GBS Flashcards
1
Q
4 A’s of GBS that indicate poor prognosis
A
Age > 65 yo
Axonopathy
Autonomic involvement (Dysautonomia)
2
Q
Usual manifestations of autonomic involvement in GBS
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Loss of vasomotor control with wide fluctuations in BP
Postural hypotension
Cardiac dyarhythmia
3
Q
Features of MFS Subtype of GBS
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- Ophthalmoplegia (often with pupillary paralysis)
- Ataxia and areflexia of limbs without weakness
- anti-GQ1b antibodies (90%)
4
Q
Most common GBS subtype
A
AIDP
Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
5
Q
How is IVIg administered in GBS?
A
IVIg is administered as five daily infusions for a total dose of 2 g/kg body weight.
6
Q
How is plasmapheresis done?
A
A course of plasmapheresis usually consists of ~40–50 mL/kg PE four to five times over a week.
7
Q
Four subtypes of GBS
A
AIDP
AMAN
AMSAN
MFS
