Sudden Profuse Bleeding From in Surgery — 24yo Man | ENT | SMLE Q#12280
SMLE Question #12280
Surgery
ENT
Objective: OBJ-ENT-POSTOP-BLEED
Last updated: February 2026
A 24-year-old man presents with sudden profuse bleeding from the right nostril after forcefully blowing his nose. Examination shows active bright red bleeding from the right anterior nasal cavity, with no blood seen pooling in the posterior pharynx. Before applying nasal compression or any other intervention, what is the best initial position for this patient?
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