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malignant hyperthermia

/məˈlɪɡnənt ˌhaɪpərˈθɜːrmiə/

Traducción: Reacción grave y potencialmente mortal a ciertos anestésicos, caracterizada por un aumento rápido de la temperatura corporal, rigidez muscular y taquicardia.

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/məˈlɪɡnənt ˌhaɪpərˈθɜːrmiə/C2formalmedical
  • esReacción grave y potencialmente mortal a ciertos anestésicos, caracterizada por un aumento rápido de la temperatura corporal, rigidez muscular y taquicardia.

A severe, potentially life-threatening reaction to certain anesthetic drugs, characterized by a rapid rise in body temperature, muscle rigidity, and increased heart rate.

  1. Medical emergencyC2formal

    A severe, life-threatening reaction to certain anesthetic drugs, characterized by a rapid rise in body temperature, muscle rigidity, and increased heart rate.

    esHipertermia maligna

    • The patient developed malignant hyperthermia during surgery.
    • Anesthesiologists are trained to recognize and treat malignant hyperthermia immediately.
    • A family history of malignant hyperthermia is a critical risk factor.