Tag: Volatile anesthetics

According to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, modern anesthesia is generally very safe, but many people still feel anxiety surrounding surgical procedures. This often includes concerns about what they will experience, such as the initial administration of anesthesia. For those who notice it, the characteristic sweet smell in anesthesia is often caused by specific volatile anesthetic agents used today, like sevoflurane.

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, but potentially fatal, reaction to certain anesthetic drugs and other stressors. It is crucial for patients and healthcare providers to understand **what patients are at risk for malignant hyperthermia** to ensure proper safety measures are taken during any procedure requiring anesthesia.