]> 2026-07-31T09:41:01+00:00 WBR0482 0 en Dantrolene This is the only antidote for the management of malignant hyperthermia, usually given intravenously. Nifedipine Sodium bicarbonate Cold saline infusion This constitutes one of the methods of reducing the high temperature associated with this condition. Diazepam This is sometimes used to alleviate the muscular rigidity observed in this condition. Inpatient Facilities Neurology A 48-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for breast augmentation surgery. She is in good health and has never been admitted to the hospital or had previous operations. Her only medication is an oral contraceptive pill. Shortly after the administration of general anesthesia she develops muscular rigidity, temperature increases to 41°C, pulse increases to 140/min and blood pressure decreases from 130/70 mm Hg to 80/50 mm Hg. Laboratory investigation revealed: Na+ 145 mmol/L K+ - 6.2 PO2 - 60 mm Hg PCO2 - 40 mm Hg pH - 7.13 Total CO2 - 17 mm Hg O2 saturation - 88% Which of the following medication is contraindicated in the acute management of this condition? B Neurology 2020-10-28T00:43:14Z 2459150.5300232 WBR0482