Epistaxis Management

  • Gloves
  • Goggles
  • Kidney basin
  • Nasal or otoscope speculum
  • Topical vasoconstrictor (e.g., Oxymetazoline)
  • Lidocaine 2% with epinephrine
  • Topical antibiotic ointment
  • Ribbon gauze impregnated with petroleum jelly
  • Bayonet forceps

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