Guillain Barre Syndrome following Electrical Burn Injury: A Case Report

Abstract

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