Epistaxis Flashcards
1
Q
Vessels involved in bleeding?
A
Anterior and posterior ethmoid -> Internal carotid
Sphenopalatine, superior labial -> External carotid
2
Q
Etiology of bleeding nose ?
A
Idiopathic (Minor trauma, atmospheric drying) Trauma Inflammatory Neoplastic Blood- vessel, clotting Environmental Drugs- prescribed, recreational
3
Q
Complications of packing ?
A
Toxic shock
Ulcerations
Nasopulmonary reflex
