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Acute Epistaxis: A Comprehensive Overview in the Acute Care Setting

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  • Epistaxis is a very common pediatric condition;1 however, it is rare in children aged <2 years.4
  • The majority of pediatric nosebleeds originate from Kiesselbach plexus (Little’s area), which is in the anterior aspect of the nose. (See Figure 1.)
  • Epistaxis may present in a delayed fashion after maxillofacial trauma, and should raise suspicion for an arterial aneurysm.
  • Recurrent epistaxis from the same nostril in young adult males may be due to juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. (See Figure 2.)
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Authors

Bharati Beatrix Bansal, MD, FAAP; Sriharsha Kambala, MD; Jo-Ann Nesiama, MD, MS, FAAP

Peer Reviewed By

Rachel Levene, MD, MsEd, FAAP; Radhika J. Manikumar, MD, FAAP

Publication Date

June 1, 2024

CME Expiration Date

June 1, 2027    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 ACEP Category I Credits, 4 AAP Prescribed Credits, 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.

Pub Med ID: 38768028

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