Epistaxis
The Resus Room15 Feb 2017

Epistaxis

Epistaxis is an extremely common presentation to both Prehospital Emergency Services and Emergency Departments. The vast majority are benign and self limiting but every once in a while a catastrophic bleed will come our way.

Whilst not necessarily the most attention grabbing of topics a sound understanding of the management is key to excellent care.

In this podcast Rob talk us through the management of epistaxis, all the way from causes and presentation, right the way through to resuscitative management and latest evidenced based treatment.

Enjoy!

References & Further Reading

LITFL epistaxis review

Geeky medics epistaxis

BMJ overview paper & management flowchart

Routine coagulation screening in the management of emergency admission for epistaxis; is it necessary? Thaha MA. J Laryngol Otol 2000

Front-line epistaxis management: let's not forget the basic. E C Ho. J Laryngol Otol 2008

Serious spontaneous epistaxis and hypertension in hospitalized patients.Page C. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2011

Tranexamic acid in epistaxis: a systematic review. Kamhieh Y, et al. Clin Otolaryngol. 2016

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