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    • Otolaryngology
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Epistaxis is a frequent ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergency encountered by general practitioners (GPs).
    • Management strategies for epistaxis have advanced, incorporating nasal cautery and packing techniques.
    • Effective treatment necessitates a thorough understanding of nasal anatomy and potential treatment-related risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the causes, risks, and emergency management of epistaxis for general practitioners.
    • To emphasize the importance of understanding epistaxis for timely and effective patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • Classification of epistaxis into anterior and posterior types.
    • Review of current treatment modalities, including nasal cautery and packing.

    Main Results:

    • Anterior epistaxis is the most common type.
    • Cauterization with silver nitrate is effective for anterior bleeds when performed with proper preparation and resources.
    • Posterior epistaxis or cases lacking adequate resources for anterior treatment require nasal packing and specialist consultation.

    Conclusions:

    • General practitioners must be equipped to manage epistaxis, differentiating between anterior and posterior bleeds.
    • Prompt and appropriate intervention, whether cauterization or packing and referral, is crucial for successful epistaxis management.