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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
in diminished muscle ... Neck: “dropping ... Respiratory muscles ... precipitated by: Drugs ... #diagnosis #management
Drugs associated with worsening of Myasthenia Gravis (MG):
•	D-penicillamine 
•	Botulinum toxin.
•	Telithromycin
•	Fluoroquinolones 
•	Quinine
•	Magnesium
•	Macrolide antibiotics 
•	Corticosteroids (may cause transient
Drugs associated ... of Myasthenia Gravis ... Corticosteroids (may cause ... Thymectomy soon after ... acetylcholinereceptor #muscle-specificreceptortyrosinekinase
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
dystonia - Spasm of muscles ... tongue, face, neck ... variable tremor, mask ... persist for days after ... #pharmacology #management
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis ... life in women and after ... but 5% have anti—muscle-specific ... More likely to cause ... #diagnosis #management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... kissing papillary muscles ... cardiac output causes ... comparison #challenges #management