Creating A Protocol for the Management of Epistaxis in A Tertiary Care Centre-A Practical Application of the British Rhinological Society Multidisciplinary Consensus Recommendations on the Hospital Management of Epistaxis

Abstract

Epistaxis is the most common acute presentation to ENT services in the UK. The recent British Rhinological Society multidisciplinary consensus recommendations [1] provide new guidance for its management. To better align with these, we reviewed current practice in our tertiary referral centre. We noted practice variation both within and between departments, particularly concerning the timing and utilisation of nasal packing, accounting for inpatient stay.