Bell's Palsy

Question 1

3 Mx

Bell’s Palsy Mx

Answer 1

1. Oral corticosteriods e.g. Prednisolone 50mg for 10/7
2. Lubricating eye drops to avoid dry eyes
3. Taping of the eye to keep it close

Question 2

Time frame for bell’s Palsy Tx

Answer 2

Within 72 hours of Sx onset

Question 3

5

Bell’s Palsy Sx

Answer 3

1. mostly Unilateral facial palsy
2. Affecting upper/lower parts of face
3. Unable to wrinkle forehead
4. Hyperacusis
5. face drooping

Question 4

What is Bell’s Palsy?

Answer 4

an acute, unilateral facial nerve weakness or paralysis of rapid onset <72hours

Question 5

Bell’s Prednisolone dosage

Answer 5

50mg OD for 10/7

Question 6

Neuro referral for Bell’s

Answer 6

1. No improvement after 3 weeks of treatment
2. Deterioation of current conditions