title: Anesthetic implications of myasthenia gravis: a case report.
abstract: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that causes the destruction and overall decrease in functional acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction. The resultant respiratory and cardiovascular implications are a primary cause of mortality; therefore, a complete and comprehensive understanding of this disorder is vital for the anesthesia provider. The case presented demonstrates the anesthetic challenges involved, with a focus on the overall approach, pharmacologic considerations, physiological changes, and an emphasis on preoperative optimization.
authors.affiliation: Midwestern University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Glendale, AZ, USA. bofeity85@gmail.com
authors.forename: Eugene
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Postevka
mesh_terms: D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000150:complications*; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists; D016105:Parathyroidectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics