Module 14 - Guillain-Barre Flashcards
1
Q
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome?
A
acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP) AKA Landry’s ascending paralysis
2
Q
What percentage of GBS cases occur shortly after a viral or bacterial infection?
A
50%
3
Q
LMN
A
Rapid ascending weakness Bilateral sensory impairment Loss of reflexes Atrophy Fasciculations Muscle cramps
4
Q
Plasmapheresis:
A
Removal of blood, separation of blood cells from plasma, and return of those blood cells to the body’s circulation, diluted with fresh plasma or a substitute.
5
Q
High Dosage Intravenous Immunoglobulin’s (IVIG):
A
Sterile solution of concentrated antibodies extracted from healthy donors and administered into a vein.
