Residency Essentials: Epistaxis

Epistaxis - Presentation, management, and outcomes

To review the typical presentation, relevant anatomy, treatment modalities, and associated outcomes with regard to epistaxis requiring medical attention.

Expected completion time: 4 hours 

Module reviewed and updated 12/2023

Learning Objectives

  • Know the natural history and clinical presentation of epistaxis
  • Know the various treatment modalities (medical/surgical/endovascular) and their location in the treatment algorithm.
  • Gain familiarity with the relevant vascular anatomy of the nasal mucosa
  • Know the primary technical considerations involved in endovascular treatment of epistaxis
  • Understand the complications associated with catheter embolization
Course summary
Course opens: 
07/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2030
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Residency Essentials Clinical Topic: Neurological

Course Developers: 

  • Joseph Gemmete, MD- Michigan Medicine
  • Wes Albright, MD- Michigan Medicine
  • Byron DuBois, MD- Michigan Medicine

Module reviewed and updated 12/2023

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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