Epistaxis for GNM programme

1. BY
MR.RAVISHANKAR
NURSING TUTOR

2. INTRODUCTION:-
Bleeding from the nose, either spontaneous or induced by nose
picking or trauma.

3. DEFINITION:-
“epistaxis is a condition in which bleeding occurs from nasal
blood vessels due to any reason”.

4. TYPES:-
Anterior epistaxis- It is most common and less severe and
easy to control. It is occurs due to damage of blood vessels of
nasal septum.
Posterior epistaxis- it is less common more severe and
difficult to control. It is occurs due to damage of posterior
arteries .

5. CAUSES:-

6. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT:-