A 62-year-old man with recurrent anterior epistaxis presents to ED with active bleeding. First-line measure?...

Question

A 62-year-old man with recurrent anterior epistaxis presents to ED with active bleeding. First-line measure?

Accepted Answer

Pinch soft part of nose and sit forwards

Answer

Tilt head back and pack both nostrils

Answer

Insert posterior nasal pack

Answer

Start tranexamic acid IV immediately

Answer

Silver nitrate cautery both sides simultaneously

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Anterior Epistaxis