Summary
- Epistaxis is a common ENT presentation
- Recognise the common symptoms associated with an epistaxis and know the red flag symptoms
- Nasal first aid: Gold standard
- Discharge patients with proper advice on managing nosebleeds
- Little's area: Most common site for anterior bleeds (≈95%)
- An uncontrolled epistaxis could cause extensive blood loss, resulting in hypovolaemic shock
- Involve ENT sooner than later
