How To Treat Epistaxis With Cautery By Waleed M Abuzeid, BSc, MBBS, University of Washington Reviewed / Revised Nov 2020 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Topic Resources How To Treat Nosebleeds.. Epistaxis (nasal hemorrhage) can often be stopped with cautery (sealing off a blood vessel using current or chemicals).