[The use of oxymetazoline in nasal endoscopic sinus surgery].
OBJECTIVE
To assess the value of oxymetazoline used in nasal endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).


METHODS
The effect of oxymetazoline on 68 patients pulse, cilium mottom and rebound phenomenon during ESS were observed.


RESULTS
Pulse and cilium motion are no significant difference after using oxymetazoline. Oxymetazoline reduces about 59% nasal mucosal blood flow and acts over 6 hours.


CONCLUSIONS
Oxymetazoline used as nasal decongestant and anesthesia assistant is safe and effect in ESS as routine.
Zhen
Hongtao
H
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030.
Gao
Qixue
Q
Cui
Yonghua
Y
Hua
Xiaoyang
X
Li
Huiqin
H
Feng
Jiane
J
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010109:Oxymetazoline / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014663:Nasal Decongestants; D010109:Oxymetazoline