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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for Guillain-Barré syndrome: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute immune-mediated disorder that leads to progressive muscular weakness, autonomic dysfunction, and potentially respiratory failure. Case Report: A 41-year-old Caucasian man presented with progressive bilateral ascending weakness, concerning for GBS, accompanied by rapidly worsening respiratory status. Chest imaging revealed multiple causes of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. This is the first reported case of GBS supported by veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) during recovery and discharge. Conclusion: GBS is typically associated with a high likelihood of recovery, but carries increased mortality in patients who develop sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or thromboembolic events. V-V ECMO support facilitated lung recovery and hospital discharge for rehabilitation.

Source: Journal of Neurocritical Care

DOI: 10.18700/jnc.250016

Authors: Mary A. Kraybill, John Weimer, Theodore Loftsgard, Jeremy Grate

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414518789