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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... like illnesses, COVID ... Weakness: May require ventilator ... Plasmapheresis + IVIG • Mechanical ... ventilation
Approach to Acid Base Disorders - Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis
1) Start with the Anion Gap (AG).
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Approach to Acid ... PE, Decreased Mechanical ... Ventilation • ... PE, Increased Mechanical ... Ventilation
Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 • RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Illness: viral (COVID19 ... ICU, steroids, mechanical ... ventilation) • ... #Elevated #CK #differential