Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Turk Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon, cilt.28, sa.5, ss.274-278, 2000 (Scopus)
The aim of the study was to present 7 cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) admitted to our intensive care unit who required mechanical ventilation treatment primarily for respiratory insufficiency. During the first week from the onset of their symptoms patients were treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) 400 mg/kg/day and high dose methylprednisolon (0.5-1 g/day) for five consecutive days. Undesireable effects related to IV immunoglobulin were not observed. Respiratory functions improved after mechanical ventilation. The mean duration of mechanical ventilation was 34.86±30.07 days (Range:7-88 days). The mean ICU stay was 40.43±14.62 days (Range: 8-116 days). Recovery from motor weakness started after five weeks (Mean: 39.60±28.28 days). We concluded that patients with the diagnosis of GBS can be treated with appropriate respiratory, life support and symptomatic treatment. This article discusses the care and management of patients with GBS, with an emphasis on those patients who require admission to an intensive care unit.