[A further case of malignant hyperpyrexia and its treatment with lidocaine, methylprednisolone and verapamil (iproveratril) (author's transl)].

A dramatic case of anaesthetic-induced malignant hyperpyrexia is described. The treatment (ice packs, treatment of acidosis, glucose-insulin, methylprednisolone, lidocaine, verapamil, muscular relaxation and oxygen breathing) was effective. In the discussion, the pharmacological effects on the cardiac muscle are considered predominantly.