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- Title
PLASMAPHERESIS IN PATIENT WITH GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME OF THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT.
- Authors
Ramdhani, Vicky Muhammad; Suwarman; Sudjud, Reza Widianto; Pradian, Erwin
- Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of writing this case report is to determine the importance of patient treatment using appropriate and specific therapies and the use of mechanical ventilation in the threat of respiratory failure of patients with GBS. Methodology: We presented a case of 47 years old man with chief complaint of weakness in both upper and lower extremities. The patient was diagnosed with GBS and plasmapheresis was performed. Findings: Holistic intensive care together with plasmapheresis has been shown to improve the survival of patients with GBS. In the current study, the patient was admitted for 1 day in HCU before he experienced difficulty in breathing, was intubated, and transferred to ICU. Plasmapheresis was performed six times in the ICU. The patient progressively improved until he was discharged to the HCU on 10th day of ICU admission. Unique contribution to theory, practice, and policy: Holistic intensive care together with plasmapheresis has been shown to improve the survival of patients with GBS. From the current study, we recommend healthcare practitioners to perform either IVIG therapy or plasmapheresis for GBS patient.
- Subjects
GUILLAIN-Barre syndrome; INTENSIVE care units; PLASMAPHERESIS; ARTIFICIAL respiration; RESPIRATORY insufficiency; ANTIBIOTICS; TREATMENT of Guillain-Barre syndrome; PHYSICAL diagnosis; CHEST X rays; BLOOD gases analysis; TREATMENT effectiveness; MUSCLE weakness; BLOOD testing; LONGITUDINAL method
- Publication
Journal of Health, Medicine & Nursing, 2020, Vol 5, Issue 5, p13
- ISSN
2520-4025
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.47604/jhmn.1165