Higher with severe dysautonomia and respiratory failure
Patient Discharge Instructions
Copy discharge instructions
Discharge counseling
Most suspected GBS requires admission
Discharge only with specialist agreement
Activity and safety
No driving until cleared
Fall precautions at home
Follow-up plan
Neurology appointment scheduled
Physiotherapy referral if weakness persists
Return immediately for
New or worsening shortness of breath
Trouble swallowing
Weak cough or choking
Rapidly worsening weakness
Fainting or palpitations
Chest pain
Inability to urinate
New fever with severe headache after IVIg
References
Clinical guidelines and evidence sources
Evidence sources
American Academy of Neurology guidance on immunotherapy in GBS
IVIg efficacy in severe GBS
Plasma exchange efficacy in severe GBS
Cochrane reviews on IVIg and plasma exchange
Similar effectiveness in severe GBS
Timing benefit early disease
Brighton Collaboration diagnostic criteria for GBS
Clinical features
CSF and electrophysiology support
Respiratory monitoring and ICU triage literature for GBS
FVC and NIF thresholds for impending failure
Clinical management system instructions source
Formatting and nesting requirements
Evidence level labeling requirements
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