Across
- 2. process that includes physical and occupational therapy to help patients regain strength and function after GBS recovery
- 3. Treatment may include this type of therapy
- 6. The part of the nervous system affected by Guillain-Barré.
- 7. watch for signs of infection
- 10. begin with proximal musculature movement
- 12. The process of regaining strength and function after the peak of the syndrome; this can take weeks to months, depending on the severit
- 13. The wasting away of muscle tissue that can occur due to prolonged inactivity or weakness from GBS
- 14. Commonly experienced sensation before weakness (starts with "T").
- 16. condition in which the immune system attacks the body’s own cells, leading to inflammation and damage
Down
- 1. Factors, like infections, that can start the symptoms of GBS
- 4. diagnostic test that assesses the electrical activity of muscles, often used to confirm nerve damage in GBS
- 5. A common respiratory infection that can precede the syndrome.
- 8. provide adaptive equipment as needed
- 9. provide range of motion, not to exceed point of pain
- 10. Actions taken to reduce the risk of infections or triggers that could lead to GBS
- 11. Autoimmune disorder affecting nerves
- 15. The type of cells that protect nerve fibers, often affected.
