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Review
. 2005 Jul;22(7):470-2.
doi: 10.1136/emj.2004.020602.

No frills management of epistaxis

S C L Leong  1 , R J Roe, A Karkanevatos
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No frills management of epistaxis

S C L Leong et al. Emerg Med J. 2005 Jul.

Abstract

Epistaxis is a common, potentially life threatening, emergency but first line medical staff are often not adequately trained in its management. This paper presents an illustrated step by step guide to the management of epistaxis by junior doctors in the emergency department.

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