Effect and nursing of botulinum toxin type A injection treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm

Abstract

Objective To observe the effect of botulinum toxin type A injection treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. Methods One hundred and five patients with blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm were given botulinum toxin A injecting on local face, the effect was analyzed. And mental nursing, injection nursing and health education were performed. Results After telephone follow-up or return visit, 105 cases were effective in 1 to 3 days on average (1.1 ±0.5) days; complete remission in 64 cases (60.95% ), apparent relieved in 28 cases (26.67%), partial remission in 6 cases (5.71% ). No systemic toxicity and allergic reactions occurred. Local side effects were minor and short. Conclusions Botulinum toxin A can effectively control blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm by injecting a little dose on local muscle. Attentive nursing measures were important to reduce physical and mental suffering for patients. Key words: Botulinum toxin A; Blepharospasm; Hemifacial spasm; Nursing