Hypotonia And Neuropathies (Guillain‑BARRÉ Syndrome)

Dr Mansour Alqurashi

Presentations

• Hypotonia
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize The distinguishing features between hypotonia and muscle weakness.
2. Describe The differences between central and peripheral hypotonia.
3. List The common causes of hypotonia in infancy.
4. Describe The initial evaluation of a hypotonic infant.
5. List investigations To differentiate central from neuromuscular causes.
6. Determine Which children require genetic studies.
7. Outline Of the initial treatment modalities.