Overview

4.7 out of 5 (43 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is one of the most frequent ear, nose, and throat emergencies encountered in both primary care and emergency settings. It can be classified into anterior, which is more common, and posterior, which is less frequent but often more severe and likely to require medical intervention. Anterior nosebleeds typically arise from Kiesselbach's plexus, located on the anterior nasal septum. Epistaxis can affect individuals of all ages and vary in severity, from minor cases that resolve with simple interventions to severe episodes requiring advanced medical care, including nasal packing or intubation in extreme cases.

In this course, participants learn the causes, pathophysiology, and presentation of epistaxis, gaining insight into how to differentiate between anterior and posterior bleeds and apply appropriate management strategies. The course highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration, involving primary care physicians, emergency care teams, otolaryngologists, and nursing staff, to ensure comprehensive care. Effective teamwork improves outcomes by facilitating timely interventions, managing complications, and providing patient-centered care that addresses both the acute issue and underlying risk factors for recurrent epistaxis.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Differentiate between anterior and posterior nosebleeds based on clinical presentation.

  • Screen patients for underlying risk factors and comorbidities contributing to recurrent epistaxis.

  • Implement appropriate first-line interventions such as direct pressure, cauterization, or nasal packing.

  • Communicate the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by epistaxis.

  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Epistaxis

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 0.5 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

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Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6819 CE activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 8103.5 hours of CE.

Single Activity

Take this single activity

$73.50 1 activity

6 Month Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE activities in all specialties.

$299 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE activities in all specialties.

$479 per 1 year per user