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Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Weakness - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Most commonly stroke ... Forehead involved = Peripheral ... #Causes #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
vision loss • Facial ... asymmetry • Arm weakness ... Management #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
Types of Facial ... weakness or paralysis ... pathways, as in a stroke ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Diagnosis *
The VAN assessment (see table below) begins with a simple assessment of upper extremity weakness. If
upper extremity weakness ... patient exhibits weakness ... If there is no weakness ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Stroke #CVA #Vision
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Total Score 0-42
1a. Level of consciousness
1b. LOC questions
1c. LOC commands
2.
Institutes of Health Stroke ... Facial palsy 5. ... StrokeScale #NIHSS #Diagnosis ... #Nursing #Assessment ... #CVA #Neurology