ALLMedicine™ Acute Epistaxis Center

May 19th, 2021 - Acute epistaxis can be a life-threatening airway emergency, requiring in-patient admission. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic placed significant strain on hospital resources, and management has shifted towards an out-patient-centred approach. ...

Feb 4th, 2021 - Overview Epistaxis is defined as acute hemorrhage from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx. It is a frequent emergency department (ED) complaint and often causes significant anxiety in patients and clinicians. However, the vast majority of p...

Jan 17th, 2021 - To report changes in practice brought about by COVID-19 and the implementation of new guidelines, and to explore factors relating to unscheduled re-presentations for patients discharged from the emergency department (ED). Prospective multicentre n...

Jan 17th, 2021 - Nasal packing is the mainstay of epistaxis management; however, packs cause patient discomfort and can lead to hospital admission. Absorbable haemostats provide clotting factors or act as a substrate to stimulate clotting and represent a potential...

Dec 9th, 2020 - Overview Background Epistaxis is a common problem in the emergency department (ED). Although it usually is relatively benign, it can produce serious, life-threatening situations. Up to 60% of the population is estimated to have had at least 1 epis...