International Medical Case Reports Journal (Sep 2024)
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Complicated by Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Report
Abstract
Yao Sun, Huiying Zhao, Youzhong An Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Huiying Zhao; Youzhong An, Peking University People’s Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, People’s Republic of China, Email [email protected]; [email protected]: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) stands out as the most prevalent and severe acute immune-mediated paralytic neuropathy. Approximately 30% of patients experience respiratory failure necessitating admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and invasive mechanical ventilation. The management of diseases concomitant with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) poses significant challenges. This case report illustrates the swift development of ARDS in a patient with GBS, explores the utility of the biomarker neurofilament light chain, and highlights the unexpected advantages of proactive ARDS intervention.Keywords: Guillain-Barré syndrome, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome, case, ventilation
