Myasthenia Gravis

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Last updated 5:12 PM on 10/5/26
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Past medical history

gradual onset of weakness

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General Appearance

  • improves with rest

  • drooping eyelids (ptosis)

  • double vision (diplopia)

  • dysphagia


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Respiratory pattern and BS

Shallow breathing with crackles/diminished

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Special tests

  • Tensilon (edrophonium)

  • Electromyography

  • Ice pack test

  • Ach blood test


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Ventilatory parameters to always monitor

VT, VC, MIP

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If VT, VC, and MIP improve with Tensilon, this means?

More of this drug should be given (-mine)

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If VT, VC, and MIP worsen with Tensilon, this means?

Administer atropine to reverse effects

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Tx and Management

  • Bed rest and soft diet

  • Hyperinflation therapy (IS/SMI and IPPB)

  • Pulmonary hygiene