Malignant hyperthermia in a paediatric patient; managed successfully without dantrolene: a case report.

Introduction: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a potentially life-threatening pharmacogenetic syndrome triggered by volatile anaesthetics, succinylcholine, and stress such as vigorous exercise.

Case Presentation: The authors describe a case of an 8-year-old male who presented with classical symptoms of MH after induction of general anaesthesia and symptomatic treatment was done successfully due to the unavailability of Dantrolene.

Discussion: Definitive diagnosis of MH can be done based on a contracture test in fresh muscle biopsy in the presence of halothane and caffeine.