Epistaxis, commonly known as a nosebleed, occurs when nasal blood vessels bleed due to damage or trauma. There are two main types of epistaxis: anterior, which involves the nasal septum and is more common but less severe; and posterior, which involves deeper blood vessels and is less common but more severe and difficult to control. Epistaxis can be caused by nose picking, trauma, or underlying medical issues. Treatment focuses on controlling bleeding through methods like applying pressure, cauterization, or nasal packing depending on the severity.

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:-