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Central venous catheter insertion in the internal jugular vein (IJV) is frequently performed in acute care settings, facilitated by its easy availability and increased use of ultrasound in healthcare settings. Despite the increased safety profile and insertion convenience, it has complications. Herein, we aim to inform readers about the existing literature on the plethora of complications with potentially disastrous consequences for patients undergoing IJV cannulation.
RESUMEN
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neurological disorder involving the post-synaptic neuromuscular junction and is caused by the autoimmune destruction of acetylcholine receptors with ensuing muscular weakness. Rarely is the disease process in MG compounded with other comorbidities and distinctive surgical challenges, such as the prone position in spine surgery, presenting unique challenges in the anesthetic management of such cases. This case series and the ensuing discussion describe the successful perioperative management of two cases of MG undergoing neuro-surgical management for lumbar spine pathologies.
