Epistaxis: an overview

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2013 May;31(2):443-54. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2013.01.008. Epub 2013 Feb 21.

Abstract

This article provides a review of epistaxis for the emergency clinician. The anatomy, incidence, etiology, diagnosis, and management of posterior and anterior epistaxis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Epistaxis / etiology
  • Epistaxis / therapy*
  • Humans