Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following manifestations is often the earliest sign of malignant hyperthermia?

Which of the following manifestations is often the earliest sign of malignant hyperthermia?
a) Tachycardia (heart rate above 150 beats per minute)
Tachycardia is often the earliest sign of malignant hyperthermia.
b) Hypotension
Hypotension is a later sign of malignant hyperthermia.
c) Elevated temperature
The rise in temperature is actually a late sign that develops rapidly.
d) Oliguria
Scant urinary output is a later sign of malignant hyperthermia.