11th November 2021

A 25-year-old female is readmitted to the hospital with lower limb weakness, paraesthesia, and worsening shortness of breath

A 25-year-old female is readmitted to the hospital with lower limb weakness, paraesthesia, and worsening shortness of breath. Three weeks ago the patient presented to the emergency department with gastroenteritis which was adequately treated. The patient’s forced vital capacity is less than 1 L and therefore is brought to the ICU as respiratory failure is imminent. What is the next step in management?

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