(KBD) Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah; (DMJ) Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Marshfield Clinic, University Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
Subject
Myasthenia Gravis; Tensilon Test
Description
Example of patient with myasthenia gravis. Demonstration of baseline examination, followed by administration of 2mg of tensilon, which is a test dose. Procedure for administration of tensilon test is described, including variations. Patient is then shown after being given 4mg of tensilon, with very little apparent response. Suggestion to rewatch in fast motion to see that the response is actually dramatic. Patient is then shown after being given an additional 4mg dose of tensilon, as first dose has begun to wear off. Discussion of need for objective endpoints, and methods for obtaining them.
Date
1986
Language
eng
Format
video/mp4
Type
Image/MovingImage
Source
Original Format: VHS Videotape; Play length: 5:43; QT CD File Size: 110MB; Real CD File Size: 48.3MB; WMV CD File Size: 71.8MB
