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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Can begin in arms ... Weakness: May require ventilator ... • Mechanical ventilation ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Approach to ARDS - PseudoARDS

A diagnostic/therapeutic strategy for ARDS is suggested, based on the PROSEVA trial
Initial management ... stabilization on the ventilator ... may benefit from proning ... don't require proning ... #Management #CriticalCare
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Post Proning Nursing ... between ETT and ventilator ... between legs Arms ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare ... #Management
Neuromuscular Blockade (Paralytics) and Monitoring

Neuromuscular blockade caring for patients with severe ARDS and may reduce mortality.
patients with severe ARDS ... • Improved ventilator ... Paralytics #Monitoring #neurology ... #criticalcare # ... ARDS #management