[Unusual course of a Guillain-Barré syndrome in connection with an RS-Virus infection in a 10 months old infant].
Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS; Synonyma: Polyneuritis, Polyradikulitis) is an acute, inflammatory, demyelinating disease of the peripheral nerve system. Clinical hallmarks are symmetric muscle paralysis, areflexia and pronounced autonomic disturbances. Respiratory failure and cardiovascular instability are the main reasons for intensive care support in patients with GBS. We present the process of illness of an 10 month old baby with GBS. The report discusses RSV as possible triggers. For children with ARDS, a nitric oxide ventilation could represent a lifesaving option.
Erler
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Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin des Carl-Thiem-Klinikums Cottbus, Lehrkrankenhaus des Universitätsklinikums, Charitè zu Berlin. th.erler@ctk.de
Weidner
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Wetzel
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Grunske
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D001990:Bronchiolitis, Viral / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D020275:Guillain-Barre Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009569:Nitric Oxide; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D009569:Nitric Oxide