A 14-year-old boy presents at the emergency Department experiencing an uncontrolled anterior nosebleed. The ED physician packs his nose with gauze and within 10 minutes the nosebleed stops.?

In this case, the 14-year-old boy likely experienced a common type of anterior nosebleed, often due to localized dryness, trauma, or irritation of the nasal mucosa. The ED physician's intervention of packing the nose with gauze effectively applied pressure to the bleeding site, promoting clot formation and stopping the hemorrhage. Following this, it would be important to provide the patient with education on nasal care and potential preventive measures to reduce recurrence. If nosebleeds persist or worsen, further evaluation for underlying conditions may be necessary.