Bell's palsy in children: role of the school nurse in early recognition and referral

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
Shirley C Gordon

Abstract

Bell's palsy is the most common condition affecting facial nerves. It is an acute, rapidly progressing, idiopathic, unilateral facial paralysis that is generally self-limiting and non-life threatening that occurs in all age groups (Okuwobi, Omole, & Griffith, 2003). The school nurse may be the first person to assess facial palsy and muscle weakness in children. Because facial palsy and muscle weakness may be an indicator of a serious or life threatening condition, the school nurse plays a critical role in early recognition and referral. The Gordon Facial Muscle Weakness Assessment Form is presented as a tool designed to assist school nurses in recognizing children with facial muscle weakness and in determining whether a primary health care provider referral should be considered immediate or urgent.

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Oct 12, 2010·The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses·Shirley C GordonDax Andrew Parcells

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