Myasthenic Crisis In Pregnancy

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" Myasthenic Crisis In Pregnancy "
French,, David M.; Bridges, E. Page; Hoskins, Matthew C.; Andrews, Charles M.; Nelson, Cecil H.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	927864
Doc. No	:	LA2dg4t81m
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	French,, David M.; Bridges, E. Page; Hoskins, Matthew C.; Andrews, Charles M.; Nelson, Cecil H.
Title & Author	:	Myasthenic Crisis In Pregnancy [Article]\ French,, David M.; Bridges, E. Page; Hoskins, Matthew C.; Andrews, Charles M.; Nelson, Cecil H.
Title of Periodical	:	Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Volume/ Issue Number	:	1/4
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	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.