Nose bleeds (Epistaxis)

Conditions and procedures

Nosebleeds (Epistaxis) ENTUK

Post procedure care

Nasal douching

Procedure videos *Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery*

Silver nitrate cautery Mayo Clinic

Sphenopalatine artery ligation endoscope-i

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Nosebleeds (epistaxis) ENTUK – Audio description

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Where is this information from?

ENTUK.org: “ENT UK is the professional membership body representing ear, nose and throat surgery and head, neck and thyroid surgery in the UK.” Its members include over 2300 ENT health professionals. Their patient information leaflets linked above are written and reviewed by named specialist consultant ENT surgeons.

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Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education for people from all walks of life. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of “the needs of the patient come first.” Our headquarters are located in Rochester, MN, while we have campuses in Florida and Arizona.”