West African journal of medicine
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Epistaxis is a common otolaryngological emergency and is often due to lesions within or around the nose and systemic conditions. Controlling epistaxis presents a challenge in the underdeveloped, resource-poor centres where there are limited facilities. ⋯ Epistaxis is a common presentation of head and neck trauma. Non-surgical control of epistaxis (nasal packing) is adequate in many cases. Reducing the incidence of trauma from RTA will reduce the incidence of emergency epistaxis in our centers.
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On account of religious reasons, Jehovah Witnesses do not accept blood or blood products; occasionally, they accept reinfusion of autologous blood via a cell saver during surgery. ⋯ It is possible to perform certain types of neurosurgical procedures in Jehovah's Witnesses without increasing the mortality and morbidity rate.