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(Guillain-Barre Syndrome) - Coggle Diagram
- tingling or prickling sensations in
your fingers and toes
- muscle weakness in your legs that
travels to your upper body and
gets worse over time
- difficulty walking steadily
- difficulty moving your eyes or
face talking, chewing, or
swallowing
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- Guillain-Barré syndrome is
triggered by an improper immune
response to the previous illness.
The most common risk factor for
Guillain-Barré syndrome is
Campylobacter jejuni infection.
Campylobacter is one of the most
common bacterial causes of
diarrhea in the United States. It’s
often found in undercooked food,
especially poultry.
- ㆍSymptoms are symmetrical
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NCS and EMG are NOT required
for Dx but may show decreased
conduction velocities (NCS)
decreased muscle recruitment
(EMG)
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- Assess frequency, symmetry, and
depth of breathing. Observed for
increased work of breathing and
evaluate skin color, temperature,
capillary refill.
- Observe for signs of respiratory
fatigue such as shortness of breath,
decreased attention span, and
impaired cough
- Auscultate lung sounds for any
changes and notifies the physician
immediately.
- Assess oxygen saturation and
review client’s arterial blood gases
results
- Keep the head of bed elevated
at around 35-45°
- Perform chest physiotherapy
which includes postural drainage,
chest percussion, chest vibration,
turning, deep breathing and
coughing exercises
- Anticipate the need for
mechanical ventilation as ordered.
- Suction secretions as
appropriate, especially if the client
is intubated or undergone a
tracheostomy
- Assess level of pain and ability
to engage in activities.
- Monitor nutritional needs as
they associate with immobility.
- Perform active, passive and
isotonic range of motion exercises
as appropriate
- Assess motor strength or
functional level of mobility.
- Assess frequency, symmetry, and
- Assess level of pain and ability to
engage in activities.
- Monitor nutritional needs as
they associate with immobility.
- Perform active, passive and
isotonic as appropriate
- Assess motor strength or
functional level of mobility.
- Explain to patients and their
families about the illness and
treatment plans.
- Provide opportunities for families
to participate in self-care planning
at home.
- Give advice on observing
numbness in the limbs Beware of
infection Take medicines as
prescribed by the doctor, come for
check-up appointments, teach and
practice exercises. Exercise your
muscles and joints regularly every
day.