Guillain Barre Syndrome following Electrical Burn Injury: A Case Report

Abstract

GuiIlain-Barre syndrome is an idiopathic acute or subacute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy withascending and often bilaterally symmetrical paralysis. The diagnosis is made on the basis of clinical presentationwhich is mostly acute flaccid paralysis, and electrochemical analysis. We present a case of electrical burn injuryfollowed by GB Syndrome like features. Patient received the standard treatment of GB Syndrome that is I/Vimmunoglobulins and physiotherapy besides ventilatory support and supportive treatment of electrolyte andfluid management. He was discharged satisfactorily after two months of management in the hospital