TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 172. Epistaxis Management A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - Epistaxis is an extremely common condition in the United States with an incidence estimated at 10 per 10,000 people per year.1 It is a common reason for patient visits to the Emergency Department. There is an early peak in those less than 10 years of age.2 The frequency of epistaxis decreases in the teens and begins to progressively increase after 20 years of age, with the highest frequency in the elderly.2 Epistaxis usually is the result of well-localized intranasal trauma. However, it may be the initial sign of a more serious underlying systemic illness. Epistaxis is often self-limited and can be managed conservatively. Epistaxis can also manifest itself as a profuse spontaneous hemorrhage that is extremely difficult to control and result in aspiration, hypotension, cardiovascular collapse, syncope, and airway compromise. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57718105 ER -