Epistaxis nose-bleed

Abstract

Epistaxis (nosebleeds) is one of the most common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergencies that present to the emergency room or primary care. There are two types of nosebleeds: anterior (more common), and posterior (less common, but more likely to require medical attention). The source of 90% of anterior nosebleeds within the Kiesselbach plexus (also known as Little’s area) on the anterior nasal septum. The sphenopalatine artery (SPA) is the most probable source for posterior bleeds. [1][2][3] Nosebleeds can be divided into primary or secondary. Primary nosebleeds are idiopathic and spontaneous.  Secondary bleeds have clear and definite causes like trauma or anticoagulation use.