Title Epistaxis: features, causes, diversity, diagnosis. surgical and conservative treatment /
Translation of Title Epistaxis: Features, Causes, Diversity, Diagnosis. Surgical and Conservative Treatment.
Authors Reinhardt, Melina
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Pages 27
Keywords [eng] Epistaxis ; Features ; Causes ; Diversity ; Diagnosis ; Conservative treatment ; Surgical treatment ; Nosebleeds.
Abstract [eng] Epistaxis is one of the most common conditions leading to unplanned hospital admissions and accounts for one third of all otorhinolaryngological related emergencies (1,2). In 80-90% of cases it is idiopathic, but if taken as a symptom of an underlying condition it is very unspecific and could have a lot of etiologies (3). There are longstanding treatment methods for epistaxis that are at the same time efficient and safe. Those include nasal packing, cautery, embolization and surgical ligation. All of those have advantages and disadvantages. Some are either invasive or very uncomfortable for the patient. That is why the research was continued and new treatment methods increasing efficacy and patients’ comfort are under investigation. Those include several types of haemostatics. The most promising, according to the current research, is an injectable form of tranexamic acid topically applied. Further research with bigger sample sizes is still necessary, but a new treatment regime is forming. Despite the ongoing development of research, a desperate need for basic care is still essential and studies show the lack of knowledge on First Aid measurements for epistaxis among health care workers and the general public. This needs to be addressed and changed to ensure the safe and most comfortable handling of this unpleasant situation.
Dissertation Institution Vilniaus universitetas.
Type Master thesis
Language English
Publication date 2022