Epistaxis packing. (Product Marketplace).Ultracell Medical Technologies, a supplier of surgical sponge products for otolaryngology, offers a complete line of PVA PVA polyvinyl alcohol. nasal packing Nasal Packing Definition Nasal packing is the application of gauze or cotton packs to the nasal chambers. Purpose The most common purpose of nasal packing is to control bleeding following surgery to the septum or nasal reconstruction for epistaxis epistaxis /ep·i·stax·is/ (-stak´sis) nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose, usually due to rupture of small vessels overlying the anterior part of the cartilaginous nasal septum. ep·i·stax·is n. , available in sizes ranging from 3 cm to 10cm. These packs provide effective control of anterior, intermediate, and posterior nosebleeds while ensuring patient comfort. Fluid absorption causes the packing to expand, producing a tamponading effect. Made of fine-pore PVA, these soft packs help minimize patient discomfort. They are also available in the patented Ultracell layered design. These packs are a welcome alternative to more cumbersome gauze gauze (gawz) a light, open-meshed fabric of muslin or similar material. absorbable gauze gauze made from oxidized cellulose. packing. Circle 125 on Reader Service Card |
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