#461: Facial Nerve Follies: Understanding Bell's Palsy

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🗓️ 11 November 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

A Bell-Ringer of a Presentation

Is it a stroke or is it botox? No, it’s Bell’s palsy! Learn how to differentiate facial palsy from other sinister diagnoses. Join us as Dr. Jordan Amar (Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at USC Keck School of Medicine) gives us Bell’s palsy pointers (and a great mnemonic, if there is such a thing).

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Show Segments

Introduction
Rapid fire questions and Reflex Hammers
Case #1: Ms. Melanie
Framework for Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy vs Stroke: How to Differentiate
Approach to History and Physical Exam
Case #2: Mr. Lopez
Red Flags in Facial Palsy (GROWLS FACE)
Workup: From Imaging to Labs and What Not to Do
Treatment: The Role of Steroids and Antivirals
Supportive Care, Complications and Prognosis
Take-Home Points
Outro

Credits

Producer and Writer: Isabel Valdez, PA-C
Show Notes: Paul Wurtz MD, Ben Furman MPH MS3, Isabel Valdez, PA-C
Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, MS2
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jordan Amar, MD

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