Ruddy J et al, 1991, UK | 48 consecutive children with anterior epistaxis attending an emergency department. | PRCT | Recurrent epistaxis rate | 50% v 46% (no significant difference) | Low power |
Antiseptic nasal carrier cream (Naseptin) v silver nitrate cautery |
Murthy P et al, 1999, UK | 64 consecutive patients with recurrent epistaxis attending an outpatient clinic. | PRCT | Recurrent epistaxis rate | 9% v 11% (p=0.7569) | 14 lost to follow up |
Antiseptic nasal carrier cream (Naseptin) alone v silver nitrate cautery and antiseptic cream |