Guillain Barre Syndrome Flashcards
Define GBS.
What is the gender distribution of GBS?
List the RFs for GBS
List the subtypes of GBS.
Which is the most common and which is the most severe?
AIDP - acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
AMSAN - Acute Motor Sensory Axonal Polyneuropathy
AMAN - Acute Motor Axonal Polyneuropathy
Explain the pathophysiology of AIDP.
Explain the pathophysiology of AMAN.
What antibody may be present in a patent with GBS? What syndrome is this antibody most
Outline the course of disease for GBS.
Compare Bulbar vs Pseudobulbar Palsy. Include the findings of each.
What are the common symptoms of GBS?
What are the common signs of GBS?
What are some ddx for GBS?
How would you diagnose GBS?
What are the components of a comprehensive metabolic panel.
In a patient with GBS, what will be the results of the following tests:
1. lumbar puncture
In a patient with GBS, what will be the results of the following tests:
1. NCS
describe the findings for each subset.
In a patient with GBS, what will be the results of the following tests:
1. Needle Electromyography
describe the findings for each subset.
What investigations would you order for a person with GBS?
List the complications of GBS and their common clinical features.
Outline the acute management of GBS.
Outline the long-term management of GBS.
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.
