Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8719730 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2017 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
MC should be in the differential of any patient with muscular weakness and respiratory compromise. Emergency department management of MC should focus on ruling out infection and respiratory support. Strong consideration should be given to beginning with noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation for ventilatory support. Corticosteroids, depolarizing paralytics, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors should be avoided in patients with MC in the emergency department.
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Authors
Jamie DO, M. Emily DO, Brit MD, Alex MD,