Neurodegenerative Disorders Flashcards
How long does Guillain-Barre take to recover from?
6 months-1 year
What is the most common bacterial trigger for Guillain Barre?
Campylobacter jejuni
What kind of weakness does Guillain-Barre cause?
Symmetric and ascending (feet up)
What kind of sensory loss happens in Gullain Barre?
Distal sensory loss
What happens to reflexes in Guillain Barre?
Hypoactive or absent
How is Guillain Barre diagnosed?
History and physical
Is weakness in Guillain Barre acute or progressive?
Progressive
What is BP goal in Gullain Barre?
Up to 200 systolic
A negative inspiratory force of less than what is concerning?
Less than -30
A forced vital capacity below what is concerning?
Below 20
Should a pt with bulbar weakness be put on BiPaP?
No
Which agent shouild be avoided during RSI in Gullain Barre?
Succinylcholine
After how long on a vent should a Guillain Barre pt be trached?
After 2 weeks
What kind of weakness does myasthenia gravis cuase?
Fluctuating and symmetric weakness
Does weakness get worse or better with activity in myasthenia gravis?
Worse
What is the first line medication class for myasthenia gravis?
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Besides cholinesterase inhibitors, what other class of meds are myasthenia gravis pts on?
Steroids
Does MS have symmetric or asymmetric weakness?
Asymmetric
What happens to reflexes in MS?
Hyperreflexive
What medication is used to manage acute flares of MS?
Steroids
What is the etiology of Gullain Barre?
Post infectious
What is the most common viral trigger for Guillain Barre?
Cytomegalovirus
Is weakness more proximal or distal in Guillain Barre?
Proximal
Do you have pain with Guillain Barre?
Yes
Do autonomic changes happen in Guillain Barre?
Yes