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Beverley McNeil

Publications and source records attributed to Beverley McNeil.

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PubMed2005

Malignant hyperthermia.

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare genetic condition which may manifest for the first time during anaesthesia associated with a routine surgical procedure. Characterised initially by muscle rigidity, increased body temperature and metabolic acidosis, the syndrome may prove fatal unless prompt, effective treatment is administered. The sudden development of MH constitutes a medical emergency; hence it is essential that theatre practitioners are knowledgeable about the presenting symptoms and management of the condition.

Anesthesia, General↗
PubMed2004

Management of a CJD case. Part 1. Preoperative organisation of the case.

Recent years have seen the rise of variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (vCJD), causing great concern amongst the public at large and healthcare professionals, and the implications of the disease are still to be properly determined. In this, the first of two articles, Beverley McNeil outlines the various risk categories of CJD patients, the planning of the case and the handling of associated instrumentation postoperatively. Next month's article will deal with the practicalities surrounding management of the case.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed2004

Management of a CJD case. Part 2. The patient with CJD in the operating theatre.

Along with details as to how CJD-associated instrumentation should now be handled, following a recent updating of DoH advice, this article contains comprehensive guidelines which can be followed in the event of a procedure involving a CJD patient. All the practicalities associated with managing a CJD case are dealt with step by step, from collection of the patient from the ward, through terminal cleaning of the theatre, to discharge of the patient from Recovery.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome↗