title: Guillain-Barré syndrome: a review.
abstract: Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disease which is a common cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis and should be suspected in all patients with unexplained motor weakness. Specific management strategies are more effective if given early in the course of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Luton.
authors.forename: Kanika
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dua
authors.forename: Arnab
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Banerjee
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D020275:Guillain-Barre Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D010951:Plasma Exchange / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins