Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Neuromuscular Diseases

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This video is a presentation by Dr. Ed Conway about the Pediatric Critical Care Board Review. He talks about various topics related to pediatric critical care, including neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Conway discusses lower motor neuron lesions and their physical findings, such as muscle atrophy. He also covers the autonomic nervous system, including the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. He explains the function of acetylcholine and its metabolism in the body. Dr. Conway then delves into neuromuscular disease and its impact on respiratory function. He explains the muscles involved in respiration, as well as the effects of neuromuscular weakness on the lungs. He goes on to discuss specific neuromuscular diseases, including polio, acute flaccid paralysis, spinal muscle atrophy, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Dr. Conway touches upon the causes and symptoms of these conditions, as well as their diagnostic and treatment options. He also discusses tick paralysis, tetanus, and myasthenia gravis. Finally, he explains the impact of muscular dystrophy on the respiratory system and the heart. The presentation concludes with a discussion on neuromuscular blockers and their effects on the body. Dr. Conway provides advice for studying for the boards and wishes everyone luck in their careers.

Keywords

Pediatric Critical Care Board Review

Neuromuscular Diseases

Lower Motor Neuron Lesions

Autonomic Nervous System

Acetylcholine Metabolism

Respiratory Function

Neuromuscular Weakness

Polio

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Muscular Dystrophy

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