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

Episode Description

<div>A Bell-Ringer of a Presentation<br> <br> 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 <a href="https://keck.usc.edu/faculty-search/jordan-amar/">Dr. Jordan Amar</a> (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).<br> <br> <strong>Claim CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!</strong><br> <br> <a href="http://patreon.com/curbsiders">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/digest">Newsletter</a> | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Contact</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">CME</a><br> <strong><br> Show Segments<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Introduction</li> <li>Rapid fire questions and Reflex Hammers</li> <li>Case #1: Ms. Melanie</li> <li>Framework for Bell's Palsy</li> <li>Bell's Palsy vs Stroke: How to Differentiate </li> <li>Approach to History and Physical Exam </li> <li>Case #2: Mr. Lopez</li> <li>Red Flags in Facial Palsy (<em>GROWLS FACE)</em> </li> <li>Workup: From Imaging to Labs and What Not to Do</li> <li>Treatment: The Role of Steroids and Antivirals</li> <li>Supportive Care, Complications and Prognosis</li> <li>Take-Home Points</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Credits<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Producer and Writer: Isabel Valdez, PA-C </li> <li>Show Notes: Paul Wurtz MD, Ben Furman MPH MS3, Isabel Valdez, PA-C</li> <li>Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, MS2</li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   </li> <li>Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> <li>Guest: Jordan Amar, MD</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://beginlyhealth.com/curbsiders"><strong>Beginly Health<br> </strong></a><br> Ready to take control of your job search? Visit <a href="http://beginlyhealth.com/curbsiders">beginlyhealth.com/curbsiders</a> to get started<br> <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://openevidence.com/curbsiders"><strong>OpenEvidence</strong></a><strong> <br> </strong><br> If you haven't tried it out yet check it out, it will save you time and help you make better decisions go to<a href="http://openevidence.com/curbsiders"> openevidence.com/curbsiders</a><br> <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://freed.ai/"><strong>Freed<br> </strong></a><br> You can try Freed for free right now by going to <a href="http://freed.ai/">freed.ai</a>. And listeners of Curbsiders can use code CURB50 for $50 off their first month. <br> <br> <br> </div>

Special Guests

  • Jordan Amar