Guillain-barre syndrome
EFM Wijdicks, CJ Klein - Mayo clinic proceedings, 2017 - Elsevier
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute inflammatory immune-mediated
polyradiculoneuropathy presenting typically with tingling, progressive weakness, and pain …
polyradiculoneuropathy presenting typically with tingling, progressive weakness, and pain …
The neurology of acutely failing respiratory mechanics
EFM Wijdicks - Annals of neurology, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Forces involved in breathing—which effectively pull in air—are the diaphragmatic,
intercostal, spine, and neck muscles. Equally important is the bulbar musculature …
intercostal, spine, and neck muscles. Equally important is the bulbar musculature …
Myasthenia gravis and crisis: evaluation and management in the emergency department
Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an uncommon autoimmune disorder affecting the
neuromuscular junction and manifesting as muscle weakness. A multitude of stressors can …
neuromuscular junction and manifesting as muscle weakness. A multitude of stressors can …
[HTML][HTML] Coexisting infectious diseases on admission as a risk factor for mechanical ventilation in patients with Guillain–Barré syndrome
S Kobori, T Kubo, M Otani, K Muramatsu, Y Fujino… - Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background The aim of this study was to investigate patient characteristics on admission to
hospital that increase the risk of subsequent mechanical ventilation (MV) use for patients …
hospital that increase the risk of subsequent mechanical ventilation (MV) use for patients …
Swallowing and swallowing‐breathing interaction as predictors of intubation in Guillain‐Barré syndrome
A Ogna, H Prigent, M Lejaille, P Samb… - Brain and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Bulbar weakness and respiratory impairment have been associated with
increased morbidity in retrospective studies of Guillain‐Barré syndrome (GBS) patients. The …
increased morbidity in retrospective studies of Guillain‐Barré syndrome (GBS) patients. The …
Primary acute neuromuscular respiratory failure
S Hocker - Neurologic Clinics, 2017 - neurologic.theclinics.com
Patients with both defined and undiagnosed neuromuscular disorders are frequently
admitted to hospital services and neurologists must be able to recognize and intervene …
admitted to hospital services and neurologists must be able to recognize and intervene …
[HTML][HTML] Emergency neurological life support: acute non-traumatic weakness
AF Caulfield, O Flower, JA Pineda, S Uddin - Neurocritical Care, 2017 - Springer
Acute non-traumatic weakness may be life-threatening if it involves the respiratory muscles
and/or is associated with autonomic dysfunction. Most patients presenting with acute muscle …
and/or is associated with autonomic dysfunction. Most patients presenting with acute muscle …
Neuromuscular problems in the ICU
MS Damian, R Srinivasan - Current Opinion in Neurology, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Neuromuscular problems in the ICU : Current Opinion in Neurology Neuromuscular problems in
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Pulmonary involvement in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome in subacute phase
M Khanna, N Rawat, A Gupta… - … of Neurosciences in …, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
Objectives: To evaluate the pulmonary function in Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS) patients
in subacute phase and find clinical correlates of pulmonary dysfunction. Methods: This was …
in subacute phase and find clinical correlates of pulmonary dysfunction. Methods: This was …
[HTML][HTML] Respiratory involvement in Guillain–Barre syndrome: The uncharted road to recovery
M Garg - Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is one of the most common causes of acute flaccid
quadriparesis with an incidence of 0.6-1.5/100,000. It is also one of the most common …
quadriparesis with an incidence of 0.6-1.5/100,000. It is also one of the most common …