This comprehensive course covers hemifacial spasm (HFS), a neurological disorder characterized by paroxysmal, involuntary twitching of facial muscles on one side of the face, primarily innervated by the ipsilateral facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve). HFS, categorized as a subtype of peripheral (neuromuscular) movement disorders, poses challenges in diagnosis and management.Participants get an in-depth exploration of HFS, beginning with its distinctive characteristics, causes, and diagnostic criteria. The course covers the rarity of bilateral involvement, occurring in less than 5% of severe hemifacial spasm cases, emphasizing the unilateral nature of this condition. Further, the activity reviews recommended interventions for HFS, encompassing medical, surgical, and therapeutic approaches. From pharmacological management to surgical options such as microvascular decompression, participants gain insights into evidence-based strategies for optimizing patient outcomes.An aspect of this course is recognizing the interprofessional team’s pivotal role in enhancing competence in HFS management. Neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and nurses collaborate to address the multifaceted aspects of patient care. Effective communication, shared decision-making, and coordinated interventions are essential to ensuring holistic patient care. Through a collective understanding of diagnostic nuances, treatment modalities, and the varied perspectives of the interprofessional team, participants will gain competence to provide optimal care for individuals affected by HFS.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/22719
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Dentistry: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pediatric Neurology