The following Understanding and Managing Malignant Hyperthermia Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the genetic basis of malignant hyperthermia (MH).
What you will learn:
- All known pharmacologic triggers for MH
- The early signs of MH during anesthesia
- The immediate steps required to manage a suspected MH crisis
- How to prepare dantrolene
- How to identify complications that may arise during an MH crisis
- The significance of genetic testing for MH susceptibility
- Effective communication among the perioperative team during MR crises
- How to prepare anesthesia for patients known to be susceptible to MH
Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 45 minutes; CME: 0.75.
American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve patient care outcomes. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address the identified educational gaps and to support the continuous professional development of our medical community. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity.
The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of NIH, Medline Plus, and PatientSafety.gov (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by NIH, Medline Plus, PatientSafety.gov or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2024 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.