Epistaxis Cauterisation & Management
Care Before the Procedure
- Inform doctor about medications (blood thinners, NSAIDs).
- Avoid nasal trauma or picking prior to procedure.
- Discuss allergies or previous nasal surgeries.
- Follow instructions on pre-procedure nasal cleaning.
Care During the Procedure
- Local anesthesia applied to numb the nasal mucosa.
- Bleeding site identified using nasal endoscopy or light.
- Chemical (silver nitrate) or electrical cautery applied carefully.
- Mild discomfort, burning, or stinging may occur.
Care After the Procedure
- Avoid nose blowing or sneezing forcefully for several days.
- Keep nasal passages clean and moist with saline sprays.
- Monitor for recurrent bleeding or infection.
- Follow-up visit to assess healing and prevent recurrence.
Eligibility
- Patients with recurrent or severe nosebleeds.
- Individuals with identifiable bleeding vessels in the nasal cavity.
- Cases not responding to conservative measures like pressure or nasal sprays.
- Patients with underlying conditions requiring targeted hemostasis.
- Inform doctor about medications (blood thinners, NSAIDs).
- Avoid nasal trauma or picking prior to procedure.
- Discuss allergies or previous nasal surgeries.
- Follow instructions on pre-procedure nasal cleaning.
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