Guillain Barre Flashcards
1
Q
Guillain Barre
A
acute, ascending polyneuritis
Auto immune disorder
Myelin sheath is damaged by autoantibodies
2
Q
etiology
A
Viral infection – most common
Bacterial infection
Post surgery
Flu vaccine
3
Q
s/sx
A
initially – weakness/tingling in lower extremities
Uncoordinated movement
Numbness and decreased sensation
Loss of bowl/bladder control
Blurred vision
Difficulty breathing, swallowing, chewing
4
Q
What type of pattern follows for symptoms of recovery?
A
acsending to descending
5
Q
pharm
A
Decrease severity and accelerate recovery
Steroid therapy
High dose immunoglobulin therapy. – IV
6
Q
is there a cure for Guillian barre?
A
No
7
Q
prognosis
A
95% survive
75% completely recover
25 to 30% have residual weakness after three years
3% may suffer relapse of muscle weakness and tingling
