Neck Flexion Strength as a Predictor of Need for Intubation in Guillain–Barre Syndrome

Conclusions: Significant weakness of neck flexion (Medical Research Council grade ≤3) at the time of admission correlates with poor respiratory status as measured by the need for intubation in patients with GBS.
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease - Category: Neurology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research