Guillian Barre Syndrome Flashcards
Where does GBS affect the nervous system
Peripheral Nervous System
Immune system damages PNS
Inherited or Hereditary?
Inherited
Is GBS symmetrical or asymmetrical
Symmetric distal limb weakness
What would cause doubt?
Asymmetry
Sensory level
Bladder or bowel problems
Less than 50 cells/mm in CSF
Treatment?
Intravenous immunoglobulin
Plasma exchange
Monitor respiratory and autonomic complications
Pain, Pressure sores, Rehabilitation
How many become non-ambulant
60%
How many make a full recovery
90%, over 1-4 months
How many need respiratory support
20%
When is the disease most progressed
In 2 weeks
Time frame of GBS progression
Over 4 days, reaching peak after 2 weeks
How is CSF protein in GBS
It is elevated
How are reflexes in GBS
Depressed, pain
Are cranial nerves involved in GBS
Yes they can be
What else can be involved in GBS
Respiratory involvement
Is there sensory involvement
Yes
