What signs and symptoms did Mr Jones have that are consistent with malignant hyperthermia?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: Early symptoms of malignant hyperthermia include tachycardia, tachypnoea, sweating, rise in endtidal carbon dioxide levels, hyperthermia and possibly master muscle spasm. Mr Jones exhibited signs of tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia and had an increased PaCO2, all of which can be evident in malignant hyperthermia.
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