Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS): treatment
Evidence-based neurology checklist on guillain barre syndrome (gbs): treatment: Monitoring for complications Vital capacity Blood pressure Continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) Swallowing Autonomic function Immune treatments: general Immune treatments: protocol Supportive treatment Cardiorespiratory…
Monitoring for complications
- Vital capacity
- Blood pressure
- Continuous electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Swallowing
- Autonomic function
Immune treatments: general
Immune treatments: protocol
Supportive treatment
Cardiorespiratory support
Treatment of pain
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
References
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