What is optimal in patients with myasthenic crisis: Invasive or non-invasive ventilation?

Abstract Myasthenia gravis is an immune disorder involving the neuromuscular junction. The consequent weakness of respiratory muscles leads to variable disorders of ventilation in patients with myasthenia gravis. This article reviews the options of invasive and non-invasive ventilation in patients w...

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Published in:Journal of neuroanaesthesiology and critical care 2014-05, Vol.1 (2), p.116-120
Main Authors: Bhagat, Hemant, Grover, Vinod K., Jangra, Kiran
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
invasive ventilation
myasthenia gravis
non-invasive ventilation
Review Article
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Summary:Abstract Myasthenia gravis is an immune disorder involving the neuromuscular junction. The consequent weakness of respiratory muscles leads to variable disorders of ventilation in patients with myasthenia gravis. This article reviews the options of invasive and non-invasive ventilation in patients with advanced form of the disease.
ISSN:2348-0548
2348-926X
DOI:10.4103/2348-0548.130388