title: [Intensive therapy for patients with Guillian-Barré syndrome].
abstract: Guillain-Barré syndrome is the leading cause of acute flaccid paralysis in the industrialized world. Approximately 25% of the patients suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome develop respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and intensive therapy. We seek answers to when it is optimal to start respiratory supportive therapy and review various complications associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Risengård 9, 8700 Horsens. lonebuus@mail.tele.dk.
authors.forename: Lone
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Buus
authors.forename: Else K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Tønnesen
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D020275:Guillain-Barre Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy