Table 4. Comparisons of the clinical characteristic of mechanically ventilated patients with GBS between adults and children.
| Variable | Adult (N = 80) | Children (N = 23) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year-old) | 43.8 ± 16.7 | 10.5±5.0 | |
| Male | 51 (63.8%) | 17 (73.9%) | > 0.05 |
| Antecedent infections | 55 (68.75%) | 17 (73.9%) | > 0.05 |
| URI | 32 (40%) | 11 (47.8%) | > 0.05 |
| Diarrhea | 22 (27.5%) | 4 (17.4%) | > 0.05 |
| Time from onset to admission | 3.5 ± 3.2 | 2.9 ± 1.8 | > 0.05 |
| Cranial nerve involvement | 53 (66.25%) | 16 (69.6%) | > 0.05 |
| Facial nerve | 43 (53.8%) | 8 (34.8%) | > 0.05 |
| Bulbar dysfunction | 30 (56.6%) | 11 (47.8%) | > 0.05 |
| Autonomic dysfunction | 7 (8.8%) | 9 (39.1%) | < 0.01 |
| Pain | 7 (8.8%) | 1 (4.3%) | > 0.05 |
| Time from onset to nadir | 5.9 ± 3.6 | 6.1 ± 3.9 | > 0.05 |
| MRC at nadir | 16.6 ± 16.6 | 13.1 ± 14.5 | > 0.05 |
GBS: Guillain-Barré syndrome; URI: upper respiratory infection; MRC: Medical Research Council