| Myasthenia gravis in children and its anaesthetic implications. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2268010 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Myasthenia gravis, a rare disease in children, occurs in a variety of forms. The aetiology and clinical presentations are reviewed. Eight patients who were studied with electromyography are presented. The results show that, in general, patients with the usual pattern of disease are resistant to suxamethonium (ED95 3-4 times normal) and are sensitive to nondepolarizing relaxants. When the latter are used it is advisable to administer small increments with neuromuscular monitoring. One patient with the disease localised to the eyelid had normal EMG responses when monitored on the hand with ulnar nerve stimulation. |
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Authors:
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T C Brown; R Gebert; O A Meretoja; L K Shield |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia and intensive care Volume: 18 ISSN: 0310-057X ISO Abbreviation: Anaesth Intensive Care Publication Date: 1990 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-02-08 Completed Date: 1991-02-08 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0342017 Medline TA: Anaesth Intensive Care Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 466-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Anesthesia, General* Child Child, Preschool Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Myasthenia Gravis / physiopathology* Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / pharmacology* Neuromuscular Junction / drug effects, physiology |
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0/Neuromuscular Blocking Agents |
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