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The aim is to evaluate anesthesia residents' awareness and knowledge regarding malignant hyperthermia and its implications for patient safety.

March 30, 2026Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care0 citations

Assessment of anesthesia residents' awareness and knowledge levels regarding malignant hyperthermia in relation to their residency

ÖDÖmer Doymuş PAPelin Aydın

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The aim is to evaluate anesthesia residents' awareness and knowledge regarding malignant hyperthermia and its implications for patient safety.
Cross-sectional study design
Involved 215 anesthesia residents
Evaluated knowledge with a questionnaire measuring responses to specific questions
Categorized knowledge levels into low, moderate, and high
Average knowledge score was 12.50±3.19
19.1% of participants showed low knowledge
53.0% had moderate knowledge
27.9% demonstrated high knowledge
Knowledge scores increased significantly with longer residency duration (Kruskal–Wallis H=26.34, p<0.001)

Abstract

Aims: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an uncommon but life-threatening anesthetic emergency that necessitates prompt diagnosis and swift care. It is imperative for patient safety that anesthesia assistants, identify both the early and late manifestations of MH. This study sought to assess the knowledge and awareness of anesthesiology assistants concerning MH.Methods: This cross-sectional study encompassed 215 anesthesia residents. The knowledge level of MH was evaluated by a total knowledge score derived from replies to questions 6–24 of the questionnaire. The knowledge level was categorized as low, moderate, and high. Results: The participants' average knowledge score was 12.50±3.19, with 19.1% exhibiting low knowledge, 53.0% demonstrating medium knowledge, and 27.9% possessing high knowledge. Knowledge scores shown a substantial increase with the prolongation of residence length (Kruskal–Wallis H=26.34, p

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