Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome

GBS is acute ascending demyelinating polyneuropathy, often post-infectious (Campylobacter, CMV). Ascending weakness peaking at 4 weeks. 25% require mechanical ventilation. IVIG or plasmapheresis.

GBS Guillain-Barré syndrome acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy AIDP
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Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS nerves connect your brain and spinal cord with the rest of your body. Damage to these nerves makes it hard for them to transmit signals. As a result, your muscles have trouble responding to your brain. No one knows what causes the syndrome. Sometimes it is triggered by an infection, surge…

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Guillain-Barre syndrome

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G61.0 Guillain-Barre syndrome G65.0 Sequelae of Guillain-Barre syndrome
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CSF analysis (albuminocytologic dissociation) Nerve conduction study/EMG Spirometry (FVC, NIF — serial monitoring) Anti-ganglioside antibodies CBC Campylobacter serology
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IVIG 2g/kg over 5 days OR Plasmapheresis (5 exchanges over 10 days) NOT corticosteroids (no benefit) DVT prophylaxis Pain management: Gabapentin, Pregabalin
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Impaired Physical Mobility Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation Acute Pain Anxiety Impaired Swallowing
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