Question | Answer |
Which part of the nervous system is affected in GBS? | Peripheral nerve (cranial + body) (mainly motor, may involve sensory + autonomic) |
Hyp__ reflexia and Hyp__tonia | Hyporeflexia Hypotonia |
When does GBS gets to its worst? | 2 - 4 weeks |
How many GBS patients get to recover fully? | 60% |
GBS progression is (distal/proximal) to (distal/proximal). | Distal to proximal. |
Age group for GBS patients. | generally below 50 yo |
Can CN be involved in GBS? | YES! |
If the patient in ICU is having MAP of 60mmHg, can you start treatment? | NO. MAP needs to be >65 mmHg. |
What are the key lab values to check before starting moving the patient? | CK, myoglobin levels |
Key subjective exam questions | 1. discharge plan 2. living environment and required functional level to perform ADLs independently |
What is the ONW |
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