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List the blood supply to the nose.
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List/identify the instruments/medications required to perform nasal packing and set up a tray accordingly.
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Epistaxis is common and will be encountered by most physicians regardless of specialty.
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Identify Kiesselbach’s plexus/Little’s area.
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Can be life threatening, Recognize importance of identifying bleeding source and doing a good pack.
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Learn how to hold a nasal speculum, bayonet forceps, nasal suction.
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Recognize what constitutes a poor pack.
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Recognize the difference between anterior and posterior epistaxis.
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Learn how to examine the nose (anterior rhinoscopy).
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Learn how to place local anesthetic/vasoconstrictor in the nose.
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Compare and contrast various nasal packs.
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List the risk factors for epistaxis.
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Learn how to place an anterior pack.
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Review complications of nasal packing.
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List and explain the treatment options for acute management of anterior epistaxis.
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List and explain the treatment options for acute management of posterior epistaxis.
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Describe how to potentially prevent epistaxis.
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