A 62-year-old man is brought by ambulance after a large spontaneous epistaxis for 4 hours.
Ambulance reports he vomited at least 600 mL of blood at the scene and that empty vodka bottles were scattered around the house. They have maintained pressure to his anterior nose.
| Observation |
Value |
| Pulse |
105/min |
| BP |
115/54 mmHg |
| RR |
22/min |
| SaO2 |
99% on room air |
List five key history features.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
List five specific examination findings you would look for other than haemodynamics.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
There is significant active nasopharyngeal bleeding from both nostrils that appears posterior despite 30 minutes of firm anterior pressure. Describe a stepwise ED approach to control the bleeding, with brief descriptions of at least four methods.
(Marked out of 8.0)
/ 8
Total Score: 0 / 18
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