Document type
Clinical pathways
Place
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB
Output type
Clinical Pathways
Pathway
Nose Bleeds Pathway

Nose Bleeds

Pathway Publish Date: March 2024
Pathway Next Review Date: March 2026
 
 
 
If nose bleeds are severe or prolonged contact ENT SHO – please note if the person is haemodynamically compromised or bleeding does not stop after 10 – 15 minutes of nasal pressure and the appropriate expertise and facilities for cautery or packing are not available in primary care transfer the person to Accident and Emergency/UTC immediately.

Please see pathway attached for more information. 
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