Pulmonary Function Testing in Elderly Patients Treated for a Myasthenia Gravis Exacerbation.

Journal: The Neurohospitalist
Published Date: Nov 26, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Pulmonary function testing is a standard part of care for patients admitted to hospital with a myasthenia gravis exacerbation. It may inform clinicians' decisions to intubate patients. It is known that pulmonary function declines with age in healthy adults. We studied the effect of age on pulmonary function and serious respiratory events, including intubation, in patients admitted to hospital for a myasthenia gravis exacerbation.

Authors

  • Stephen C van Gaal
    Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Shane W English
    Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Pierre R J Bourque
    Department of Medicine (Critical Care), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jocelyn C Zwicker
    Department of Medicine (Critical Care), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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