Table 3 Parameters for bedside ventilation during myasthenic crisis [6]
From: SOP myasthenic crisis
| Criterion/indication | Normal | Intubation | Weaning | Extubation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vital capacity (ml/kg body weight) | > 60 | < 20 | > 15 | > 25 |
| Negative airway pressure (cm H2O) | > 70 | < 30 | > 20 | > 40 |
| Positive airway pressure (cm H2O) | > 100 | < 40 | > 40 | > 50 |