Epistaxis: evaluation and treatment

Prim Care. 2014 Mar;41(1):63-73. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2013.10.007.

Authors

Affiliations

¹ Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS, USA; Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 North Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214, USA. Electronic address: danthemedicineman5162010@gmail.com.
² Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 North Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214, USA.

PMID: 24439881
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2013.10.007

Abstract

Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is a common disorder that many patients will experience. Most patients go to the emergency room when they have an uncontrolled nosebleed, or they may present to an outpatient office. Most nosebleeds are not life-threatening and can be managed conservatively. Occasionally, hospital admission, referral to an otolaryngologist physician, and/or blood transfusion may be necessary. This article is an update on the latest information related to the prevention, causes, and treatment of epistaxis.

Keywords: Epistaxis; Family physician; Uncontrolled nosebleed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Epistaxis / diagnosis
Epistaxis / etiology
Epistaxis / therapy*
Humans
Nose / anatomy & histology
Nose / blood supply
Tampons, Surgical