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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
What's new
Added 2023 DGN, 2023 ACCP, 2012 AAN, and 2010 EFNS guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.
Guidelines
Key sources
The following summarized guidelines for the evaluation and management of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are prepared by our editorial team based on guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP 2023), the German Neurological Society (DGN 2023), the American Academy of Neurology (AAN 2012), and the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS 2010,2008)....
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Diagnostic investigations
Respiratory support
Airway clearance: as per ACCP 2023 guidelines, Consider offering glossopharyngeal breathing for lung volume recruitment and airway clearance in patients with hypoventilation.
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Noninvasive ventilation
Invasive ventilation
Medical management
Symptomatic treatment: as per DGN 2023 guidelines, Offer amifampridine and pyridostigmine for symptomatic therapy in patients with LEMS.
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Immunosuppressants
IVIG