To this tube the ventilator tubing can be connected instead of to a tube in your child's nose or mouth. When your child can breathe without support, the tracheostomy tube can be removed and the hole will close on its own. The majority of children with GBS make a full recovery without any signs of having had the condition. However a small number may have some persisting problems. The commonest complaint is weakness of the hand and foot muscles.
Most recovery is seen in the first few months.
However children can continue to improve for up to two years after the illness. If the plateau period is longer than 18 days then your child may have some residual problems. Improvement after a 14 days plateau period is usually associated with complete recovery. This is usually because of problems with their breathing. However current day medical progress and facilities are becoming so advanced that the mortality rate is reducing all the time.