Clinical Procedure
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Vastus medialis muscle biopsy
Vastus lateralis muscle biopsy
Often performed for patients at risk of malignant hypothermia. Eg. undiagnosed myopathy or episode of suspected malignant hyperthermia
Manage case as for suspected MH
Manage case as for suspected MH
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A good technique that avoids use of volatile and propofol is a Remifentanil infusion (eg 0.1-0.3mcg/kg/min) plus ketamine infusion (eg 200mcg/kg/hr)
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Surgeons will inject local anesthetic at end of the case to avoid contaminating the sample. Will need some analgesic (opioid) on board at the time of the biopsy.
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