Assessment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (GBS=PAID)
Included In This Lesson
Outline
GBS = PAID
- G-Growing weakness
- B-Breathing problems
- S-Sensory disturbances
- P-Protein present in CSF
- A-Autonomic neuropathy
- I-Infection
- D-Demyelinating nerve studies
Description
There are common assessment findings that are important for a nurse to understand when caring for a patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome