Neuromuscular junction pathology Flashcards

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25F
wrosening dyspnea

2 months ago - delivers - 38 weeks gestational baby

Hypoventilation - arterial blood gas

deep breath - graph ? D site ?

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neuromuscular junction

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myasthenia gravis ?

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autoantibodies against the post synaptic Ach receptors - skeletal muscle fatigue

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progressively weaken disphragmatic pressure + intact phrenic nerve stimulation = Dx ?

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neuromuscular junction pathology
MG

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4
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Diaphragmatic pressure with intrapleural pressure relation ?

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Note UW

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MG risk <

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women with postpartam period - like the patient of the stem

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