Week 7.1 - Epistaxis Flashcards
1
Q
Is epistaxis dangerous?
A
-Spectrum between self-limiting to life threatening
2
Q
List some risk factors for epistaxis
A
- Trauma
- Tumour
- Coagulation defects
- Mucosal drying
- Infection
- NSAIDs/medications
3
Q
What is the first step in managing epistaxis?
A
- Simple compression
- Tilt head forward and compress soft part of nose
4
Q
What is the second step in managing nose bleeds if simple compression fails?
A
-Cautery with silver nitrate or electro
5
Q
If Cautery fails to stop epistaxis what is next?
A
- Nasal tampons
- Push posteriorly in the nose
6
Q
If nasal tampons fail to stop epitaxis what is next?
A
-Anterior and posterior packing
7
Q
What are the last resorts to a nose bleed?
A
- Surgical ligation of affected bvs
- Radiological embolisation
8
Q
Who is most likely to experience epistaxis?
A
- Young
- Old
