A 55-year-old woman is referred to the ED by her GP with two days of bilateral leg weakness. The GP suspects Guillain-Barre syndrome.
List six differential diagnoses for her weakness, excluding Guillain-Barre syndrome.
(Marked out of 6.0)
/ 6
List three cardinal examination features consistent with classical Guillain-Barre syndrome.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
List three investigations useful in supporting the diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Include the expected findings.
(Marked out of 6.0)
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List two life-threatening complications of Guillain-Barre syndrome. For each, state how you would detect its presence or severity.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
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