Lecture 1.5 Guillain Barre

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PT 581 Neuro PT Management Flashcards on Lecture 1.5 Guillain Barre, created by Mia Li on 28/01/2018.
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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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