Myasthenia Gravis

Poster Abstract Jonathan C. Garcia Department of Nursing, Otterbein University NURS 6810 – Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Dr. Deana Batross and Dr. Shivani Bhatnagar July 29, 2022 Abstract Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune neuromuscular disorder caused by the destruction or decreased availability of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the post-synaptic neuromuscular junction. Muscular weakness that worsens with activity and improves with rest is a hallmark of MG. MG patients are at increased risk for many postoperative and anesthesia-related complications. However, risk can be mitigated when providers thoroughly understand MG\u27s pathophysiology and implications on the anesthetic plan. Particular attention should be given to the preoperative physical assessment, drug selection and dosing for induction, curarization, and reversal of neuromuscular blockade, and having specific extubation criteria to avoid postoperative complications. This poster provides education related to the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and nursing implications pertaining to MG with the hope that outcomes for MG patients can be positively influenced