Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the nasal hematoma and vestibulitis cases in Saudi Arabia, identifying demographics, clinical presentations, and diagnostic methods used in emergency departments (EDs).
Methods: A study was performed in Saudi Arabia between May and June 2024, comprising ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and emergency doctors with at least 1 year of experience. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire, focusing on nasal hematoma and vestibulitis cases in EDs. The sample size was determined based on the number of ENT and emergency doctors in Saudi Arabia.
Results: A cross-sectional study of 307 Saudi Arabian doctors obtained a high occurrence of septal hematoma (89.9%) and vestibulitis (86.6%) in EDs. The majority were males (52.1%) and worked in Madinah and Riyadh, with 57% having over 10 years of experience. The most commonly reported workplaces were King Fahad Hospital (14.1%), King Abdullah Medical City (8.7%), and King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (6%). Physical examination was the most common diagnostic method for both conditions. The study also found a substantial connection between doctors’ workplaces and septal hematoma incidence.
Conclusion: Saudi Arabia’s EDs were facing a high incidence of septal hematoma and vestibulitis, predominantly in Madinah and Riyadh. Healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable about symptoms and management and promote research.
Key words: Nasal septal hematoma, vestibulitis, emergency department, doctors, Saudi Arabia
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