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1. Name of the location of 90% of epistaxis
2. A genetic disorder that forms AV malformations in the skin, lungs, brain etc
3. Name of posterior vascular plexus in the nasal cavity causing posterior epistaxis
4. 1st line treatment for all epistaxis
5. The common brand name for anterior nasal packing
6. Chemical used in cautery sticks
7. Physically scaring complication of posterior nasal packing with foleys catheter
Coming soon..
Virtual Patients - Rhinology - Epistaxis
On admission an A&E doctor inserted a large bore cannula into the right cubital fossa and sent off the following blood tests;
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FBC
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U&E
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LFTs
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INR
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Group and save
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- the results are still pending
Question
Which of the following is the best next management step for this bleeding patient?
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