Epistaxis Flashcards
1
Q
epistaxis
A
nose bleeds
2
Q
causes
A
nose picking
nose trauma
blood disorders
cocaine
3
Q
management
A
ABDCDE
pinching
if continuing to bleed:
cautery - if visible bleeding site located and can be tolerated
if unable to visualise bleeding site or tolerate:
nose packing
if all emergency management fails:
ligation