Information for Medical Professionals
During a MH crisis:
Call the MH 24-hour Hotline: (for emergencies only)
- United States: 1+800-644-9737
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Outside the US: 00+1+303-389-1647
Initiate Emergency Therapy for MH Acute Phase Treatment
- Get help. Get antidote. Notify surgeon
- Dantrolene Sodium for Injection 2.5 mg/kg rapidly IV through large-bore IV, if possible
- Bicarbonate for metabolic acidosis
- Cool the patient
Recommend:
- 36 vials of the antidote be available
- MH cart is stocked and ready
- Staff is ready to recognize, diagnose, and treat MH
- Transfer plan is ready if needed.
Resource Information:
- October 16: You're Invited to the MHAUS Recognition Reception in Chicago at the American Society of Anesthesiologiests Meeting
- MH Scientific Conference Proceeding - reqest a copy
- iPhone MH App - now available
- MH Transfer of Care Guidelines
- Monthly drawing opportunity
- MH Mock Drill Kit now available!
- President's Blog
- 2010 Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) Symposium articles


