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How much time take respiratory recovery in gillian-bere syndrome . my baby is on ventilator machine from 7 days and patialay recover leg weakness..
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Mgt: It is an encouraging sign that the leg muscle strength is returning. The respiratory muscles will typically gain strength also and allow your child's physicians to wean her gradually from the vent.
Answered 11/28/2017
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