GBS Flashcards
meaning of gbs
Guillain Barre Syndrome
acute infectious neuronitisof the CN and PN
GBS
immune disorder in GBS leads to
demyelination of the myelin sheath
GBS is reversible or no?
Reversible but with NO CURE
(nawawala lang s/sx but meron parin siyang sakit)
cause of gbs
viral infection
upper respiratory and gastrointestinal infection
san nagsstart ung symptom
from ground to mind
ascending paralysis/weakness
viral infection causes
Zika Virus
Cytomegalovirus
Epsein Barr Virus
diagnostic procedure in gbs
lumbar tap
electroencephalogram
electromyography
lumbar tap shows increase in what
increase in protein
most common symptom of ground to mind
ascending paralysis
signs and symptoms of gbs
ascending paralysiss
paresthesia (tingling or numbing sensation)
weakness (sudden onset)
peripheral loss of sensation
autonomic dysfunction
cardiac dysrythmia
priority nursing mgmt in gbs
BREATHING
nursing mgmt in gbs
palliative care
monitor and promote respiratory function
preveent complications of immobility
monitor cardiac status
PLASMAPHERESIS
IMMUNOGLOBULIN
pharmacological mgmt
corticosteroids
immunosuppressant