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A 30-Year-Old Male Requiring Management of Progressive Weakness 

A 30-Year-Old Male Requiring Management of Progressive Weakness
Chapter:
A 30-Year-Old Male Requiring Management of Progressive Weakness
Author(s):

Jeffrey A. Cohen

, Justin J. Mowchun

, Victoria H. Lawson

, and Nathaniel M. Robbins

DOI:
10.1093/med/9780190491901.003.0006
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date: 20 June 2021

Management of Guillain-Barré syndrome involves several factors. Pulmonary function tests are important to monitor. Telemetry and blood pressure must be monitored because of the significant risk of autonomic dysfunction. Intravenous immunoglobulin is the immunotherapy of choice for this disease, as it is less complicated to administer than plasma exchange. Supportive management issues to address include deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, bowel/bladder care as ileus and urinary retention may be develop secondary to dysautonomia, physical/occupational/speech therapy consults, nutrition, and pain control. Gabapentin can also be helpful for GBS-related pain. This chapter discusses an approach to treatment that includes the role of respiratory and autonomic monitoring as well as immunotherapy considerations.

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