A patient presents with malignant hypehermia and metabolic acidosis. Immediate treatment should be staed with: (A) Intravenous Dantrolene, (B) Sodium bicarbonate, (C) Intravenous fluids, (D) Paracetamol
Answer is A. IV dantrolene (1mg/kg repeated if required) is the life saving drug in malignant hypehermia. Oxygen inhalation, treatment of acidosis and immediate cooling of body may also help. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.