Epistaxis: A guide to assessment and management

J Fam Pract. 2018 Dec;67(12):E13-E20.

Abstract

Is your patient's nosebleed a self-limiting occurrence, or a sign of something more worrisome? And which treatments are best in which situations?

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Blood Pressure
  • Clinical Competence*
  • Epistaxis / diagnosis
  • Epistaxis / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Nasal Decongestants / administration & dosage*
  • Occlusive Dressings / standards*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic

Substances

  • Nasal Decongestants