Nosebleed (Epistaxis)
Key Points
Key Points
- Nosebleed, also known as epistaxis, is a common problem that occurs at some point in at least 60% of people in the United States.
- About 6% of people who experience nosebleeds will seek medical attention.
Diagnosis
...iagnosi...
...ying the Nosebleed CPG: Target Patient a...
...Factors Associated with NosebleedH...
...e 1a. Epistaxis Illustration: Vascular Supp...
...staxis Illustration: Vascular Supply...
...re 2a. Digital Compression to the Lower T...
Figure 2b. Digital compression to the Lower Third...
...3a. Anterior Rhinoscopy of...
...3b. Anterior Rhinoscopy of the Nose
...igure 4a. Endoscopic View of the Right Nasa...
...Telangiectasias of the Tongue...
...otograph of Telangiectasias of the Hard Palat...
Treatment
...atment...
...Summary of Evidence-Based Statements...
...ntAt the time of initial contact, the...
...mpressionThe clinician should treat active b...
...gFor patients in whom bleeding pre...
Nasal packing in patients with suspected increase...
...packing educationThe clinician shoul...
...actorsThe clinician should document factors...
...nterior rhinoscopy to identify location of bleedin...
...ion using nasal endoscopyThe clinician should p...
...of nasal cavity and nasopharynx using...
...ropriate interventions for identifie...
...teryWhen nasal cautery is chosen for tr...
...r embolization for persistent nosebleedsThe cli...
...ment of patients using anticoagulation and a...
...ereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)...
...ent education and preventionThe clinician sh...
...outcomesThe clinician or designee shou...
...pistaxis Guideline Key Action Statements...
...le 4. Nasal Packing OptionsHaving trouble vie...
.... Patients on Anticoagulants and/or Ant...
...able 5. Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Medication...
Patient Information
Patient Informa...
...nterventions for an Identified Anteri...