Knowledge of first aid management of epistaxis among medical interns attending King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Saudi Arabia

Abu‐Zaid, Ahmed; Alomari, Mohammed S.; AlMazmomy, Asim M; Al-Hayani, Majed M; Bazi, Abdulrahman; Althagafi, Hatem; Almadani, Housam

doi:10.4103/sjhs.sjhs_68_20

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“…Our study reported a prevalence rate of 43.6% among participants in the last 6 months. The results of the present study corroborate with the results of a previous study by Alharethy, who reported that the age group of 41-50 years is more prone to epistaxis with a prevalence of 30.2% (27). However, another study by Al-Shehri et al reported that 9.4% of the participants were suffering from epistaxis, which was lower than the prevalence reported in the present study (25).…”

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Knowledge and awareness of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis: a cross-sectional study

Assiri

2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundEpistaxis is one of the most common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergencies that present to the emergency or primary care centers.Study aimThis study aimed to assess the knowledge of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis.MethodsThis study adopted a cross-sectional analytical study design. The questionnaire link was distributed using social media channels. The participants were adult Saudi nationals that live in Saudi Arabia. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire that assessed knowledge related to epistaxis. The knowledge score was calculated using the 10 knowledge evaluation questions. Each correct response was assigned a value of “one.” The scores ranged from “zero” to “ten,” with higher scores signifying greater knowledge. A percentage score was computed, and the participants’ knowledge was classified as poor (% score: ≤50%), moderate (% score: 51 to 70%), and good (% score: 71 to 100%). Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was used for statistical analysis.ResultsThe study included 452 participants of whom 70.1% were females. Married individuals comprised 60.8% of the sample. The prevalence of self-reported epistaxis was 43.6% in the last 6 months. Among the participants, 42.9%, had “Poor” knowledge score, followed by 39.6% who had “moderate” score, and 17.5% had “Good” score. These results show that most participants had poor to moderate knowledge, with a minority demonstrating a good level of knowledge. All demographic variables have significantly influenced the adequacy of knowledge about epistaxis. Furthermore, participants who believed that the general public has insufficient knowledge on epistaxis had a significantly lower knowledge score (p = 0.001).ConclusionThe present study found a non-satisfactory, low-to-moderate knowledge level of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis. We propose emphasizing public knowledge and education about first aid for epistaxis because proper first aid can minimize significant complications when done properly.

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Knowledge and awareness of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis: a cross-sectional study

Assiri

2024

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“…Unfortunately, these findings are not exactly a surprise. Previous studies by Alyahya et al and Abu-Zaid et al to assess medical students’ knowledge of epistaxis first aid management found that 41% and 52% identified the correct site for nasal compression respectively, with the majority of participants reporting that knowledge is self-taught [ 9 , 10 ]. Another study conducted in the United Kingdom showed over half of the junior ED residents have not been formally taught to manage epistaxis and 38% had it covered in less than 15 minutes [ 11 ].…”

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Assessment of First Aid Measures to Control Epistaxis Among Health Care Providers at Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia

Merdad¹,

Sanad²,

Alelyani³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundEpistaxis refers to bleeding from the inside of the nose or nasal cavity. It is one of the most prevalent otorhinolaryngology emergencies. It is generally treated with simple conservative measures, although it can sometimes be life-threatening. In most cases, using simple first-aid measures that involve tilting the patient's head forward to reduce the risk of blood aspiration and applying digital compression to the nasal alae and anterior septal area for 10-15 minutes will stop the nosebleeds in 90%-95% of cases. This study aims to assess health care providers' knowledge of epistaxis first-aid measures. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted via an electronic questionnaire of multiple-choice questions. The survey was randomly sent through WhatsApp (Google Inc) to all health care providers and medical students who met the inclusion criteria. The study's inclusion criteria included emergency care providers, primary care providers, otolaryngology and head and neck surgery residents, and second-year medical students. In addition, Oto-HNS residents and medical students were included as a control. Respondents were asked to recognize where to apply nasal compression and what is the correct position of the patient's head during an epistaxis episode. ResultsThirty percent of health care providers answered correctly to the site of nose compression, and 66% for the correct head position. When evaluating the answers to both questions collectively, 31% of EM consultant physicians, 18% of EM residents, 24% of FM consultant physicians, 40% of family medicine residents, 13% of ED nurses, 28% of house officers, 69% of Oto-HNS residents and 17% of the second-year medical students responded to both questions correctly. A large proportion of those who responded incorrectly to either of the questions stated they were "very confident" about their response. ConclusionEven though primary and emergency care providers see many epistaxis patients, this study found that the majority of EM consultant physicians, EM residents, ED nurses, FM consultant physicians, FM residents, and house officers surveyed in this study could not identify first-aid measures for epistaxis appropriately. Increased otolaryngology training might help primary and emergency care providers by increasing their understanding of epistaxis first-aid measures often seen in their practices.

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“…As for the first step to control bleeding, 60.6% of the residents gave the correct answer [ 21 ]. Abu‐Zaid et al found an awareness level of 72% among their study participants [ 22 ]. Yassir et al discovered that of the 403 respondents in their study, 33.3% had good knowledge of its management [ 23 ].…”

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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Awareness of and Attitudes Toward Epistaxis

Alkhalifah,

Alhumaidan,

Alotaibi

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Epistaxis, commonly known as nasal bleeding, ranks among the most prevalent emergencies encountered in otorhinolaryngology. The etiology of epistaxis is multifaceted, arising from both local and systemic factors. In Saudi Arabia, a country with a relatively high prevalence of epistaxis, understanding the level of awareness and attitudes toward first aid management of epistaxis is of paramount importance. This systematic review aims to bridge this knowledge gap by evaluating the awareness of and attitudes toward epistaxis first aid in Saudi Arabia. This systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive electronic search was executed across PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases, encompassing studies published between January 2015 and July 2023. The study included exclusively cross-sectional studies, assessing awareness and attitude toward epistaxis first aid in Saudi Arabia across all populations and studies in English. The 17 selected studies were all published after October 2017, with three published in the year of this systematic review (2023). Sample sizes exhibited substantial variability, ranging from 57 to 2,441 individuals. Despite widespread awareness of epistaxis, the general population often disregards it as a minor health issue. This discrepancy highlights the importance of addressing epistaxis seriously, given the potential for severe bleeding as a medical emergency. The review of 17 studies revealed significant variations in epistaxis awareness levels, influenced by factors such as age, gender, and varying sample sizes. Notably, higher awareness levels were observed in studies involving the general Saudi population and those employing self-administered questionnaires. The average awareness and knowledge of epistaxis and its management among Saudi residents were moderate, with an estimated awareness level of 63%. A large-scale epidemiological survey, considering sociodemographic factors, is recommended to provide a more comprehensive understanding of epistaxis awareness.

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Knowledge of first aid management of epistaxis among medical interns attending King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

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Assessment of First Aid Measures to Control Epistaxis Among Health Care Providers at Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia

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