Plain Language Summary: Nosebleed (Epistaxis)

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jan;162(1):26-32. doi: 10.1177/0194599819889945.

Abstract

This plain language summary explains nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis (pronounced ep-ih-stak-sis), to patients. The summary applies to any individual aged 3 years and older with a nosebleed or history of nosebleed who needs medical treatment or wants medical advice. It is based on the 2020 "Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis)." This guideline uses research to advise doctors and other health care providers on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of nosebleeds. The guideline includes recommendations that are explained in this summary. Recommendations may not apply to every patient but can be used to help patients ask questions and make decisions in their own care.

Keywords: epistaxis; hereditary hemorrhagic; nasal cautery; nasal packing; nosebleed; plain language summary.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Comprehension*
  • Epistaxis / diagnosis
  • Epistaxis / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Information Dissemination
  • Language*
  • Male
  • Medical Informatics / methods
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • United States