Study design and setting
This was a retrospective data analysis of pre and post implementation of
the new guidelines which were introduced in March
2020. The “Acute Epistaxis COVID
guideline” (Appendix 1) with “Pack and Home Criteria” (Appendix 2)
were distributed amongst A&E staff and ENT clinicians within the
hospital by electronic and paper forms. Firstly,
we reviewed the pathway prior to
the new guidelines over 6 months (Loop 1 - September 2019 to March 2020)
and then reviewed 6 months post the new guidelines (Loop 2 - March 2020
to Sept 2020).