6. After the advent of OPV ,today GBS is almost the only
inflammatory Polyneuropathy and most frequent cause
of acute flaccid paralysis in general medical practice
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7. Approximately 85% patients recover
spontaneously while 10% patients need
hospitalization
Its prevalence has been reported to vary from
region to region
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8. Epidemiology
According to more recent study ,GBS occurs
throughout the world with a medium incidence of 1.3
cases per 100,000 population
Males are more commonly affected than females
Peaks in young adults and in elderly
12. AIDP cont’d…
Cause of flaccid paralysis & sensory disturbances is the
block of conduction ,whereas axonal connection remains
intact
Recovery is most often rapid as remyelination occurs
In the severe forms of AIDP ,when axonal damage
occurs , the rate of recovery is slower ,& the degree of
residual disability greater
14. Primary Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy
(AMAN)
Prevalent in China & Mexico with seasonal
prevalence
Children and young subjects are affected more than
adults
First attack appears directed against the axolemma
& Nodes of Ranvier
15. AMAN cont’d…
Axonal damage is the prominent pathological
alteration
Recovery takes place when axon regeneration is
complete and it is rapid when lesion is localized
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16. AMAN cont’d…
Usual Electro diagnostic features;
In case of primary axonal damage there is reduced
amplitude of compound action potential (without
conduction slowing or prolongation of distal latencies)
18. AMSAN cont’d..
First attack is directed at motor nodes of Ranvier
,but also affects Sensory nerve and roots
Axonal damage is severe
Recovery is slow and often incomplete
19. Miller-Fisher Syndrome
Adults ,young subjects and children are affected
Involves PNS & CNS structures
Pathological features resemble that of AIDP
20. MFS cont’d…
Characterized by rapidly evolving of Triad;
1) Variable opthalmoplegia(often withpupillary paralysis)
2) Ataxia
3) Tendon areflexia (withoutweakness)
Recovery can be rapid
21. Etiology (Predisposing or Antecedent
events in GBS )
Preceding vaccination
Bacterial infection
Viral infection
Protozoan infection
Surgeries
Blood Transfusion & Transplantation
Anesthesia & Analgesia
Preceding heat stroke
Several drugs
22. Pregnancy and GBS
Even though maternal GBS is very rare there may be
approximately 6% chances of GBS development
during pregnancy
Cause is idiopathic
23. Malignancy and GBS
GBS has also been described in association with
malignancy ,in these instances GBS may be
considered in a secondary event
24. Pathogenesis
Classic studies in man and experimental animals and
several lines of evidence support on immunological
basis for demyelination of peripheral nerves in GBS
patients
25. Pathology
DEMYELINATION is the main type of
pathophysiological lesion
Characteristics of GBS is the “Segmental
Demyelination” with mononuclear cell infiltration in
spinal roots ,proximal nerve trunks ,distal nerves and
autonomic ganglia
27. In GBS primary demyelination of CNS is not found.
Other changes such as degeneration of spinal
posterior tract are secondary to pathology in the PNS
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28. Clinical features
Rapidly evolving areflexic ascending motor
paralysis of the extremities ,up to the
tetraparesis
Reduced or absent deep tendon reflexes
Mild sensory symptoms
30. Clinical features cont’d…
Involvement of autonomic nervous system
a. Taste loss(initial symptom)
b. Swallowing dysfunction
c. Sweat gland alterations
d. Urinary retention
e. Cardio-respiratory arrest
f. Postural hypotension
32. Diagnosis
• Observation of the patients symptoms and
evaluation of the medical history provide the basis
for the diagnosis of GBS ,although no single
observation is suitable to make the diagnosis
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33. Diagnosis cont’d…
1. Past medical history
2. Laboratory findings
a. Lumbar puncture an elevated level of protein without an in the no.
of WBC in the CSF is he characteristic of GBS
b. Electromyogram show the loss of individual nerve impulses due to
the disease ‘s characteristic slowing of nerve responses
c. NCS these signals are characteristically slowed in GBS
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34. DISABILITY CRITERIA
In most studies, the primary outcome measure
used disability scale, where:
0 = normal
1 = symptoms but able to run
2 = unable to run
3 = unable to walk unaided
4 = bed-bound
5 = needing ventilation
6 = dead
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39. a- Pain
NSAID
Acetaminophen with Hydrocodone
b-Unpleasant sensations such as painful tingling
Tricyclic antidepressants
Anti convulsants
Corticosteroids ,which often effectively treat the
symptoms of autoimmune disorder actually worsen GBS
and should not be used
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42. “The physiotherapist was a most welcome person ,as
,despite the discomfort endured to have ‘dead’
limbs stretched and repositioned ,this left me
comfortable for several hours.”
Clark,1985
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44. ACUTE PHASE
It is a phase when patient is admitted in hospital
GOAL:
Respiratory care
Prevention from Decubitus Ulcer
Prevention from Contracture formation
Prevention from DVT
Maintain peripheral circulation
Assist in swallowing (feeding)
52. Areas which are most
affected in different
positions
PREVENTION FROM
DECUBITUS ULCER
By Repositioning
By Devices (e.g. pneumatic
gloves)
Through diet
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PREVENTION FROM DECUBITUS
ULCER
53. PREVENTION FROM DVT
•Begin ambulation as soon as possible
•Anticoagulant as a prophylactic Rx
•Active pumping ex’s
•Keep lower extremities elevated
54. FROM CONTRACTURES
• Generalized ROM ex’s
• Spinal movements should be included e.g.
a. Double knee-and-hip flexion,
b. Knee rolling and
c. Neck movements with due care of tracheal
tubes
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• Risk of hypotension is reduced by ;
Ensuring that turning is gentle
Avoiding any intervention if CVP is below
5cmH2O
Acclimatization to the upright posture with a tilt
table
Risk of bradycardia is reduced by oxygenation
before and after suction
59. ASSIST IN SWALLOWING
•By positioning
Keep head upright with slight extension (elevated-
45degree)
64. Interventions for Strengthening may
include;
PROM AAROM AROM ARROM
By means of EMG biofeedback
PNF
Rhythmic Initiation
Rhythmic Stabilization
Repeated contractions
Hold Relax
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66. position for ex’s: sitting or prone on elbow
To keep the chewed food inside the mouth patient
must be able to hold their lips closed ,can improved
by ex’s of facial muscles & tongue movements
Improve Swallowing
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68. As the swallowing continues ,the hyoid bone and
larynx moves upward. To stimulate the muscles that
elevate the larynx use quick ice and stretch .Give the
stretch diagonally down to the right and. then to the
left.
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76. SPEECH THERAPY
Stimulation of the laryngeal muscles with quick ice
followed by stretch and resistance to the motion of
laryngeal elevation
Promote controlled exhalation during speech with
resisted breathing exercises
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79. SEQUELAE
•GBS may leave sequelae that are unpredictable
•Most serious residual disability was found distally in
the legs
Residual severe neurological deficits
Muscle aches and cramps
80. PROGNOSIS
The length of time and the amount of effort required to bring
about the best possible recovery varies among individuals and
is related primarily to the severity of the symptoms.
About 30% of persons affected with GBS have some degree of
residual weakness after three years.
3 - 5% may suffer a relapse many years later.
1- 5% of cases are fatal, usually due to respiratory or cardiac
complications.
Most people, however, are able to recover completely and lead
normal lives.
81. REFRENCES
Guillain-Barre syndrome: pathological, clinical, and
therapeutical aspects
By Silvia Iannello
PNF in practice –An illustrated guide
Adler ,Beckers ,Buck
Therapeutic exercises
Kisner
http://neurologychannel.com/guillain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/guillain-barre-syndrome/
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82. GOLDEN WORDS
“Your main occupation should be — in fairness
to yourself, in fairness to your parents, in
fairness to the state – to devote your attention
to your studies.”
(Mohammad Ali Jinnah-March 21 ,1948)
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