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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... Limb- proximal weakness ... life-threatening Differential ... Serologic and EMG ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness ... - Differential ... Resp/Heme: CHF, valves ... Polyneuropathy, ALS), NMJ disorder ... (Myasthenia, LEMS
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Values • pH: ... Neuromuscular weakness ... (GBS, Myasthenia ... #VBG #differential
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Non-neuromuscular disorder ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia ... • Inflammatory disorders ... #Differential #