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Charles L. Barton, MD; John W. Ray, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1970;92(3):281.

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AN INFLATED Foley catheter is often used in place of the conventional posterior nasal pack for control of posterior epistaxis. Although we do not always use the Foley catheter technique, on occasion it is helpful.

Various methods of securing the catheter against the anterior naris have been employed. Some of these are traumatic to the naris, while others do not permit accurate adjustment of tension.

We have found that the combination of an oval eye pad and an umbilical clamp works well for anterior fixation of the catheter. Simply cut the eye pad transversely, stab a hole through the center of each half, and pull the catheter through the holes (Figure, insert). Then thread the catheter through the nose, inflate the balloon with 10 cc of water, and place the packing anteriorly.

Anterior fixation is achieved by snugging the halves of the eye Pad against the external naris, adjustment of . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Columbus, Ohio

From the Department of Otolaryngology, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 30, 1970.

Reprint requests to 2927 Bell St, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 (Dr. Ray).

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