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rupture of tiny blood vessels in the anterior septum AKA: nosebleed |
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| This person will bleed more perfusely |
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| Most common cause of epistaxis |
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Complications of epistaxis |
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confusion agitation increased lethargy change in v/s (pulse & resp) |
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sit up, lean forward, tip head down pinch nose at septum (5 mins) cold/ice compress |
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Different types of packing include |
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nasal foley nasal tampon post nasal packing cotton packing |
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MD management for epistaxis requires hospital admission |
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caurterize silver nitrate stick |
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| Med admin for nausea in epistaxis |
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