Obstacles in weaning process: atypical presentation of Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated acute polyneuropathy with an annual incidence of 0.81-1.89 cases per 100,000 persons worldwide. It is classically diagnosed based on its distinctive clinical features, which consist of an acute onset ascending sensorimotor neuropathy following...

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Main Authors: Oh, Yin Lin, Ghazali, Abdul Majid, Bahruddin, N.A.
Format: Proceeding Paper
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/108754/1/108754_Obstacles%20in%20weaning%20process.pdf
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Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Language: English
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Summary:Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated acute polyneuropathy with an annual incidence of 0.81-1.89 cases per 100,000 persons worldwide. It is classically diagnosed based on its distinctive clinical features, which consist of an acute onset ascending sensorimotor neuropathy following a prodromal upper respiratory tract or gastrointestinal tract infection4. These infections are thought to trigger the immune response that causes GBS. An atypical presentation poses a diagnostic challenge for healthcare professionals due to the heterogenous presentation and diverse diagnostic possibilities.