Table 3.
Blood gas analysis of malignant hyperthermia suspected events
| No | IVCT | pH | BE [mmol/l] | PaCO2[mmHg] | Potassium [mmol/l] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MHS |
7.20 |
- |
50 |
- |
| 3 |
MHS |
7.19 |
−7 |
55 |
3.9 |
| 5 |
MHS* |
7.38 |
1 |
46 |
6.3 |
| 10 |
MHS |
7.17 |
−3,8 |
72 |
5.0 |
| 15 |
MHN |
7.20 |
−7,9 |
69 |
7.3 |
| 17 |
MHN |
7.30 |
- |
38 |
4.1 |
| 19 | MHN | 7.30 | - | - | - |
IVCT In vitro contracture test, MHS Malignant hyperthermia susceptible, MHN Malignant hyperthermia non-susceptible, BE Base excess, PaCO2 Arterial carbon dioxide pressure.
*blood gas analysis after admission at the intensive care unit.