The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast IBCC Episode 93 - Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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Jul 28, 2020 AI Snips
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GBS Variants
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an umbrella term for various neuropathies.
- Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP) is the most common variant in North America.
GBS Presentation and Autonomic Dysfunction
- Consider GBS in patients with ascending, symmetrical weakness, even if distal symptoms are more prominent than central ones.
- Watch for autonomic dysfunction like blood pressure fluctuations, bradycardia, and gastrointestinal issues.
Differential Diagnosis
- The differential diagnosis for GBS includes a wide range of conditions, from CNS issues to muscle problems.
- Consider infections, vitamin deficiencies, toxins, and other neuropathies when evaluating a patient with weakness.