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Children with GuillianBarre: IVIG vs Plasma
Exchange
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
NURS 440
COURTNEY LIST
Introduction
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Best treatment option for children with Guillain-Barre Syndrome [GBS] on
mechanical vent
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IVIG vs Plasma Exchange
Indicators to define best treatment
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Decreased time on Mechanical Ventilation
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Decreased length of PICU stay
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Ambulatory function regained
About Guillain-Barre
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
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Leading cause of acute flaccid paralysis
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Polyneuropathy involving mainly motor dysfunction, sometimes sensory
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Rapidly progressing muscle weakness with absent deep tendon reflexes
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GBS follows various viral infections, bacterial infections or vaccines
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Autoimmune response- molecular mimcry
Symptoms
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Paralysis ascends starting in the lower limbs moving to the trunk then upper limbs and
possibly respiratory depression
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Descending regain function starting in the trunk moving toward lower limbs
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Labile blood pressure, hypotension or bradycardia (Autonomic dysfunction)
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Increase in CSF Protein >45 mg/dL
Treatment/Complications
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Treatment- Decrease circulating antibodies
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IVIG
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Plasma Exchange/Plasmapheresis
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Intravenous immunoglobulin- neutralizes harmful antibodies
Plasma is removed from body, antibodies are removed, plasma is replaced
Complication of GBS
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Paralysis
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Respiratory distress- Mechanical ventilation
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Important to get patient off vent as fast as possible
Evidence for Care
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Nursing Theory
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Orlando’s Nursing Process Theory
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Find out the immediate need
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Directly or indirectly provide help
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Prevents inaccurate diagnosis or ineffective plans
Guillian-Barre patients can have rapid changes in physical state
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Important to implement Orlando’s theory to meet patient needs
Evaluation of Evidence
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Method
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Population: Children with GBS on a vent
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20 Random GBS children received IVIG/ 21 received Plasma exchange
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Randomization done using computer
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Specific guidelines were set when to wean off vent
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Outcome Measures evaluated
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Duration of mechanical ventilation, Length of PICU stay and ability to walk unaided
within 4 weeks of PICU discharge
Evaluation of Evidence
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Results
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No significant complications in either group- both treatments safe
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PE group- Weaned off vent faster, shorter PICU stay and more children could
walk
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Slightly shorter- ~2 days
Credibility/Limitations
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Credibility
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Peer Reviewed
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Level of evidence
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Level 1- Randomized Controlled
Limitations
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Takes place in Egypt
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Unknown what other medications were given
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Were they comparable between groups? Did they contribute to faster healing times?
Patient Care Design
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Collaboration
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Physician and other members
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Treatment- Pros/Cons- Risks/Benefits
Nurse Leader
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Evidence Based Practice
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Continue educating oneself on best treatment for patients with GBS
Patient Care Design
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Plan of Care
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Nursing Diagnosis:
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Patient outcome
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Ineffective breathing pattern r/t respiratory muscle weakness or paralysis
Patient will report ability to breath comfortably prior to transfer to general
medical floor
Interventions
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Assess respiratory status and function every 2 hours
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Assess if patient is able to spontaneously take their own breath every 2 hours
Advocate Role
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Empathy
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Outcomes
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Fine line- optimism and realistic
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Encouraging
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Advocate
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Other disciplines/families
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Care intensive
References
El-Bayoumi, M. A., El-Refaey, A. M., Abdelkader, A. M., El-Assmy, M. M., Alwakeel, A. A.,
& El-Tahan, H. M. (2011). Comparison of intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma
exchange in treatment of mechanically ventilated children with guillain-barre syndrome:
a randomized study. Critical Care, 15:R164. doi:10.1186/cc10305
Faust C. .Orlando's deliberative nursing process theory: a practice application in an
extended care facility. J Gerontol Nurs. 2002 Jul;28(7):14-8