title: Managing epistaxis.
abstract: An estimated 60% of the population will have a nosebleed in their lifetime, and 6% will require medical intervention. Uncontrolled nasal bleeding can lead to hypovolemia and airway compromise. Understanding prevention and management of epistaxis is especially important to clinicians who manage patients on anticoagulants, supplemental oxygen therapy, or who have other risk factors for epistaxis. This article reviews stepwise management for epistaxis and newer treatment options in adults.
authors.affiliation: Linda Diamond practices ENT head and neck surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Diamond
mesh_terms: D004844:Epistaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors