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Published	08/28/2024	Epistaxis typically (>90%) occurs as a result of {{c1::anterior bleed}} of the Kiesselbach plexus*. Treatment is {{c3::conservative (blow nose…
Published	08/28/2024	A rare cause of epistaxis are the {{c1::posterior bleeds}} from Woodruff's plexus; these are also more dangerous, requiring {{c3::nasal packing}} and …
Published	08/28/2024	Which branch of the Ophthalmic artery supplies part of the nasal septum?
Published	08/28/2024	Ethmoidal arteries are branches of which branch of the internal carotid artery?
Published	08/28/2024	The Sphenopalatine artery is a terminal branch of {{c1::the Maxillary artery}}
Published	08/28/2024	The Sphenopalatine artery is a terminal branch of which artery?
Published	08/28/2024	Which arteries supply the majority of the superior nasal septum?
Published	08/28/2024	Posterior epistaxis most commonly originates from which artery?
Published	08/28/2024	The majority of anterior epistaxis occurs in {{c1::Little}} area within {{c1::Kiesselbach}} plexus
Published	08/28/2024	What is used to cauterize blood vessels to treat epistaxis in children?
Published	08/28/2024	Which vessel forms the inferior portion of Kiesselbach plexus?
Published	08/28/2024	The Superior labial artery is a branch of which artery?
Published	08/28/2024	Which vessels comprise Kiesselbach plexus?
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Epistaxis}} is the most common presenting symptom of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Published	08/28/2024	Which alpha agonist is often used to hasten hemostasis in epistaxis?
Published	08/28/2024	Possible local causes of epistaxis include {{c1::mucosal hyperemia}} due to rhinitis, allergies, and ambient conditions that {{c1::dry}} the muco…
Published	08/28/2024	Diagnostic work-up for epistaxis starts with {{c1::BP measurement!}}
Published	08/28/2024	Besides anterior nasal packing, we can try a {{c1::balloon catheter}} to provide local compression. Should progressively start deflating it on da…
Published	08/28/2024	Complications of nasal packing include {{c1::toxic shock::(develops within 24hrs after packing)}} and {{c2::arterial hypoxia::(due to impaired na…
Published	08/28/2024	An ice bag can be placed on {{c1::back of the neck}} to induce reflex vasoconstriction for epistaxis.
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Silver nitrate}} can be used to cauterize mild epistaxis originating from Kiesselbach's area.
Published	08/28/2024	You shouldn't cauterize opposing sides of the nasal septum because of the risk of {{c1::septal perforation}}
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Both::One/Both}} nasal cavity(ies) should be packed in epistaxis.
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Published	08/28/2024	What is the dividing line between anterior and posterior epistaxis?
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