Malignant hyperthermia triggered by cyclopropane during cesarean section

Abstract

Only one case has been reported of malignant hyperthermia (MH)1 which occurred during pregnancy, although malignant hyperthermia susceptible (MHS) parturients have been managed during labor without triggering a crisis. This clinical report describes MH occurring during cyclopropane anesthesia for cesarean section, treated successfully with dantrolene and cooling. The experience of anesthetizing the infant at six weeks of age for surgical correction of eventration of the diaphragm is described also.