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Aftercare includes topical moisturizing agents, such as nasal saline gel, to protect the nasal cavity area as it heals and ease the burning sensation that can follow cauterization. Over-the-counter acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be used, if necessary.
Nose cautery can help prevent nosebleeds. The doctor uses a chemical swab or an electric current to cauterize the inside of the nose. This seals the blood vessels and builds scar tissue to help prevent more bleeding. For this procedure, your doctor made the inside of your nose numb.
Epistaxis (nose bleed): Advice after cautery. A small blood vessel in your nose has been cauterised with a chemical (silver nitrate) stick to stop it bleeding. This leaflet gives you advice on preventing further bleeds and what to do if you do get a nose bleed.
23 cze 2021 · Cauterization with topical silver nitrate is typically used to treat anterior epistaxis. Figure 1. Blood Supply to the Nasal Septum and Lateral Nasal Wall. The lateral nasal wall, which...
26 kwi 2023 · While most episodes are uncomplicated, epistaxis can occasionally be difficult to control. Knowledge of the basic anatomy of the nasopharynx and a few hemostatic strategies are reassuring in the face of acute hemorrhage. This topic discusses epistaxis in adults. Epistaxis in children is reviewed separately.
Medical approaches to the treatment of epistaxis may include the following: Adequate pain control in patients with nasal packing, especially in those with posterior packing (However, the...
