title: Fifteen-minute consultation: investigation and management of childhood epistaxis.
abstract: Recurrent epistaxis is very common in children, and the majority of cases are self-limiting with simple first aid measures. However, recurrent episodes are a source of distress and anxiety for child and parent alike, and commonly result in hospital referral. We present a structured approach highlighting initial assessment, examination and management including when to refer to ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, Birmingham Childrens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Somiah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Siddiq
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, Birmingham Childrens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grainger
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence
keywords: cautery; epistaxis; nasal tumours; neomycin; rhinitis