Question

A 15-year-old presents with an anterior epistaxis (nosebleed) from Kiesselbach's area. According to NICE CKS guidelines, what is the first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Pinch the soft part of the nose and lean forward

Answer

Nasal packing

Answer

Silver nitrate cautery immediately

Answer

Apply ice packs to the neck

Answer

IV tranexamic acid

Practice question

A 15-year-old presents with an anterior epistaxis (nosebleed) from Kiesselbach's area. According to NICE CKS guidelines, what is the first-line management?