trigeminal neuralgia Flashcards
trigeminal neuralgia is also called as
Tic Dolouroux
Which cranial nerve is impaired
Cranial Nerve V - Trigeminal
Manifested by excruciating recurrent, stabbing/shooting/electric pain along the tirgeminal nerve
Trigeminal Neuralgia
How to know if one has TN
Ung cotton buds or pads or balls ihaplos sa mukha, masakit siya kahit light touch lamg
Cause of TN
Compression of the merve
Lack in blood supply
Affected part of the face
Lips
Gums
Nose
Cheeks
Triggers of TN
Movement of the face
Tpuching of the face
Drinking or eating hot and cold food or beverage
Brushing of teeth
Signs and symptoms of TN
Pain spasm-like electric or shooting pain
Radiates to cheeks, lips, gums, tongue
Unilateral pain
Diagnostic procedure
MRI either barium dye
Nursing management of TN
Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
Chew unaffected side
Administer antispams (Baclofen)
Administer anticonvulsants (Phenobarbital, Carbamizipine (Tegretol), Phenytoin)
Instruct patient not to rub the eye
Soft diet
Avoid pain
First drug of choice for TN
Anticonvulsants
First drug of choice for anticonvulsants
Phenobarbital
