Epistaxis

Images

Epistaxis

Nasal pledgets for application of decongestant and local anesthetic

From the collection of David A. Randall, Springfield Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, MO

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• Diagnosis Approach
• Treatment algorithm
• Management Approach

Epistaxis

Deflated and inflated double-balloon nasal catheter

From the collection of David A. Randall, Springfield Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, MO

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• Management Approach

Epistaxis

Double-balloon nasal catheter in place

From the collection of David A. Randall, Springfield Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, MO

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• Management Approach

Epistaxis

Expanding nasal sponge pack in place

From the collection of David A. Randall, Springfield Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, MO

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• Management Approach

Epistaxis

Expanding nasal sponge tampons

From the collection of David A. Randall, Springfield Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, MO

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• Management Approach

Epistaxis

Diagram of bleeding sites in nose to accompany written patient information

Produced by David A. Randall, Springfield Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, MO

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• Patient discussions

Epistaxis

Nasal vasculature demonstrating the vessels that form the Kiesselbach plexus

From the collection of David A. Randall, Springfield Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, MO

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• Etiology

Epistaxis

Anterior-posterior traditional Foley catheter-gauze pack

From the collection of David A. Randall, Springfield Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, MO

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• Treatment algorithm
• Management Approach

Videos

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  Venepuncture and phlebotomy: animated demonstration

  How to take a venous blood sample from the antecubital fossa using a vacuum needle.

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  Insertion of an anterior nasal pack

  Demonstrates insertion of an inflatable anterior nasal pack and a nasal tampon.

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  Peripheral intravascular catheter: animated demonstration

  How to insert a peripheral intravascular catheter into the dorsum of the hand.