

Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited disorder of skeletal muscle affecting both males and females.
Malignant Hyperthermia Clinical Information

The condition arises only after exposure of susceptible individuals to triggering drugs. At the present time it is possible to identify such people only by a reaction, by a family history, by a muscle biopsy, or DNA testing.
Malignant Hyperthermia Genetic Counselling

Genetic testing can be defined as an analysis or test that confirms the presence or the absence of a genetic condition; this does not necessarily involve the analysis of DNA as there are still many clearly genetic conditions where the gene has not yet been identified.
Malignant Hyperthermia Brochures

Malignant Hyperthermia pamphlets and brochures available for download are in Acrobat Reader format.
Malignant Hyperthermia Contacts

Malignant Hyperthermia contact details and staff.
Malignant Hyperthermia Databases

Malignant Hyperthermia databases held by Palmerston North Hospital Anaesthestics Department. Please contact the department for further information.
Malignant Hyperthermia Links

Links to more information about Malignant Hyperthermia.
Malignant Hyperthermia Specialities

Information about Malignant Hyperthermia specialities such as Malignant Hyperthermia in childbirth.
Malignant Hyperthermia Testing

A reliable test for susceptibility to Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) was developed in 1970 by Drs Kalow and Britt at the University of Toronto, modified a year later by Dr Richard Ellis, when he performed the test at 37°C.
Malignant Hyperthermia Research

A collaborative research project was begun in 1994 between the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Palmerston North Hospital, and the Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Malignant Hyperthermia News And Updates

Latest Malignant Hyperthermia news, updatesand numbers of patients investigated.
Malignant Hyperthermia Anaesthetic Technicians

The Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) anaesthetic technician has an important role in screening for MH susceptible patients and in the maintenance of equipment related to MH.