Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS): treatment
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS): treatment. Vital capacity, Blood pressure, Continuous electrocardiogram (ECG). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Monitoring for complications
- Vital capacity
- Blood pressure
- Continuous electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Swallowing
- Autonomic function
Immune treatments: general
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Immune treatments: protocol
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Supportive treatment
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Cardiorespiratory support
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Treatment of pain
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Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
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References
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- Hughes RAC, Wijdicks EFM, Benson E, et al. Supportive care for patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Arch Neurol 2005; 6:1194-1198.
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- Raphael JC, Chevret S, Hughes RAC, Annane D. Plasma exchange for Guillain-Barre syndrome. Cochrane database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 7, Art. No.:CD001798.
- Polkey MI, Lyall RA, Moxham J, Leigh PN. Respiratory aspects of neurological disease. JNNP 1999; 66:5-15.
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