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This week's topic is myasthenia gravis
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Presentation & Guideline
Myasthenia Gravis
Dr Michael Lowe
Neurology registrar
Myasthenia gravis: Association of British Neurologists’ management guidelines
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Scoring System
Muscle Strength Scale
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A scale to use when describing muscle function. Grading from 0-5, with 5 being normal power
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5 - Normal strength against full resistance applied by examiner
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4 - Able to move against gravity and light resistance
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3 - Able to move against gravity, but not resistance
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2 - Able to move only when gravity has been eliminated
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1 - Evidence of muscle movement (e.g. felt on palpation), but it is insufficient to cause joint movement
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0 - Paralysis
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