Bells palsy Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment for bells palsy ?
A
1g/kg oral prednisolone for 10 days
consider eye lubricants an artificial tears
2
Q
features of bells palsy ?
A
lower motor neurone facial nerve palsy (involves the forehead)
unilateral facial droop
acute onset
post auricular pain may precede onset
altered taste, dry eyes and hyperacusis
3
Q
what muscles does the facial nerve supply ?
A
muscles of facial expression
posterior body of digastric and stylohyoid
stapedius
parasympathetic supply to lacrimal and submandibular glands
