Remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia in a patient with a confirmed diagnosis of malignant hyperthermia: a case report.
JA Clin Rep
; 10(1): 26, 2024 Apr 22.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, life-threatening disorder of calcium homeostasis in skeletal muscle cells that is triggered by volatile anesthetics and succinylcholine, leading to a hypermetabolic reaction. The pathogenic ryanodine receptor 1 (RYR1) gene variant is critical. Patients susceptible to MH should avoid triggering agents, and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) is preferred. Remimazolam is safe in patients with suspected MH. CASE PRESENTATION We present the first case of remimazolam treatment in a genetically confirmed patient with MH without MH development. A 72-year-old man with a family history of MH underwent remimazolam-based TIVA. After informed consent was obtained, a muscle biopsy and genetic testing were performed. Intraoperatively and postoperatively, the patient exhibited no signs of MH. An enhanced function of the RYR1 channel into releasing calcium was indicated, and the genetic testing revealed a pathogenic variant of RYR1.CONCLUSIONS:
Remimazolam-based TIVA is safe in patients confirming the diagnosis of MH.
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