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A patient presents with malignant hypehermia and metabolic acidosis. Immediate treatment should be staed with

A
Intravenous Dantrolene
B
Sodium bicarbonate
C
Intravenous fluids
D
Paracetamol
High-Yield Explanation
IV dantrolene (1mg/kg repeated if required) is the life saving drug in malignant hypehermia. Oxygen inhalation, treatment of acidosis and immediate cooling of body may also help. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.

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