RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Fifteen-minute consultation: investigation and management of childhood epistaxis
JF Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition
JO Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
SP 2
OP 5
DO 10.1136/archdischild-2013-304931
VO 100
IS 1
A1 Somiah Siddiq
A1 Joe Grainger
YR 2015
UL http://ep.bmj.com/content/100/1/2.abstract
AB Recurrent epistaxis is very common in children, and the majority of cases are self-limiting with simple first aid measures. However, recurrent episodes are a source of distress and anxiety for child and parent alike, and commonly result in hospital referral. We present a structured approach highlighting initial assessment, examination and management including when to refer to ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery.