Myasthenic crisis in the setting of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

J Clin Anesth

Department of Anesthesiology at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, United States of America.

Published: December 2020

• A patient with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) on immunosuppressive therapy with underlying respiratory compromise may be more susceptible to infection with COVID-19 or severe manifestations of the virus. • It is theorized that patients with MG may be more vulnerable to bacterial and viral infections, due to respiratory muscle weakness and use of immunosuppressive medications. • It is critical for practitioners to be prepared for severe respiratory compromise in patients with MG and concomitant COVID-19 superinfection. • In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, MG patients should be encouraged to continue their current treatment regimens, but engage in extra vigilant social distancing.

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