BELL PALSY

Course overview

Bell palsy (BP; also called idiopathic facial paralysis [IFP] and previously Bell’s Palsy) is characterized by partial or complete facial muscle weakness or paralysis with an onset that can be sudden or develop over a few days, caused by inflammation of the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of BP, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.