Epistaxis Flashcards

1
Q

epistaxis

A

nose bleeds

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2
Q

causes

A

nose picking
nose trauma
blood disorders
cocaine

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3
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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

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