Rehabilitation in Guillian Barre syndrome.
BACKGROUND
Guillian Barre syndrome (GBS) is the most common form of neuromuscular paralysis. It mostly affects young people and can cause long-term residual disability.


OBJECTIVE
This article outlines the rehabilitation treatment for patients recovering from GBS.


CONCLUSIONS
Recovery from GBS can be prolonged. Early rehabilitation intervention ensures medical stability, appropriate treatment and preventive measures to minimise long term complications. Specific problems include deep venous thrombosis prevention, complications of immobility, dysautonomia, de-afferent pain syndromes, muscle pain and fatigue. Longer-term issues include psychosocial adjustment, return to work and driving, and resumption of the role within the family and community. Effective communication between the GP and rehabilitation physicians is imperative for improved functional outcomes and successful social reintegration.
Khan
Fary
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Rehabilitation Studies, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne. fary.khan@mh.org.au
D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004434:Early Ambulation / Q000379:methods; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D020275:Guillain-Barre Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control