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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
crises”. ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Crises - Severe ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
) • Surgical devices ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Traumatic brain injury ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Causes of Neuromuscular ... Demyelinating Disease (MS ... Phrenic nerve injury ... Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
antibodies - MuSK-positive ... likely to cause ... glucocorticoids - can cause ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Oxygen Delivery by Device ... • Uses either ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary ... #Equipment #Devices ... #Management
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Devices Simple ... Mask: • Flow ... uses a small valve ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
implantable electronic devices ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Injury By: • Early ... Treat underlying cause ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
Remove airway devices ... oxygen and face mask ... Consider other causes ... negative-pressure pulmonary ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... Presentation: Injury ... • Infectious causes ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential