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Question of the day: October 8, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · #13 · Intraoperative management and emergencies

Anesthesia reports an unexplained rapid rise in end-tidal carbon dioxide with rigidity during exposure to an MH-triggering anesthetic. What response is most appropriate?

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B. Support the MH response and obtain requested supplies

Hypercarbia and rigidity can be early MH findings. A marked temperature rise need not precede coordinated emergency action.

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