A 54-year-old with anterior epistaxis presents to ED. After first aid (pinch and forward lean), bleeding point is visible. Next step?...

Question

A 54-year-old with anterior epistaxis presents to ED. After first aid (pinch and forward lean), bleeding point is visible. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Silver nitrate cautery to the bleeding point

Answer

Posterior nasal packing

Answer

Bilateral cautery

Answer

Immediate CT head

Answer

Oral antibiotics

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Epistaxis