From the Guidelines
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- It is characterized by rapidly progressive ascending weakness that initially affects the limbs and can eventually affect the cranial and respiratory muscles 1.
- The severity of GBS is highly variable, ranging from mild distal limb weakness to complete paralysis, respiratory failure, and even death 1.
- Diagnosis of GBS is based on the patient history and neurological, electrophysiological, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examinations 1.
- Disease progression can be rapid, and most patients with GBS reach their maximum disability within 2 weeks 1. However, without more context about Gillian Barr, I cannot provide a more specific answer. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about a specific topic related to GBS or any other medical condition, please let me know.
From the Research
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder that can be diagnosed and treated based on clinical criteria, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings, and electrophysiological results 2
- The diagnostic approach for GBS should be based on clinical criteria, with support from CSF and electrophysiological findings, and repetition of invasive procedures should only be done if the diagnosis cannot be ascertained from other criteria 2
- Treatment for severe or persistently-progressive GBS includes intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), while plasmapheresis is recommended for cases of IVIG intolerance or inefficacy 2
Supportive Care
- Supportive care for patients with GBS includes the use of heparin and graduated pressure stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis, monitoring for blood pressure, pulse, autonomic disturbances, and respiratory failure, and the timely institution of artificial ventilation and tracheostomy 3
- Pain management for GBS patients can be difficult, but carbamazepine or gabapentin may help, and the cautious use of narcotic analgesics may be needed 3
- Disabled patients should be treated by a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and should receive an assistive exercise program, and persistent fatigue following GBS may be helped by an exercise program 3
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- CBC is a common blood test that evaluates the total numbers and characteristics of cell components in the blood, and can be used to predict the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, arteriosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome 4
- CBC components such as white blood cell count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume, red cell distribution width, platelet count, mean platelet volume, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio can be used as markers to predict cardiovascular and metabolic diseases 4
- Waist circumference is highly correlated to CBC constituents, and obese patients may have different "normal values" for CBC parameters 5