Guillain-Barre syndrome : from diagnosis to recovery / Gareth J. Parry, Joel S. Steinberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parry, Gareth J.

Contributor:

Steinberg, Joel S.

Series:

AAN Press quality of life guide.

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) quality of life guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Demos ; Saint Paul, Minn. : AAN Press, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a comprehensive book, written in lay terms, covering everything from diagnosis to emotional issues. It is a book that stands alone. This latest volume in the American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guide series is an essential tool for all individuals, families, and caregivers coping with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

Contents:

Contents; About the AAN Press Quality of Life Guides; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1 What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?; CHAPTER 2 What Are the Effects of Guillain-Barré Syndrome?; CHAPTER 3 How Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome Diagnosed?; CHAPTER 4 What Causes Guillain-Barré Syndrome?; CHAPTER 5 Supportive Treatments in the Acute Care Hospital; CHAPTER 6 Rehabilitation and Coming Home; CHAPTER 7 Immunotherapy Treatment; CHAPTER 8 Life After Guillain-Barré Syndrome; CHAPTER 9 Chronic Immune-Mediated Polyneuropathies; Glossary; Resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 248-249) and index.

ISBN:

1-281-97513-3

9786611975135

1-934559-57-1

OCLC:

476111136