Question

A 16-year-old boy presents with recurrent episodes of epistaxis, typically from Kiesselbach's plexus. He has tried pinching his nose. Which is the next recommended step if the bleeding site is visible?

Accepted Answer

Cauterize the bleeding vessel (e.g., silver nitrate)

Answer

Nasal packing immediately

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Answer

Endoscopic ligation of the sphenopalatine artery

Answer

Do nothing and advise more pinching

Practice question

A 16-year-old boy presents with recurrent episodes of epistaxis, typically from Kiesselbach's plexus. He has tried pinching his nose. Which is the next recommended step if the bleeding site is visible?