NoPac study findings

Novel use of tranexamic acid to reduce the need for nasal packing in epistaxis (NoPac)

NoPac Study.

Introduction

Nosebleeds (epistaxis) represent a common presentation to UK Emergency Departments (EDs) with over 60,000 presentations per year in the UK. Many of these patients will have factors which may predispose them to bleeding such as taking medication that thins the blood (a