Care of the Patient with Myasthenia Gravis


American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. (2013).

Glenview (IL): American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 1-33.

This guideline provides recommendations for the medical management of individuals with myasthenia gravis. While the guideline is intended for nurses, recommendations for consultation with other healthcare professionals, including speech-language pathologists, are provided.

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses






Nurses should consult with a speech-language pathologists to determine the safest and most effective swallowing treatment for individuals with myasthenia gravis (Level 3 Recommendation).