EXPERIENCE WITH INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN IN GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME OR AIDP

Authors

  • Dr. Kamlesh Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital, Gaya, Bihar, India.
  • Dr. Krishana Kumar Lohani Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine, Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital, Gaya, Bihar, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v2i6.112

Abstract

50 Patients of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) admitted in Medical word and ICU of Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital (ANMMCH) Gaya was studied. All patients (pts) treated with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) Irrespective of presentation and with or without respiratory failure. Patients were diagnosed on the basis of history, clinical examination investigation (NCV + CSF) and treated with IVIG. In case of respiratory failure assisted mechanical ventilation was given. Out of 50 pts. 8 (16%) patients died. 3(6%) patients develops severe neurological deficit, 8(16%) Mild deficit and 31(62%) were recovered completely.

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Published

2018-10-30

How to Cite

Kumar, D. K., & Lohani, D. K. K. (2018). EXPERIENCE WITH INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN IN GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME OR AIDP. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 2(6). https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v2i6.112

Issue

Vol 2 No 5 (2018)

Section

Research Articles