Title of article
Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis
Author/Authors
Yeğenoğlu, Füsun Erciyes University - Medical Faculty - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Turkey , Esmaoğlu, Aliye Erciyes University - Medical Faculty - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Turkey , Artış, Tarık Erciyes University - Medical Faculty - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Bayram, Adnan Erciyes University - Medical Faculty - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Turkey
From page
49
To page
52
Abstract
Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder in which the patients produce antibodies that attach the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction. The interactions between myorelaxants, anticholinesterases or the other drugs that are used in general anesthesia can cause postoperatif respiratuary failure. Regional anesthesia have been suggested for the lower abdominal and extremity operations. The purpose of this case report is to review to anesthetic management of a patient with myasthenia gravis.
Keywords
Anesthesia, General , Anesthesia, Spinal , Myasthenia Gravis
Journal title
Erciyes Medical Journal
Journal title
Erciyes Medical Journal
Record number
2597082
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