Risk Factors of Respiratory Failure in Children with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Abstract

Respiratory failure in childhood GBS was related to the Hughes score at nadir, respiratory distress, and hypotension. Atypical presentations of symptoms were more predominant in patients younger than 6 years. The prognosis in our series was good and not related to previous events. Understanding the risk factors of severe GBS will provide better treatment strategies and improve the outcomes.