Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
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Peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular disorders in the emergency department: A review.
Acute presentations and emergencies in neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) often challenge clinical acumen. The objective of this review is to refine the reader's approach to history taking, clinical localization and early diagnosis, as well as emergency management of neuromuscular emergencies. ⋯ Fortunately, early diagnosis and management can improve prognosis. This article provides a comprehensive review of acute presentations in neuromuscular disorders relevant for the emergency physician.