Ambulatory management of common ENT emergencies – what's the evidence?

Abstract Objectives The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 has necessitated changes to ‘usual’ ways practice in otolaryngology, with a view towards out-patient or ambulatory management appropriate conditions. This paper reviews the available evidence for three most common causes emergency referral otolaryngology team: tonsillitis, peri-tonsillar abscess and epistaxis. Methods A literature review was performed, searching all online databases resources. Medical Subject Headings ‘tonsillitis’, ‘pharyngotonsillitis’, ‘quinsy’, ‘peritonsillar abscess’ ‘epistaxis’ were used. Papers discussing reviewed by authors. Results Out-patient pathways tonsillitis peritonsillar are well described patients meeting criteria. Safe discharge select is safe should be encouraged current clinical climate. epistaxis who have bleeding controlled also described. Conclusion In cases, quinsy can safely managed out hospital, low re-admission rates.