Facial Paralysis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes facial paralysis?
A
Stroke
Cancer
Injury to parotid gland
Transient due to LA
2
Q
Signs of facial paralysis
A
Drooping eyebrow/eyelid/angle of mouth
Dribbling
May not want to smile etc
Speech may be affected
3
Q
Bell’s palsy
A
Cause unknown Abrupt onset Unilateral Decreased excitation of facial nerve All or some branches are affected Maybe transient or chronic
