Alternatives to anterior-posterior packs for epistaxis.
This paper describes two alternatives to a conventional anterior-posterior pack for control of posterior epistaxis. Both methods involve occluding the posterior choana with finger-cot packs introduced through the anterior nares. These have proved effective in controlling bleeding with significant reduced morbidity.
D004844:Epistaxis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013630:Tampons, Surgical