Kamran Athar
Neurointensivist and assistant professor of Medicine and Neurology at Jefferson School of Medicine, practicing at the Farber Institute for Neuroscience in Philadelphia; expert in critical care of neuromuscular disorders such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and myasthenia gravis.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 18min
Critical care of neuromuscular disorders
Discussing critical care management of Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Myasthenia Gravis in the ICU, featuring insights from Dr. Kamran Athar. Topics include differential diagnosis, specific treatments like plasma exchange and IVIG, respiratory management, autonomic dysfunction, myasthenia crisis, and the importance of thymectomy in myasthenia patients with thymomas. Also, explores rare neuromuscular disorders that require ICU care and reflects on forgiveness, reconciliation, and humility in medicine and life.
Jun 17, 2019 • 1h 6min
Critical Care of Neuromuscular Disorders
Dr. M. Kamran Athar, a neurointensivist at the Farber Institute for Neuroscience, dives deep into acute neuromuscular disorders like Guillain-Barré syndrome and myasthenia gravis. He discusses differential diagnostics and explains when to admit patients to the ICU based on respiratory and autonomic concerns. Unique insights include predicting respiratory failure in GBS and the role of immunotherapies versus corticosteroids. Athar also highlights the importance of patient dignity and effective decision-making in critical care.
