by Mark Richardson | Nov 28, 2022 | Nose
The commonest cause in children is digital trauma (nose picking), but may occur spontaneously due to colds, allergies or dry air. This bleeding usually comes from the big vessels on the septum anteriorly (Littles Area or Retrocolumna Veins). Adults differ and systemic...
by Mark Richardson | Sep 27, 2022 | Nose
A big bleed in an adult is a medical emergency with the prime objective to stop the bleeding. This is usually done in the hospital casualty with the insertion of a tamponade balloon (Rapid Rhino). The amount of blood loss is determined, and blood given if necessary....
by Mark Richardson | Jul 6, 2022 | Nose
First aid management is started with direct pressure being applied on both sides of the nose towards the tip, effectively blocking the nose. This is done for approximately 10 minutes. This squeezes the vessels closed on the septum allowing clotting to occur. The head...
by Mark Richardson | May 17, 2022 | Nose
In children, there is seldom massive blood loss, but the sight of blood especially when the childwakes up at night is extremely stressful for the child and the parents. This epistaxis can also disruptschool activities and sport where there may be minor trauma to the...
