Abstract
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A 52-year-old patient presents to the emergency surgery with epistaxis. The initial first aid measures, including pinching of the nose, leaning forward and ice packs, have failed. No bleeding point is identified anteriorly. The patient is haemodynamically stable.
Attempt cautery using silver nitrate sticks Routine referral to the ear, nose and throat specialists Packing of the nose and admission to hospital Trial of Naseptin® cream 4 times daily for 10 days
Answer DOI: 10.1177/17557380221148889o