OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.  Review the anatomy and physiology of the facial nerve and how facial nerve disruption causes functional disturbance.
2.  Analyze and differentiate between the treatment options for flaccid versus non-flaccid (or incomplete/spastic) facial palsy.
3.  Discuss and understand the indications for further work-up for facial paralysis beyond typical "Bell's Palsy" (or idiopathic facial paralysis) and review the treatment options based on the timing of facial paralysis.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Sameh Boulos, MD has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information, please contact Robin.Wilson@BSWHealth.org

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