1
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What are the local causes of epistaxis
A
idiopathic trauma foreign body inflammation tumour
2
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what are the systemic causes of epistaxis
A
drugs (warfarin) clotting abnormalities liver disease haemophilia leukaemia thromboctyopaenia arteriosclerosis osler-weber-rendu systemic inflammation wegners hypertension
3
Q
what is the local treatment for epistacxis
A
external pressure sit forwards ice cautery nasal packing
artery ligation reversal of anticoagulants correction of clotting abnormalities platelet transfusion HPT treatment
4
Q
what is the most common area to get epistaxis
A
littles area
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flashcards
Decks in class (27)
# Cards
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Embryology of the Pharyngeal Arches and Ear65
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Anatomy- Nasal cavities and Paranasal sinuses62
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Anatomy- The ear113
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Anatomy Revision62
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Physiology of Hearing and Balance44
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Physiology of Taste and Smell39
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Microbiology85
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Pathology62
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Embryology of the face, palate and nasal cavities28
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Anatomy- Salivary glands, Tongue, Palate and Pharynx99
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Anatomy- the Larynx74
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Ear Diseases48
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Dizziness54
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Obstruction23
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Facial Plastic Surgery12
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Otalgia28
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ENT emergencies49
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Head and Neck cancers12
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Cancer12
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Stuffy Nose35
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Audiometry18
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Epistaxis4
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Sore throat10
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Ear drops8
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Microbiology Tutorial28
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Tonsils, Adenoids and Glue Ear45
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Palliative care7
