How to handle myasthenic crisis. Essential steps in patient care.

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Journal Article (Review)

Myasthenic crisis, or respiratory failure requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation, may be caused by infections, aspiration, physical and emotional stress, and changes in medication. Although no single factor determines the need for respiratory support, all patients with questionable respiratory status should be admitted to the ICU. Because management of crisis includes treatment of the underlying myasthenia gravis, a neurologist should share in any decisions regarding care.

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Duke Authors

Bedlack, Richard Stanley
Sanders, Donald Benjamin

Cited Authors

Bedlack, RS; Sanders, DB

Published Date

April 2000

Published In

Postgraduate Medicine

Volume / Issue

107 / 4

Start / End Page

211 - 222

PubMed ID

10778421

Pubmed Central ID

10778421

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1941-9260

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0032-5481

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3810/pgm.2000.04.1003

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