In: Nursing
Mr T, (33-years-old), complained of bilateral, distal hand and feet weakness that progressed to the limbs, trunk and respiratory muscles within a week of onset. He previously worked as an administrator. Investigations confirmed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and intravenous therapy of immunoglobins (Polygam) commenced three days ago. Upon evaluation, you find the following: • The patient requires oxygen via nasal cannula as he has 93% oxygen saturation. • Normal tone in all limbs, with reduced trunk tone and control. • Grade 3 muscle strength globally of all limbs (according to Modified Oxford scale) • Diminished sensation and proprioception throughout the body. • Able to roll independently to both sides in bed. • Requires manual and verbal cues to sit at the edge of the bed.
You decide to present Mr T as a case study to your colleagues. You are required to develop an informative PowerPoint presentation, including the following: • Pathology of GBS • Rehabilitation plan for the patient, using illustrations • Precautions observed
Guillian barre syndrome
definition
its is a neurological disorder in which body's immune system attack the peripheral nervous system.
it is a progressive auto immune disorder in which demyelination happens in the sensory and motor nerves and nerve roots
Classification
Pathology
Its an autoimmune disorder caused by bacterial or viral infection .mainly campylobacter jejuni , cytomegalovirus,epstein barr virus,and micoplasma pneumoniae
two pathophysiological forms are there
cinical symptoms
diagnosis
treatment
Rehabilitation
There is no specific treatment for this condition.Some of the rehabilitative traetments include
nursing management
Precautions
there are no such precautions to prevent this disease .it takes months or years to recover.seek medical help if needed.otherwise through therapies and rehabilitation prognosis is good