A 43-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 with progressive ascending weakness 10 days after diarrhea. BP 146/90, HR 112, RR 24. He has areflexia, weak

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A 43-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 with progressive ascending weakness 10 days after diarrhea. BP 146/90, HR 112, RR 24. He has areflexia, weak cough, and forced vital capacity is 14 mL/kg. Which of the following is the most appropriate disposition?

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Admit to the intensive care unit

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Admit to a psychiatric unit

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Observe in fast-track area

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Discharge with neurology follow-up

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Discharge after oral steroids

Guillain-Barre syndrome with respiratory risk — ABEM Board MCQ

A 43-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 with progressive ascending weakness 10 days after diarrhea. BP 146/90, HR 112, RR 24. He has areflexia, weak cough, and forced vital capacity is 14 mL/kg. Which of the following is the most appropriate disposition?