Neurology3 UKMLA questions
Guillain-Barré syndrome — UKMLA Revision Notes
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an important clinical condition in Neurology that is tested in the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). Medical students and doctors preparing for the UKMLA or PLAB 1 must understand the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations, and evidence-based management of Guillain-Barré syndrome as outlined in current NICE guidelines.
Key Facts
- Guillain-Barré syndrome is a key condition on the GMC UKMLA Content Map
- Commonly tested in the Neurology section of the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test
- Understand the pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management
- NICE guidelines provide the evidence base for management decisions
- Consider differential diagnoses and red flag symptoms in clinical scenarios
Investigations
- CT head (non-contrast)
- MRI brain
- LP (if CT normal)
- EEG
- Nerve conduction studies
- Blood glucose
Management
- Treat underlying cause
- Neuroprotective measures
- Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- Anticonvulsants if seizures
- Neurology outpatient follow-up
- Patient and carer education