Flashcards in 7.2 Epitaxis Deck (7)
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What is epistaxis?
Nosebleeds
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List 5 risk factors for nosebleeds
Trauma
Tumours
Infections
Alcohol abuse
Coagulation defect
NSAIDs
Vascular abnormalities
3
What is the first intervention for a nosebleed?
Hippocratic position
Pinch nose
Apply ice
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What is the second intervention for a nosebleed?
Cauterise nose
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What is the third intervention for a nosebleed?
Anterior pack of the nose using nasal tampons
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What is the forth intervention for a nosebleed?
Posterior pack of the nose and repack anteriorly
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