Malignant Hyperthermia

Contact the Malignant Hyperthermia Investigation Unit

Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network

Malignant Hyperthermia Investigation Unit

3 Eaton North-323

200 Elizabeth Street

Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4 Canada

Phone: (416) 340-3128

Fax: (416) 340-4960

Email: malignanthyperthermia@uhn.on.ca

Refer here for machine preparation with activated charcoal filters for MH susceptible patients

Dantrolene Reconstitution Instructions

 

MH Kit Content

• • 6 x dantrolene 20 mg vials

  • 4 x 50 mL Luer-Lock syringes

  • 6 x Vented vial spikes

  • 1 x Clave™ Connector IV bag access device

  • 2000 mL bag of sterile water for injection

  • Used MH kits must be exchanged in MDRC

MH Kit Locations in Sunnybrook

ECT F-Wing - Part of Arrest Cart, Blue Bag x2 (ECT checks this item themselves)

M2 OR - Part of Arrest Cart, Blue Bag x3

M5 OR / PACU - Part of Arrest Cart, Blue Bag x2

MG OR - Part of Arrest Cart, Blue Bag x2

MG185 Radiology Dept - Part of Arrest Cart, Blue Bag x2 outside MG 192

RTBC Burn OR - Part of Arrest Cart, Blue Bag x2

TG TSRCC HDR Nursing Unit - Part of Arrest Cart, Blue Bag x2 (HDR checks this item themselves)

Cath Lab 4 (M309) - bottom shelf of the wooden supply cabinet to the left of the gas cart.

Cath Lab 6 (D306) - inside the left facing stainless steel supply cabinet to the right of the gas cart.