Neurol. praxi. 2017;18(2):98-102 | DOI: 10.36290/neu.2017.070
Acute polyradiculoneuritis – Guillain – Barré syndrome (GBS) is the most frequent peripheral nerves illnes, requiring neurointensive
care. About 30 % patients have respiratory dysfunction and need ventilatory support. Specific for this disease is vegetative
nerves dysfunction with hemodynamic lability, gastrointestinal complication, need for long lasting mechanical ventilation in
full consciousness patient. Early recognition of respiratory failure, adequate intensive care in unite dispensing with possibility of
complex care is the basic condition of succesfull therapy.
Published: May 1, 2017 Show citation