What are the Symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia in Pediatrics?
The symptomatology in children can be rapid and severe, including:
Rapid rise in body temperature (hyperthermia) Muscle rigidity Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) Hypercapnia (elevated carbon dioxide levels) Metabolic acidosis Myoglobinuria (presence of myoglobin in urine)
Prompt recognition and treatment are critical to prevent severe complications and mortality.
