Guillain-Barré syndrome: Biological basis, treatment and care

Cornock, Marc A.; McMahon-Parkes, Kate; Cornock, Mark

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a complex disorder that affects around 0.5-2 individuals per 100 000 per year (Hund et al 1993). The outcome can range from a sensation of paraesthesia to death. This article discusses the biological nature of Guillain-Barré syndrome, major diagnostic criteria and the treatment that is available. It highlights the nurse's role in management of the syndrome and describes how the extent of the syndrome in individual patients may be evaluated in the clinical area. © 1997 Pearson Professional Ltd.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 1, 1997
• Online Publication Date: Dec 13, 2004
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 1997
• Deposit Date: Sep 19, 2016
• Journal: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
• Print ISSN: 0964-3397
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 42-48
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0964-3397%2897%2980718-5
• Keywords: Guillain-Barre Synrdome, neurological, treatment, management, biological basis, nursing
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1103663
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0964-3397(97)80718-5
• Contract Date: Sep 19, 2016