Guillain-Barré syndrome after cardiac surgery: diagnostic dilemma.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome after cardiac surgery is very uncommon. Mechanism remains elusive although immunological reaction post surgery has been postulated. This disease can potentially increase the morbidity of the postoperative patients and generally cannot be explained by the cardiac disease or interventions.

Intensive Care in India: The Indian Intensive Care Case Mix and Practice Patterns Study.

Aims: To obtain information on organizational aspects, case mix and practices in Indian Intensive Care Units (ICUs).

Patients And Methods: An observational, 4-day point prevalence study was performed between 2010 and 2011 in 4209 patients from 124 ICUs. ICU and patient characteristics, and interventions were recorded for 24 h of the study day, and outcomes till 30 days after the study day.