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    A 43-year-old woman with a history of Myasthenia Gravis presents to the ED with a chief complaint of generalized weakness. On exam, there are normal vitals except for a RR of 24, and you notice ptosis and dysphonia. You are concerned about impending respiratory failure. A respiratory therapist is called to the bedside to help with the decision of whether to intubate this patient. Which of these values can be helpful in guiding this decision?

    By Elisha Targonsky|2021-05-31T10:59:14-04:00May 31st, 2021|Comments Off on A 43-year-old woman with a history of Myasthenia Gravis presents to the ED with a chief complaint of generalized weakness. On exam, there are normal vitals except for a RR of 24, and you notice ptosis and dysphonia. You are concerned about impending respiratory failure. A respiratory therapist is called to the bedside to help with the decision of whether to intubate this patient. Which of these values can be helpful in guiding this decision?

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