QUESTION: Is Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (unknown type) associated with MH? ANSWER: There is no association between CMT and MH. Only sporadic mutation that occur in the general population; therefore VERY rare. MH Question of the Day is part of MH Awareness & Training Month for patients and healthcare professionals. Get the story

This article clip reminds us all of us to be prepared for MH before having surgery; healthcare professionals and patients alike. "Consumer Watch: Do your homework before having outpatient surgery" written by Ellen Phillips and published in the Chattanooga Times Free Press; link to article.

"Unfortunately, too many outpatient surgical centers don't have the necessary supplies on hand in case of a life-threatening emergency. For starters, be absolutely positive the center has a crash cart available. Also ask if they have the drug dantrolene on hand to reverse malignant hyperthermia, a rare but deadly complication from anesthesia. And definitely make sure succinylcholine -- a fast-acting paralytic agent that helps to quickly intubate patients who can't breathe -- is nearby."

QUESTION: Can dantrolene be administered via intraosseous? ANSWER: No data exists on the effectiveness of any of the dantrolene products when administered via the intraosseous route. However, in the event that the patient is experiencing an acute MH event, and intravenous access can not be secured, it would be prudent to administer the dantrolene intraosseous in an attempt to get it into the patient to treat the MH episode. MH Question of the Day is part of MH Awareness & Training Month for patients and healthcare professionals. Get the story

QUESTION: How long does the dantrolene solution stay stable in the syringe once mixed? ANSWER: Manufacturers say: 6 hours. MH Question of the Day is part of MH Awareness & Training Month for patients and healthcare professionals. Get the story