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Hadar A, Peleg U, Ghantous J, Tarnovsky Y, Cohen A, Sichel JY, Attal P. Pediatric Epistaxis-Effectiveness of Conservative Management. Pediatr Emerg Care 2024; 40:551-554. [PMID: 38563814 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Epistaxis is an emergency medical condition that sometimes requires admission to the emergency department. Pediatric epistaxis differs from epistaxis in the older population in terms of etiology, severity, and management. Our objective was to identify the distinctive features of pediatric epistaxis and determine the appropriate management. METHODS This was a retrospective study of 231 medical records of children (<18 years old) with epistaxis of a total of 1171 cases in the general population who presented to our medical center's emergency department between 2013 and 2018. RESULTS Among 231 admissions, 10 children (4.3%) presented more than once. Male patients accounted for the majority of cases (64.5%), and the average age was 9.4 years. Two children were treated with aspirin because of cardiac valve disease. Anterior bleeding was detected in 101 cases (43.7%), whereas posterior origin was observed in 8 cases (3.5%). In 122 cases (52.8%), there was no active bleeding observed. Nose injury was the cause of epistaxis in 24 cases (10.4%), and 16 admissions (6.9%) followed nasal surgical interventions. Nineteen children (8%) had abnormal coagulation tests, and 7 patients (3%) received blood transfusions. Chemical cauterization was performed in 89 cases (39.3%), and anterior packing was needed in only 9 cases (3.9%). Nine children required hospitalization (3.9%), and 2 needed surgical intervention to control bleeding. Compared with the adult population, there were significantly fewer cases of active bleeding, recurrent epistaxis, anterior packing, or need for hospitalization in the pediatric population. CONCLUSIONS Epistaxis is significantly less severe in the pediatric population, with only a few cases requiring major intervention. Endoscopic examination of the entire nasal cavity and routine coagulation tests are not mandatory unless there is a history of recurrent epistaxis, known coagulopathy, antiplatelet/anticoagulation therapy, or a suspicion of juvenile idiopathic angiofibroma. We suggest using absorbable packs, which offer advantages over cauterization or nonabsorbable packs.
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- Ayalon Hadar
- From the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shaare-Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University
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- From the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shaare-Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University
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- From the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shaare-Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University
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- From the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shaare-Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah Medical Organization and Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- From the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shaare-Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University
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- From the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shaare-Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University
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Servos Li MM, Hamersley ERS, Baldassari C. Nasal Disorders. Pediatr Rev 2024; 45:188-200. [PMID: 38556515 DOI: 10.1542/pir.2023-006012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, and epistaxis are common presenting concerns in primary care clinics. Nasal disorders affect the quality of life for many children and families. Rarely, these complaints may represent a life-threatening condition among infant obligate nasal breathers or cases of unusual pathology. The most common causes of rhinorrhea and nasal obstruction vary by age and include physiologic, infectious, allergic, foreign body, irritant, and traumatic causes. Less commonly, children may have congenital malformations, sinonasal masses, or autoimmune disease. The most common causes of epistaxis are inflammatory, environmental, and traumatic causes and medication misuse, but rarely, children may have predisposing anatomic, hematologic, or vascular abnormalities or even sinonasal tumors. In this article, we provide a thorough review of the common nasal disorders treated every day in primary care clinics and mention briefly some of the rare but serious cases that may be overlooked without considering a full differential diagnosis.
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- Mariah M Servos Li
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
- Department of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Albahli R, Adawi L, Aldehami M, Alharbi G, Alharbi H, Khalil R, Al-Wutayd O. The Level of School Teachers' Knowledge About First-Aid Management and Control of Epistaxis in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e33784. [PMID: 36798625 PMCID: PMC9926137 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Epistaxis is an acute episode of nasal bleeding commonly caused in children by traumatic injuries in a school setting. It is one of the common ear, nose, and throat emergencies, which should be managed with first-aid measures. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have been conducted among school teachers in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia regarding this information. This study thus aimed to assess levels of knowledge about first-aid management and control of epistaxis among school teachers in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study using a validated online questionnaire was distributed via social media platforms. Information was collected regarding sociodemographic characteristics, and eight items assessed participants' knowledge about epistaxis and its management. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariable analyses were conducted to assess the factors associated with good levels of knowledge. RESULTS The study had a total of 1,152 participants, of which 69.7% were female. The mean of knowledge was 3.29 (SD=1.39, range: 0-7). Only 19.4% of participants had a good level of knowledge. In multivariate analysis, females and those who had received information on first aid to stop nose-bleeds were significantly associated with good knowledge levels (adjusted odds ratio {AOR}: 1.72, 95% CI: 1.18-2.51, p=0.005; and AOR: 3.38, 95% CI: 2.47-4.64, p<0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION Less than one-quarter of participants had good knowledge levels. Health education sessions for teachers are highly recommended and should specifically target male teachers.
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DİKİCİ O, DURGUT O. Effects of Nasal Pathologies in Paediatric Epistaxis. ACTA MEDICA ALANYA 2022. [DOI: 10.30565/medalanya.1127833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of nasal pathologies in paediatric patients with recurrent epistaxis.
Methods: A total of 100 (61 boys, 39 girls) patients aged 2–17 years (mean age: 8.9 ± 3.6 years) were included in this study. Anterior rhinoscopy and flexible nasal endoscopy were used to examine all the patients. The epistaxis duration, treatment in active epistaxis by parents, medical history, medical treatment and interventions were recorded. The location of the epistaxis site, nasal mucosa type, the presence of nasal vestibulitis, nasal septum deviation location and type, adenoid size and the degree of inferior turbinate hypertrophy were recorded.
Results: The deviation was present in 31 (62%) patients with recurrent epistaxis and in 14 (28%) patients without epistaxis. The presence of deviation was significantly higher in the epistaxis group than control group (p = 0.001). The nasal mucosa type was friable mucosa in 37 (74%) patients, vascularised mucosa in 11 (22%) patients and friable – vascularised mucosa in 2 (4%) patients in recurrent epistaxis group. A significant relationship was detected between nasal mucosa type and age, the presence of the deviation, deviation location, Mladina type in epistaxis group (p = 0.005, p = 0.004, p = 0.008, p = 0.015).
Conclusion: Nasal septum deviation, inferior turbinate hypertrophy and nasal mucosa type are associated with paediatric recurrent epistaxis.
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- Oğuzhan DİKİCİ
- SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, BURSA YÜKSEK İHTİSAS SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ, CERRAHİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, KULAK-BURUN-BOĞAZ HASTALIKLARI ANABİLİM DALI
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- SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, BURSA YÜKSEK İHTİSAS SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ, CERRAHİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, KULAK-BURUN-BOĞAZ HASTALIKLARI ANABİLİM DALI
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Gorbatkin O, Pearce J, Goldschmidt M, Thomas A, Sanseau E, Ciener D, Toto R, Keilman AE. Severe Epistaxis in the Pediatric Patient: A Simulation for Emergency Department Management. Cureus 2022; 14:e27784. [PMID: 36106282 PMCID: PMC9451106 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Severe, uncontrolled epistaxis in a pediatric patient can lead to a compromised bloody airway and the potential need for significant volume resuscitation secondary to hemorrhagic shock if not managed emergently. In this report, a simulated 11-month-old patient with underlying liver disease presents to the emergency department setting. The goal was to familiarize advanced pediatric emergency medicine trainees and experienced providers with immediate bedside interventions and clinical management steps for a patient with severe, difficult-to-control epistaxis to increase preparedness for future clinical scenarios. Additionally, this case highlights resuscitation considerations for patients with liver disease, including sources of bleeding, consulting services, medications, and approach to massive transfusion in liver disease.
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Send T, Bertlich M, Eichhorn KW, Ganschow R, Schafigh D, Horlbeck F, Bootz F, Jakob M. Etiology, Management, and Outcome of Pediatric Epistaxis. Pediatr Emerg Care 2021; 37:466-470. [PMID: 30624421 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Epistaxis in children is one of the most common causes for seeking professional medical help. Patients may be treated by several disciplines with various approaches to pediatric epistaxis. We reviewed cases of pediatric epistaxis from an otorhinolaryngologist's point of view. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients younger than 18 years presenting with epistaxis to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Bonn, Germany. RESULTS Sixty episodes of epistaxis in 58 patients were included in the study. Mean age was 10.1 ± 4.5 years. In terms of risk factors, 3 patients had a hemorrhagic diathesis, 3 had taken medication that interfered with hemostasis, and 8 had a history of previous trauma, most of which was digital manipulation. Twenty-six patients did not need invasive therapy. Twenty-six patients received cauterization to control the bleeding, and 4 patients needed surgery. The necessity for surgery was mainly noncooperation. CONCLUSIONS Epistaxis in children is seldom serious. However, hemorrhagic diathesis needs to be kept in mind as a potential cause of epistaxis. In most cases, careful instruction of the patients and the relatives concerning nasal mucosal care is sufficient. If cauterization is necessary, silver nitrate coagulation should be preferred over electrocoagulation.
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- Thorsten Send
- From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Munich, Munich
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- From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn
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- From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn
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- Internal Medicine II-Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany
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- From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Munich, Munich
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Yan T, Goldman RD. Recurrent epistaxis in children. CANADIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN MEDECIN DE FAMILLE CANADIEN 2021; 67:427-429. [PMID: 34127465 DOI: 10.46747/cfp.6706427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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QUESTION A child came to my clinic complaining of recurrent epistaxis with several episodes occurring every year since he was a toddler. The nosebleeds affect both nostrils, often lasting for an extended period of time and occurring in no apparent seasonal pattern. What interventions are safe and effective for recurrent epistaxis in children, and which patients warrant hematologic testing? ANSWER Epistaxis affects more than half of children by the time they are 10 years old, with 9% of children reported to have recurrent episodes. Most cases are of benign origin and will not require further workup. For those seeking intervention, nasal mucosal hydration, such as emollient application, or humidification resolves up to 65% of cases, and many novel interventions have shown promise in their respective initial studies. Standardized bleeding questionnaires have demonstrated usefulness in decision making for further coagulation studies, taking into account historical features including frequency, duration, bleeding site, seasonal correlation, and severity.
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Dorfman MV, Metz JB, Feldman KW, Farris R, Lindberg DM. Oral injuries and occult harm in children evaluated for abuse. Arch Dis Child 2018; 103:747-752. [PMID: 29102964 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of occult trauma in children with oral injury evaluated for physical abuse. DESIGN This was a retrospectively planned secondary analysis of a prospective, observational study. SETTING Emergency departments supported by 20 US child abuse teams in the Examining Siblings to Recognize Abuse (ExSTRA) network. PATIENTS Children <120 months old evaluated for physical abuse. INTERVENTIONS Analysis of index children with oral injury on initial examination. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Rates of physician-recognised oral injury, as well as frequency and results of occult injury testing. Perceived abuse likelihood was described on a 7-point scale (7=definite abuse). RESULTS Among 2890 child abuse consultations, 3.3% (n=96) of children had oral injury. Forty-two per cent were 0-12 months old, 39% 1-3 years old and 18% >3 years old. Oral injury was the primary reason for evaluation for 32 (33%). Forty-three per cent (42/96) had frenum injuries. Skeletal surveys were obtained for 84% and 25% of these identified occult fractures. Seventy-five per cent had neuroimaging; 38% identified injuries. Forty-one per cent of children with oral injuries had retinal examinations; 24% of exams showed retinal haemorrhages. More occult injuries were found in children with oral injuries than other ExSTRA subjects. A high level of concern for abusive injury was present in 67% of children with oral injury versus 33% without. CONCLUSIONS Children with oral injury are at high risk for additional occult abusive injuries. Infants and mobile preschoolers are at risk. Young children with unexplained oral injury should be evaluated for abuse.
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- Molly V Dorfman
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Valley Children's Hospital, Madera, California, USA
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- Children's Protection Program, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Children's Protection Program, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Pediatric Critical Care, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Svider P, Arianpour K, Mutchnick S. Management of Epistaxis in Children and Adolescents: Avoiding a Chaotic Approach. Pediatr Clin North Am 2018; 65:607-621. [PMID: 29803286 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2018.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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This article provides an organized foundation that facilitates the management of acute epistaxis and an understanding of features that merit further diagnostic workup. Prompt management, including measures such as holding pressure and using nasal packing, takes precedence over comprehensive diagnostic workup. Severe, recurrent, and posteriorly based bleeds should prompt consideration of alternate interventions and expert consultation.
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- Peter Svider
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4102 St. Antoine, 5E-UHC, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4102 St. Antoine, 5E-UHC, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4102 St. Antoine, 5E-UHC, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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Culotta PA, Isaac R, Sarpong K, Chandy B, Cruz A, Donaruma-Kwoh M. Nasal erosion as an uncommon sign of child abuse. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 108:95-99. [PMID: 29605375 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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While various forms of facial trauma, bruising, burns, and fractures are frequently seen in cases of child abuse, purposeful nasal erosion has rarely been identified as a form of abusive injury. Progressive destruction of nasal tissue in children provokes a wide differential diagnosis crossing multiple subspecialties: infectious, primary immunodeficiencies, inflammatory conditions, malignancy, and genetic disorders. Progressive nasal erosion also can be a manifestation of child abuse. The proposed mechanism is repetitive mechanical denudation of the soft tissue and cartilage resulting in chronic inflammation, bleeding, and ultimately destruction of the insulted tissue. We report 6 cases of child abuse manifesting as overt nasal destruction.
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- Paige A Culotta
- Section of Public Health Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX, USA.
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- Section of Public Health Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX, USA
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- Section of Public Health Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX, USA
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- Section of Otolaryngology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX, USA
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- Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX, USA
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- Section of Public Health Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX, USA
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DeLaroche AM, Tigchelaar H, Kannikeswaran N. A Rare But Important Entity: Epistaxis in Infants. J Emerg Med 2017; 52:89-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2016.07.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Revised: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Evaluation of vitamin D levels in children with primary epistaxis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 89:97-101. [PMID: 27619037 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Revised: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 07/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate whether there is a relationship between 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D 3] values and incidences of primary epistaxis among children. METHODS A total of 42 cases and 55 matched controls were included in our study. The study group and control group were well matched for age and gender. Age, gender, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) with reference to the international normalized ratio (INR), prothrombin time (PT), and 25(OH)D 3, parathormone (PTH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and phosphorus (P) values were recorded for each participant. RESULTS Serum 25(OH) D values were found to be statistically significantly (P = 0.03) lower in children with primary epistaxis than in the healthy control group. Our study also revealed that 25(OH) D values were considerably (P < 0.001) lower in the group with primary epistaxis and upper respiratory tract infections (RTI) than in the group with primary epistaxis without upper RTI. Univariate logistic regression analyses demonstrated that 25(OH)D 3 < 20 ng/ml [odds ratio (OR) 1.117, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.019-1.225); P = 0.019] and serum albumin level [OR 3.499, 95% CI (1072-11,426); P = 0.038] ratio were significantly related to primary epistaxis. Furthermore, multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that 25(OH)D 3 < 20 ng/ml [OR 1.141, 95% CI (1047-1242); P = 0.003] and serum albumin level [OR 3.340, 95% CI (1068-10,446); P = 0.038] ratio were significantly related to primary epistaxis. CONCLUSIONS Many studies have revealed that vitamin D is a preventive and therapeutic agent for inflammation and infection, thereby providing benefits for children with primary epistaxis. In line with this, our study suggested that a patient's vitamin D status could also be important for the prevention of childhood primary epistaxis, although further studies are required to validate our findings.
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Rees P, Kemp A, Carter B, Maguire S. A Systematic Review of the Probability of Asphyxia in Children Aged <2 Years with Unexplained Epistaxis. J Pediatr 2016; 168:178-184.e10. [PMID: 26507155 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.09.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the proportion of children aged <2 years who have been asphyxiated presenting with epistaxis in the absence of trauma or medical explanation and to identify the characteristics of the clinical presentation indicative of asphyxiation. STUDY DESIGN An all-language systematic review was conducted by searching 10 databases from 1900 to 2015 and gray literature to identify high-quality studies that included children with epistaxis aged <2 years (alive or dead) with explicit confirmation of intentional or unintentional asphyxiation (upper airway obstruction). Studies of traumatic or pathological epistaxis were excluded. For each comparative study, the proportion of children presenting with epistaxis that were asphyxiated is reported with 95% CI. RESULTS Of 2706 studies identified, 100 underwent full review, resulting in 6 included studies representing 30 children with asphyxiation-related epistaxis and 74 children with non-asphyxiation-related epistaxis. The proportion of children presenting with epistaxis that had been asphyxiated, reported by 3 studies, was between 7% and 24%. Features associated with asphyxiation in live children included malaise, altered skin color, respiratory difficulty, and chest radiograph abnormalities. There were no explicit associated features described among those children who were dead on arrival. CONCLUSION There is an association between epistaxis and asphyxiation in young children; however, epistaxis does not constitute a diagnosis of asphyxia in itself. In any infant presenting with unexplained epistaxis, a thorough investigation of etiology is always warranted, which must include active exploration of asphyxia as a possible explanation.
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- Philippa Rees
- Cochrane Institute for Primary Care and Public Health, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Cochrane Institute for Primary Care and Public Health, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Cochrane Institute for Primary Care and Public Health, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Cochrane Institute for Primary Care and Public Health, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is a common disorder that many patients will experience. Most patients go to the emergency room when they have an uncontrolled nosebleed, or they may present to an outpatient office. Most nosebleeds are not life-threatening and can be managed conservatively. Occasionally, hospital admission, referral to an otolaryngologist physician, and/or blood transfusion may be necessary. This article is an update on the latest information related to the prevention, causes, and treatment of epistaxis.
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- Daniel J Morgan
- Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS, USA; Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 North Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214, USA.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 North Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214, USA
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Davies K, Batra K, Mehanna R, Keogh I. Pediatric epistaxis: epidemiology, management & impact on quality of life. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 78:1294-7. [PMID: 24882453 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2014] [Revised: 05/06/2014] [Accepted: 05/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Epistaxis in the pediatric population is a common problem for both primary care physicians (PCPs) and otolaryngologists. Although a frequent reason for referral to ENT clinics, data is lacking regarding causes, effects on quality of life and common treatment modalities. METHODS Prospective, clinical and questionnaire based study, with ethical approval. We identified 50 cases of pediatric epistaxis (<16 years old) over a 6-month period. A thorough clinical history was taken, first aid measures and management outcome was recorded. The impact of recurring epistaxis on parental quality of life was assessed using the Parental Stress Index Short Form (PSISF). RESULTS Thirty-three males and 17 females (2:1) were included. Mean age at presentation was 8.8 years. Initial management was inadequate, with only 30% of carers applying appropriate first aid measures. Quality of life was significantly affected in 10% of cases with primary parental concerns being fear of excessive blood loss and the stress of soiled bedclothes and night wear. Children were most affected by the negative impact on sporting activity. Otolaryngology consultation found the common causes to be iatrogenic trauma and rhinitis affecting "Littles" area. Of which 78% required silver nitrate cautery, and 22% just required reassurance and advice CONCLUSIONS Recurrent minor nosebleeds in children can be troublesome and alarming for parents and children. We found the PSISF an easy and reliable method of assessing patient and parental stress in dealing with this problem. Raising awareness of simple management strategies among parents and PCPs could significantly reduce associated quality of life issues. Mucosal hydration, cautery and first aid advice are the fundamentals of management.
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- Karen Davies
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UCHG, Ireland.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UCHG, Ireland
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UCHG, Ireland
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UCHG, Ireland; Academic Department of Otolaryngology, NUIG, Ireland
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Carpenter SL, Abshire TC, Anderst JD. Evaluating for suspected child abuse: conditions that predispose to bleeding. Pediatrics 2013; 131:e1357-73. [PMID: 23530171 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Child abuse might be suspected when children present with cutaneous bruising, intracranial hemorrhage, or other manifestations of bleeding. In these cases, it is necessary to consider medical conditions that predispose to easy bleeding/bruising. When evaluating for the possibility of bleeding disorders and other conditions that predispose to hemorrhage, the pediatrician must consider the child's presenting history, medical history, and physical examination findings before initiating a laboratory investigation. Many medical conditions can predispose to easy bleeding. Before ordering laboratory tests for a disease, it is useful to understand the biochemical basis and clinical presentation of the disorder, condition prevalence, and test characteristics. This technical report reviews the major medical conditions that predispose to bruising/bleeding and should be considered when evaluating for abusive injury.
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Bruising or bleeding in a child can raise the concern for child abuse. Assessing whether the findings are the result of trauma and/or whether the child has a bleeding disorder is critical. Many bleeding disorders are rare, and not every child with bruising/bleeding concerning for abuse requires an evaluation for bleeding disorders. In some instances, however, bleeding disorders can present in a manner similar to child abuse. The history and clinical evaluation can be used to determine the necessity of an evaluation for a possible bleeding disorder, and prevalence and known clinical presentations of individual bleeding disorders can be used to guide the extent of the laboratory testing. This clinical report provides guidance to pediatricians and other clinicians regarding the evaluation for bleeding disorders when child abuse is suspected.
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Ismail AQ, Gandhi A. Nosebleeds in children as a potential marker for nonaccidental injury and serious underlying pathology: how aware are hospital clinicians? ISRN OTOLARYNGOLOGY 2011; 2011:909570. [PMID: 23724260 PMCID: PMC3658563 DOI: 10.5402/2011/909570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2011] [Accepted: 08/17/2011] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Paediatric epistaxis is common and usually of benign origin. However, the differential diagnosis includes serious underlying pathology (e.g., bleeding disorders and blood cancers) and in the very young can be a marker of potential physical abuse. To assess if paediatric and A&E doctors were aware of the important differential, we asked them to complete a Likert scale questionnaire on several different clinical scenarios. Our results show that a significant proportion of doctors of all grades and in both specialties were either not aware of or not concerned about epistaxis in an infant as a possible sign of nonaccidental injury and were not willing to carry out simple blood tests to investigate recurrent nosebleeds in an older child. Our results highlight the need for education and evidence-based guidelines to avoid missing important, if infrequent, causes of paediatric epistaxis, both in the hospital and community setting.
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- Abdul Qader Ismail
- Paediatric Department, Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham B75 7RR, UK
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Incidence of oronasal haemorrhage in infancy presenting to general practice in the UK. Br J Gen Pract 2008; 58:877-9. [PMID: 19068161 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp08x376122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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The frequency of oronasal haemorrhage in infancy was estimated from two national GP research databases (6% UK population). When a case was identified, other presentations in the child over the first year were available from one dataset. In the first year haemoptysis is rare. In contrast, epistaxis (7-20 cases of per 10,000 infants) was 10 times more common, and 14.3% of these infants had an injury at some other point in infancy, (four times greater than the general population). In general practice epistaxis may herald other trauma presentations, implying that such infants may be part of a high-risk group for injury.
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UNLABELLED Sudden severe upper-airway obstruction occurring in a hospital setting can sometimes precipitate an episode of acute haemorrhagic pulmonary oedema. A review of 197 published case reports shows that the presenting feature is almost always the sudden appearance of blood stained fluid coming up through the larynx or out through the mouth and nose of an adult or child in obvious respiratory distress. Such overt features are seen in 10-15% of cases of sudden severe, but sub-lethal, upper-airway obstruction. Signs normally appear within minutes once the obstruction is relieved but are occasionally only recognized after 1-4 h. All signs and symptoms usually resolve within 12-24 h. Other causes of acute pulmonary haemorrhage are rare in young children. CONCLUSION If what looks like blood is seen in, or coming from, the mouth or nose of a previously healthy young child who has suddenly become distressed and started to struggle for breath, that child has most probably suffered an episode of acute pulmonary oedema, and the commonest precipitating cause is sudden upper-airway obstruction.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The authors discuss the significance of studies published over the previous year regarding assessment and treatment and prevention of child maltreatment, including physical and sexual abuse, inflicted traumatic brain injury, and child neglect. RECENT FINDINGS The evidence base for many forms of child abuse is growing. As clinicians begin to understand the factors which may increase child vulnerability to abuse, more sophisticated and focused prevention efforts are being implemented. In response to a very public reprimand by the General Medical Council of two child abuse pediatricians, which was felt by many to be unwarranted, the UK government re-emphasized its commitment to the protection of children. In the US, this well-publicized set of events has renewed the medical community's commitment to the recognition of child abuse pediatrics as a formal subspecialty. Several authors detail the short-term and long-term outcome of varying forms of abuse for children as they grow into adults, reinforcing the importance of community efforts to prevent abuse and support families during times of heightened stress such as the current war in Iraq. SUMMARY The short-term and long-term impact of child maltreatment is significant not only for individuals, but for families and communities where abuse is taking place. General pediatricians have an important role to play with families and in the community as advocates for the protection of children.
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