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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... Respiratory muscles ... Respiratory insufficiency ... aspiration and acute respiratory ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Respiratory or Metabolic ... failure (uremia) K Ketoacidosis ... GBS, Myasthenia gravis ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... mobilizes fatty acids ... produce Acetoacetic acid ... In Alcoholic Ketoacidosis ... #criticalcare #
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Resuscitation & respiratory ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... consider ascorbic acid ... 1.5 grams IV q6hr ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare