The goal of this course is to define acute immune polyneuropathies, Guillain-Barré syndrome and its variants, and to explain the history, causative factors, symptoms, and treatments.
Course Publication Date:
November 07, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | GBS0522 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Women's Health
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Learning Objectives
Describe typical presentation of “classic” Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).
Describe at least 5 different types of symptoms related to GBS.
List and describe at least 4 different variants of GBS.
Describe the normal structure of the neuron and degeneration cause by GBS.
Provide a brief history of GBS.
Differentiate between demyelinating and axonal degenerating variants.
Discuss causative factors.
Explain the two primary diagnostic procedures.
Describe at least 3 additional diagnostic procedures that may be indicated.
Describe the 2 most common medical treatments for GBS.
Describe at least 4 supportive treatments.