At what timepoint do you do an EMG/NCS in patients with suspected GBS?
How long do you wait (from onset of symptoms) to do a EMG/NCS in a patient with GBS?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
In general, nerve conduction studies are often normal early in the disease course. However, during the first week, one may find prolonged minimal F-wave latencies (or even absent responses). This would indicate some degree of involvement of proximal nerve trunks. For years, it has been widely accept...