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Where should epistaxis education be focused? A comparative study between the public and healthcare workers on knowledge of first aid management methods of epistaxis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2022

S Jamshaid Open the ORCID record for S Jamshaid [Opens in a new window] ,
N Banhidy ,
R Ghedia  and
K Seymour
S Jamshaid*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT and Head–Neck Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
N Banhidy
Affiliation:
Department of ENT and Head–Neck Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
R Ghedia
Affiliation:
Department of ENT and Head–Neck Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
K Seymour
Affiliation:
Department of ENT and Head–Neck Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Dr Shiraz Jamshaid, Department of ENT and Head–Neck Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1FR, UK E-mail: shiraz.jamshaid@nhs.net
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Abstract

Background

Epistaxis can be life-threatening. Simple first aid management can stem bleeding. This study compared knowledge of first aid management methods of epistaxis between the general public and healthcare workers.

Method

A cross-sectional study of 100 healthcare workers and 103 adult members of the public was conducted at a large London teaching hospital. Respondents completed a survey assessing knowledge on nasal pinching site, head tilt and appropriate adjunct treatment use for first aid management of epistaxis.

Results

Twenty-four per cent and 68 per cent of healthcare workers compared with 25.2 per cent and 37.9 per cent of the public answered correctly on nasal pinching position and head tilt position, respectively, with a statistical difference for head tilt position. Two per cent, 2 per cent and 24 per cent of healthcare workers mentioned ice use on the nose, ice use in the mouth or ice use but not site, respectively, compared with 0 per cent, 0 per cent and 4.9 per cent of the public, with a statistical difference for ice without site.

Conclusion

Healthcare workers and the public lack knowledge on first aid management of epistaxis. Improved education on first aid management is required, targeting healthcare workers and the public.

Keywords

EpistaxisFirst AidKnowledgeHealthcare Workers

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 137 , Issue 4 , April 2023 , pp. 408 - 412
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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