Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5884720 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We describe a case of living unrelated renal transplantation from a non-malignant hyperthermia (MH) susceptible donor to an MH-susceptible recipient, along with its intraoperative and perioperative considerations. The renal transplant recipient reported a personal history of MH requiring intensive care unit admission. A nontriggering anesthetic was therefore chosen for the unrelated donor to avoid possible triggering via the transplanted kidney to the MH-susceptible recipient. This case provides a unique opportunity to review the concepts of antigen transfer related to transplant anesthesia, as well as the importance of communication among anesthesia and surgical teams to promote patient safety.
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Authors
Jacob (Resident Physician), Robert (Assistant Professor),