Myasthenia gravis and sevoflurane--a case report
Erk, G.; Karabeyoglu, I.; Dikmen, B.
Middle East Journal of Anaesthesiology 19(1): 213-218
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0544-0440 PMID: 17511195 Document Number: 614965
Myasthenia gravis is characterized by weakness and easy fatiguability of voluntary muscles. Myasthenic patients are sensitive to non-depolarizing relaxants. Sevoflurane, as an alternative, can be used to achieve good tracheal intubation. In this report, we present our experiences.
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