How To Treat Anterior Epistaxis With Tamponade 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 controlled by tamponade of the involved area.