| The use of balloon catheters in the treatment of epistaxis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8509694 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Inflatable balloon catheters are widely used in the treatment of severe epistaxis and are designed to be filled either with air or liquid. A postal survey revealed that 87 per cent of respondents used an inflatant which was deemed inappropriate by the manufacturer. When balloons designed for water or saline were filled with air, they deflated rapidly, in some cases being virtually empty after 24 hours. Better and more accessible instruction leaflets are required if the balloons are to be used as intended. Foley catheters are frequently used as nasopharyngeal packs, in conjunction with anterior nasal packs. Paraffin in the commonly used anterior packs damages the rubber of the catheter, resulting in the balloon bursting. This should be recognized by clinicians as a possible cause of rebleeding. |
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Authors:
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D J McFerran; S E Edmonds |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 107 ISSN: 0022-2151 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 1993 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-07-09 Completed Date: 1993-07-09 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 197-200 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal Ear Hospital, Middlesex Hospital Outpatient Department, London. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Air Balloon Dilatation / methods* Epistaxis / therapy* Humans Professional Practice Sodium Chloride Water |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7647-14-5/Sodium Chloride; 7732-18-5/Water |
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