What Is the Recommended IV Dose of Dantrolene to Be

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended IV dose of dantrolene to be given in a malignant hyperthermia (MH) crisis?

• A)1 mg/kg every minute until temperature is within normal limits
• B)2 to 3 mg/kg in an initial IV bolus and repeat every 5 to 10 minutes
• C)10 mg/kg initially and every 5 minutes until muscles relax
• D)10 to 20 mg/kg every 5 minutes until temperature stabilizes

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