Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Malignant hyperthermia due to anaesthesia |
French
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Hyperthermie maligne due à une anesthésie |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XIX | Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes | |
| 2 | T80-T88 | Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified | |
| 3 | T88 | Other complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified | |
| 4 | T88.3 | Malignant hyperthermia due to anaesthesia |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen |
Ibuprofen is a propionic acid derivative NSAID that has demonstrated its efficacy by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. In humans ibuprofen reduces inflammatory pain, swellings and fever. Furthermore, ibuprofen reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation. |
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| Mefenamic acid |
Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. |
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| Paracetamol |
Paracetamol is a medication used to treat pain and fever. It does appear to selectively inhibit COX activities in the brain, which may contribute to its ability to treat fever and pain. |
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| Prednisolone |
Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. |
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| Promethazine |
Promethazine is a potent, long acting, antihistamine with additional anti-emetic central sedative and anti-cholinergic properties. |
