Starting on:
Oct 1, 2026
Ending on:
Oct 1, 2026
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Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Daktari Online
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Oct 1, 2026
Ending on:
Oct 1, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Jean Wanjema
Emergency Medicine Doctor / Health Educator
Venue: Emergency Medicine Doctor / Health Educator
Max Credits:
3 Points
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Daktari Online
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A Nose for Trouble: An ED Approach to the Management of Epistaxis
Starting on:
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
Ending on:
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
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Description
A practical emergency-focused session on the assessment and management of epistaxis, covering initial stabilization, identification of bleeding sources and risk factors, appropriate interventions, and escalation of care when bleeding persists.
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants should be able to:
Assess patients presenting with epistaxis and identify features requiring urgent intervention.
Recognize common causes, risk factors, and potential complications of epistaxis.
Apply appropriate first-line and stepwise management techniques for controlling nasal bleeding.
Determine when to escalate care, including the need for specialist referral or advanced interventions.
Presenters
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Dr.
Jean Wanjema
Emergency Medicine Doctor / Health Educator