Experience Summary

Epistaxis is extremely common. Presentations can vary from minor bleeding resolving with first aid, to requiring major surgery to resolve. First aid is of absolute importance, and can resolve the vast majority of cases.

Learning outcomes

1. Learn the management of first aid for epistaxis .
2. Understand the technique for digital pressure on the nose .
3. Revise the common pitfalls and myths around epistaxis first aid .

External Resources

• ENT-UK Conditions and Procedures
• Nasal Anatomy