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tfester

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What percentage of patients with Guillain-Barr syndrome has respiratory muscle compromise?
 
  a. 10
  b. 33
  c. 60
  d. 100

Question 2

How is diaphragmatic paralysis most often diagnosed?
 
  a. Chest radiography
  b. Pulmonary function testing
  c. Arterial blood gases
  d. Physical examination


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triiciiaa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Approximately one-third of all patients with Guillain-Barr syndrome have respiratory muscle compromise.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis may have a 15 to 20 reduction in vital capac-ity and total lung capacity in the upright position and a further reduction while supine.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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