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DPT_NEURO_5

GUILLAINE-BARRE SYNDROME

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GBS is the demyelination of PNS
GBS is aka Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy Landry's ascending paralysis
Main symptom of GBS focuses on Ascending paralysis + arreflexia
Main risk factors of GBS Vacteria Virus Vaccination
Characteristic of paralysis in GBS Symmetrical, ascending
S/sx associated in vital signs in GBS Autonomic dysreflexia
S/sx associated with elimination in GBS Urinary retention, ileus
Cranial nerve involvement in GBS Cranial 9 palsy
Is there cognitive decline in GBS None - bcz it only affects PNS, not CNS
Main complication associated with GBS Apiration pneumonia
Cardiac complications in GBS Arrhythmias & DVT
Gold standard Dx test in GBS Nerve conduction studies
Classic sign in Lumbar puncture test findings in GBS INC. protein, NORMLA WBC
Priority in GBS Patent airway
Anticoagulant is given for patients with GBS due to Risk for DVT since there is paralysis and it can render the patient bedridden
Exercise for GBS Passive ROM
Intervention in GBS where it physically cleans the blood, removing the harmful autoimmune proteins that are actively attacking the peripheral nervous system. Plasmapheresis
What to give if patient with GBS is having plasmapheresis IVIGs
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