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An elusive weakness: myasthenia gravis
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|February 1, 1996
Summary
Myasthenia gravis patients frequently present with undiagnosed, life-threatening crises. Front-line providers must recognize specific symptoms and unique patient needs for timely diagnosis and care.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a serious autoimmune neuromuscular disease.
- Patients often present to healthcare systems during acute crises.
- A lack of a "working diagnosis" complicates initial management.