Experimental Malignant Hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic disease that causes an extremely high body temperature. The syndrome is triggered by depolarizing muscle relaxants and halogenated gaseous anesthetics, such as halothane. The purpose of the book is to present the latest experimental work and important conclusions...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Williams, Charles H. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1988, 1988
Edition:1st ed. 1988
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • ECD As a Diagnostic Tool for Malignant Hyperthermia
  • 4 Hemodynamics in Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible Pigs During Malignant Hyperthermia
  • 5 Plasma Levels of T4, T3, and rT3 During Malignant Hyperthermia
  • 6 Malignant Hyperthermia and the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Membrane: A Review
  • 7 In Vitro Studies of Drugs Affecting Malignant Hyperthermia Muscle
  • 8 The Role of the Horse in Studies Relative to Malignant Hyperthermia
  • 9 Horses and Ponies as Animal Models for Malignant Hyperthermia
  • 10 Malignant Hyperthermia in the Dog: Laboratory Investigations
  • 11 Laboratory Methods for Malignant Hyperthermia Diagnosis
  • 12 Malignant Hyperpyrexia: A Review
  • 13 Malignant Hyperthermia Pre- and Post-Dantrolene: A Survey of the Greater Kansas City Area from 1965 to 1985
  • 14 The Role of the Sympathetic Nervous Syste