Wednesday August 15, 2007
myasthenia gravis - Bedside tip !

Patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) crisis are frequently admitted under ICU care. One important bedside tip to remember is: Iodinated IV contrast is associated with further exacerbation of MG, and should be avoided if possible.


Related previous pearl: "Ice test" - Poor man's test for Myasthenia Gravis


Reference: click to get abstract/article

1. Iodinated contrast agents in myasthenia gravis, Neurology.1987; 37: 1400