MedBugs: SAQ #618

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Case: Severe Anticoagulated Epistaxis

A 79-year-old woman is brought from home with ongoing severe epistaxis. She has atrial fibrillation, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis, and takes digoxin, amlodipine and dabigatran. She has 2 large bore IV cannulas in situ and non-invasive monitoring applied. Vitals are as follows :

HR 115
BP 75/40
RR 24
GCS 14 (E3V5M6)

1. List 4 options for controlling the bleeding in the emergency department with one pro and one con for each. 8 marks

2. Briefly state 4 additional steps in your initial management. 4 marks

3. If the patient was needing intubation, state airway modifications with rationale that you would institute. 2 marks

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Case: Severe Anticoagulated Epistaxis

1. List 4 options for controlling the bleeding in the emergency department with one pro and one con for each. 8 marks

2. Briefly state 4 additional steps in your initial management. 4 marks

3. If the patient was needing intubation, state airway modifications with rationale that you would institute. 2 marks

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