Bell's Palsy

• Bell's Palsy

  Also known as Facial Paralysis
• Bell's Palsy

  impairment of CN 7
• Bell's Palsy

  Problems: FES

  • Facial paralysis (unilateral)
  • Eating
  • Speech
• Bell's Palsy

  DX: PE
• Bell's Palsy

  Mngt: strengthen muscle "FACE"

  • Facial massage
  • Aspiration precaution
  • Cold environment or drafts avoidance
  • Encourage communication modalities