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→Guillain-Barré syndrome
*H&P: Ascending paralysis typically following a respiratory or GI (e.g. campylobacter) infection. Also known as Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP). Lasts 2-4 weeks. If it lasts > 8 weeks, think CIDP, C for Chronic. '''Hyporeflexia and parasthesias'''.
*H&P: Ascending paralysis typically following a respiratory or GI (e.g. campylobacter) infection. Also known as Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP). Lasts 2-4 weeks. If it lasts > 8 weeks, think CIDP, C for Chronic. '''Hyporeflexia and parasthesias'''.
*Dx: Clinical. Can get EMG which shows slow conduction (due to demyelination). LP will show albuminocytologic dissociation (elevated protein, normal WBCs).
*Dx: Clinical. Can get EMG which shows slow conduction (due to demyelination). LP will show albuminocytologic dissociation (elevated protein, normal WBCs).
*Tx: Usually self resolves. Plasmapheresis or IVIG.
*Tx: Usually self resolves. '''Frequently monitor vital capacity at bedside.''' '''Plasmapheresis or IVIG''' speed up resolution of symptoms.
==Multiple Sclerosis==
==Multiple Sclerosis==