ear, nose, and throat disorders
How To Treat Anterior Epistaxis With Cautery
Positioning for Treating Anterior Epistaxis With Cautery
The patient should sit upright in the sniffing position with the head extended, preferably in an ENT specialist's chair. The patient's occiput should be supported to prevent sudden backward movement. The patient's nose should ideally be level with the physician's eyes. The patient should hold the emesis basin to collect any continued bleeding or emesis (eg, of swallowed blood). 