Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 2015
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D. Chovan, James R. Cacchillo
Keywords
Anethesia, Autoimmune Diseases, Treatments, Outcomes
Subject Categories
Medical Pathology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Musculoskeletal Diseases | Nursing
Abstract
In healthcare and, specifically anesthesia, there are many conditions that require various considerations by the prudent provider. An example of a condition requiring special attention is myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in which skeletal muscle weakness and rapid fatigue result from destruction of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors [7]. Although the prevalence is not overwhelmingly high with most recent estimates of prevalence around 14 to 20 per 100,000 people in the United States [5] and 20 per 100,000 worldwide [9], inappropriate perioperative management of those with this ailment can result in serious consequences. Understanding the pathophysiology, various treatments (both surgical and medical), and anesthetic implications can result in better outcomes for individuals with myasthenia gravis that require surgery.
Recommended Citation
Predick, Matthew, "Myasthenia Gravis and implications for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist" (2015). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 112.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/112