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Epistaxis (Nosebleeds)

Management of nosebleeds.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
ENTEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

British Rhinological Society Guidelines for the Management of Epistaxis
National
CKS: Epistaxis (nosebleeds)
National
CKS: Epistaxis (Nosebleeds)
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
British Rhinological Society Consensus Statement: Management of Epistaxis
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis) – American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
Local
Epistaxis (nosebleeds) | NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary
Local
International HHT Guidelines
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

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