Myasthenic Crisis In Pregnancy

This case reviews the management of a 27-year-old pregnant female in myasthenic crisis. She presented to the emergency department in respiratory distress refractory to standard therapy, necessitating airway and ventilatory support and treatment with plasmapheresis. Myasthenic crisis in the setting o...

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Main Authors: David M. French, E. Page Bridges, Matthew C. Hoskins, Charles M. Andrews, Cecil H. Nelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2017-10-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2dg4t81m
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Summary:This case reviews the management of a 27-year-old pregnant female in myasthenic crisis. She presented to the emergency department in respiratory distress refractory to standard therapy, necessitating airway and ventilatory support and treatment with plasmapheresis. Myasthenic crisis in the setting of pregnancy is rare and presents unique management challenges for emergency physicians.
ISSN:2474-252X