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Emergency Intubation for Respiratory Failure in Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Arch Neurol 60:947-948, Wijdicks,E.F.M.,et al, 2003
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Article Abstract
Emergency intubation in Guillain-Barre syndrome is uncommon but, when associated with respiratory arrest, can lead to anoxic encephalopathy. Duration of ventilator use and pulmonary morbidity are not increased in these patients.
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