Guillian-Barre Syndrome

Question 1

DEFINITION:

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DEFINITION:
A rapidly progressing inflammatory disease that results in demyelination of peripheral nerves

Question 2

RELEVANT INFORMATION:

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RELEVANT INFORMATION:
-typically begins as weakness in legs and ascends to trunk and arms symptoms usually subside by the fourth week and diminish in reverse order
-if swallowing or breathing become involved during disease process, condition becomes life threatening (occurs in ~30% of cases)
-if nerve cell body remains alive through acute period, regeneration of peripheral nerve occurs. If not, recovery of motor function is unlikely and person experiences permanent disability (5-10% of cases)
-all age groups affected, most common in young adults and elderly

Question 3

CAUSES:

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CAUSES:
-precise cause unknown, but appears to be related to an autoimmune response ushered in by a preceding viral infection or immunization

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SYMPTOM PICTURE:

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SYMPTOM PICTURE:
-often notices numbness and tingling of feet and hands during onset
-followed by progressive muscle weakness that begins in legs, travels up trunk and down arms and up to face (ascending paralysis)-this occurs within 24-72 hours
as condition proceeds upwards, vision and speech may be impaired

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HEALTH HISTORY Q’S:

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HEALTH HISTORY Q’S:
-history of autoimmune disorder?
-diagnosed Guillian Barre Syndrome?
-has there been a prognosis given?
-when did symptorns begin?
- known cause?
any pain? Describe.
-any treatment prescribed?
any problems with vision or speech?
-sensory loss or change?

Question 6

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

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CONTRAINDICATIONS:
-check with physician before doing treatment
Armassage CId until client is in recovery

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TREATMENT PLAN:

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TREATMENT PLAN:
-no cure, tx involves managing uncomfortable symptoms severe cases require hospitalization after recovery, aggressive rehab

Question 8

SELF CARE:

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SELF CARE:
diaphragmatic oreathing Vsualization and medttation