Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS): non-drug management

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS): non-drug management. Avoid depolarising neuromuscular blocking drugs. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Anaesthetic precautions

  • Avoid depolarising neuromuscular blocking drugs
  • Consider local, regional or spinal anaesthesia
  • Continue anti-myasthenic medications peri-operatively

Other management

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References

  1. Finlayson S, Beeson D, Palace J. Congenital myasthenic syndrome: an update. Pract Neurol 2013; 13:80-91.

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