Protocol: pediatric epistaxis.
The central task in dealing with pediatric epistaxis is to differentiate between anterior and posterior origins of bleeding. An anterior bleed is usually of minor concern while a posterior bleed is usually life-threatening. A table of conditions causing epistaxis, a brief overview of anatomy and clinical tips for differentiating the two types during a physical exam are all designed to help the nurse practitioner make this important assessment. Emphasis is placed on treating anterior epistaxis with only a brief reference given to treatment of posterior epistaxis. Two teaching and counseling tables are provided for duplication and distribution to patients.
D002648:Child; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009736:Nursing Process; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D013630:Tampons, Surgical