epistaxis

what is epistaxis also known as

nosebleeds

risk factors- trauma

picking, rubbing, hit- tear in mucous membranes

risk factors- precipitate

low humidity, allergic rhinitis, URI, blunt injury, foreign body

risk factors- medications

affect clotting factors

risk factors- underlying disease

Von Willebrand disease, hemophilia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, leukemia

clinical findings

active bleeding from nose

restlessness and agitation

nursing care

child sit up with head slighty forward

apply pressure to lower nose for at least 10 min

may pack cotton or tissue into nare

breathe through mouth

apply ice to bride of nose if bleeding continues