uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Malignant Hyperthermia

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During a pre-hospital RSI, suxamethonium is inadvertently administered to a patient who later transpires to have undiagnosed Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The patient develops a rapidly rising temperature, masseter muscle rigidity, rising EtCO2, and tachycardia. What is the diagnosis and specific treatment?

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