Epistaxis or nosebleeds are rarely fatal, and only 10% of the cases require medical attention. The two types of epistaxis are – anterior and posterior. Anterior epistaxis is more common and occurs due to bleeding from the Kiesselbach's plexus at the anterior nasal septum. Posterior epistaxis occurs due to the bleeding from Woodruff's plexus at the posterior nasal cavity. The etiology of epistaxis includes local causes, systemic causes, environmental factors, or medications.
Medical management is required only in severe cases. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding epistaxis? Epistaxis mostly occurs in children aged 2-10 years and the elderly aged 50-80 years. X-ray or CT scan has no role in the emergency management of active epistaxis. Posterior epistaxis commonly occurs in patients on anticoagulants, hypertensive patients, and patients with underlying blood dyscrasia.…
