Guillain Barre Syndrome

Question 2

Define GBS.

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Question 3

What is the gender distribution of GBS?

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Question 4

List the RFs for GBS

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Question 5

List the subtypes of GBS.
Which is the most common and which is the most severe?

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AIDP - acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
AMSAN - Acute Motor Sensory Axonal Polyneuropathy
AMAN - Acute Motor Axonal Polyneuropathy

Question 6

Explain the pathophysiology of AIDP.

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Question 7

Explain the pathophysiology of AMAN.

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Question 8

What antibody may be present in a patent with GBS? What syndrome is this antibody most

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Question 9

Outline the course of disease for GBS.

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Question 10

Compare Bulbar vs Pseudobulbar Palsy. Include the findings of each.

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Question 11

What are the common symptoms of GBS?

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Question 12

What are the common signs of GBS?

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Question 13

What are some ddx for GBS?

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Question 14

How would you diagnose GBS?

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Question 15

What are the components of a comprehensive metabolic panel.

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Question 16

In a patient with GBS, what will be the results of the following tests:
1. lumbar puncture

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Question 17

In a patient with GBS, what will be the results of the following tests:
1. NCS
describe the findings for each subset.

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Question 18

In a patient with GBS, what will be the results of the following tests:
1. Needle Electromyography
describe the findings for each subset.

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Question 19

What investigations would you order for a person with GBS?

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Question 20

List the complications of GBS and their common clinical features.

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Question 21

Outline the acute management of GBS.

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Question 22

Outline the long-term management of GBS.

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Question 23

What is the mortality rate of GBS?
What % of GBS patients regain independent walking at 6 months?
What % will have a full recovery at 1 year.

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