Acute Bulbar Palsy Flashcards
1
Q
What is acute bulbar palsy?
A
LMN palsy of
- CN IX
- CN X
- CN XI
- CN XII
2
Q
What is pseudobulbar palsy?
A
UMN palsy of
- CN V
- CN VII
- CN IX
- CN X
- CN XI
- CN XII
3
Q
How does a bulbar palsy present?
A
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Atrophy
Fasciculations of tongue
Absent gag reflex
4
Q
How does a pseudobulbar palsy present?
A
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Lack of facial expression
Difficulty chewing
Spastic tongue
Exaggerated gag reflex
5
Q
How is bulbar palsy diagnosed?
A
Clinical diagnosis
6
Q
How is bulbar palsy managed?
A
Supportive treatment
