ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EPISTAXIS
From Greek: a dropping, from epistazein to drop on, from stazein to drip.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPISTAXIS»
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Harwood-Nuss' Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine
LWBK232-66-71 Chapter 69: Epistaxis 401 Other alternatives to the traditional
anterior nasal pack includecalciumsodiumalginate(Kaltostat), Oxycel, Avitene,
and balloon tamponade. Topical thrombogenic agents such as fibrin glue, gelatin
...
Allan B. Wolfson, Gregory W. Hendey, Louis J. Ling, 2009
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Head & Neck Surgery--otolaryngology
Usage of regular nasal sprays, usually local corticosteroid sprays, may induce
intermittent epistaxis by the force of the spray creating damage to the epithelium
of the nasal septum. This epithelium may crust and bleed when this crust is either
...
Byron J. Bailey, Jonas T. Johnson, Shawn D. Newlands, 2006
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Practical Neuroangiography
Posterior idiopathic epistaxis is a fulminant arterial type of bleeding seen in
hypertensive adult patients and is thought to be related to a denudation of the
nasal mucosa over the sphenopalatine arteries in the posterior nasal cavity. It is
quite ...
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Portable Signs and Symptoms
Assessment If the patient has severe epistaxis, quickly check his vital signs.
Assess for tachypnea, hypotension, and other signs of hypovolemic shock.
Monitor airway patency. (See Controlling epistaxis.) If the patient isn't in distress,
take a ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007
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Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Procedures
Epistaxis is a common complaint in the pediatric population, especially among
toddlers and school-aged children. Most episodes of bleeding from the nose will
resolve before the child arrives at a medical care facility, but persistent or
recurrent ...
Christopher King, Fred M. Henretig, 2008
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Synopsis of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Many types of local and systemic disorders can
cause epistaxis (Table 18.1). Local factors predominate in etiologic importance (
Table 18.2). In addition to minor accidental trauma and habitual picking, any
cause of ...
Gary Robert Fleisher, Stephen Ludwig, Benjamin K. Silverman, 2002
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Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
Treatment is primarily focused on prevention and treatment of the recurrent
epistaxis. Conservative measures begin with regular nasal mucosal care using
nasal saline and emollient preparations. The second line and mainstay of
treatment is ...
James Byron Snow, Phillip A. Wackym, John Jacob Ballenger, 2009
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Essentials of Emergency Medicine
Proper management of patients with epistaxis requires an understanding of the
underlying anatomy and pathophysiology associated with significant nasal
bleeding. The goal of treatment of epistaxis is to maximize patient comfort,
diagnose ...
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Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
FRAN NADEL, MD, MSCE, AND FRED M. HENRETIG, MD Epistaxis (
nosebleeding) is a common symptom in young children and may be alarming to
parents who often overestimate the amount of blood loss. It usually is noted first
at about ...
Gary R. Fleisher, Stephen Ludwig, 2010
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Fundamentals of Surgical Practice: A Preparation Guide for ...
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, vol 2. CV Mosby, 1986. Shaheen OH.
Thesis for the Master of Surgery. University of London, 1967. Shaw CB, Wax MK,
Wetmore SJ. Epistaxis: a comparison of treatment. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg ...
Andrew Kingsnorth, Douglas Bowley, 2011
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPISTAXIS»
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epistaxis is used in the context of the following news items.
Rushed hospital review into Summer's death, inquest hears
Dr Jacobus Du Plessis said he thought Summer was suffering from "epistaxis"(a nosebleed) when she was brought in by ambulance at about ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jul 15»
Battery death a 'tragic misdiagnosis'
He believed it to be epistaxis (nose bleed) and discharged her after 15 minutes. When Summer vomited more blood just outside the hospital, ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
High Morbidity and Mortality Rates in Children With Multiple …
Other complications included minor airway trauma, arrhythmia, bronchospasm, epistaxis, hypoxia, laryngospasm and immediately recognized ... «Anesthesiology News, Jul 15»
Inquest begins into Queensland girl's battery death
The four-year-old was discharged the following morning with a diagnosis of epistaxis (nosebleed). Within an hour, however, Summer was ... «Yahoo7 News, Jul 15»
Malignant schwannoma of the infratemporal fossa: a case report
... swelling that had evolved over the previous 4 months, with a limitation of mouth opening, nasal obstruction and episodes of epistaxis. «7thSpace Interactive, Jul 15»
The Deal with Nose Bleeds
Direct pressure is usually effective in stopping epistaxis by applying pressure to the front of the nasal cavity.Decongestants such as ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»
SinuSys™ Corp. Receives CE Mark for Vent-Os® Sinus Dilation …
... the risk of antibiotic resistance and cause unwanted side effects such as epistaxis (nose bleeds), nasal ulcers, and nasal and oral infections. «Business Wire, Jun 15»
DuckDuckGo blows past 10 million daily searches
Epistaxis: "I'll remember that when DuckDuckGo asks for my e-mail address and those of my friends." LordAlbertson: "Been supporting them for ... «ITworld, Jun 15»
Practical Aspects of OTC Intranasal Corticosteroid Use: Important …
... as spraying INSs directly on the nasal septum may increase the likelihood of experiencing epistaxis.4-6 While sniffing gently, patients should ... «Pharmacy Times, Jun 15»
Nosebleeds in horses after hard work [H&H VIP]
It has been recognised for centuries that bleeding from the nostrils — known as epistaxis — is seen in some horses after strenuous exercise. «Horse & Hound, Jun 15»
