Table 2.

Physical examination findings at emergency department presentation

	Frequency (N = 21)	Percentage
Generalized weakness	20	95.20%
Difficulty swallowing	15	71.40%
Voice/speech problems	14	66.70%
Respiratory difficulty	12	57.10%
Double vision/diplopia	11	52.40%
Extremity/wound pain	9	42.90%
Shortness of breath	8	38.10%
Fever	7	33.30%
Blurry vision	6	28.60%
Sore throat	5	23.80%
Vomiting or diarrhea	5	23.80%
Dizziness	5	23.80%

Physical examination findings as documented in emergency department charts

*All other responses were either “no” or “not documented” by the physician