Neuromuscular Emergencies

Melissa L. Cirillo

doi:10.1016/j.cpem.2008.02.001

Neuromuscular Emergencies

Melissa L. Cirillo^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Pediatrics

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Abstract

Infants and children are frequently brought to the emergency department in the setting of profound weakness. It is imperative to determine the etiology of this type of presentation to treat the child effectively. Neuromuscular disorders must be considered. This article explores 4 such diseases, including the Guillain-Barré syndrome, tick paralysis, botulism, and myasthenia gravis. Distinguishing features of each specific disorder, as well as diagnostic criteria, recommended treatment, and prognosis, are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	88-95
Number of pages	8
Journal	Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Volume	9
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpem.2008.02.001
State	Published - Jun 1 2008

Keywords

botulism
Guillain-Barré syndrome
myasthenia gravis
pediatric neuromuscular disorders
tick paralysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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