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Chapter 16 - Neuromuscular Disorders in the Neurocritical Care Unit

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 July 2019

By
Christopher L. Kramer ,
Edward M. Manno  and
Alejandro A. Rabinstein
Edited by
Michel T. Torbey
Michel T. Torbey
Affiliation:
Ohio State University
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Summary

Neuromuscular diseases and respiratory failure are common problems encountered in both neurologic and medical intensive care units. Neuromuscular respiratory failure can be caused by diseases of the motor neuron, peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junction, or muscle. Thus, localization of the disorder is essential for adequate management.

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Neurocritical Care , pp. 188 - 198
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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