Guillain-Barré Syndrome
12 Guillain-Barré Syndrome Jennifer A. Frontera Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a heterogeneous group of immunemediated polyneuropathies with motor, sensory, and dysautonomic features. It is the most common cause of acute…
Prophylaxis
18 Prophylaxis Sherry Hsiang-Yi Chou Critically ill neurologic patients are at high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), nosocomial infection, gastric ulcer, and anemia. Prophylaxis can minimize the risk of these…
