epistaxis-zaman课件.pptVIP

EPISTAXIS Dr Muhammad Zaman Qureshi ER Resident Mowqaq General Hospital Mowqaq 18/7/1434 Epistaxis is a latin word means bleeding from the nose. Seen in all age groups. Presents as an emergency. Epistaxis is a sign and not a disease per se. BLOOD SUPPLY OF NOSE : Nose is richly supplied by both the external and internal carotid systems, both on the septum and the lateral walls. Nasal septum : Internal carotid system : Anterior ethmoidal artery Posterior ethmoidal artery Branches of ophthalmic artery EPISTAXIS External carotid system : Sphenopalatine artery (branch of maxillary artery), gi