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Can you remove a nasal packing yourself?
It is not recommended to remove nasal packing yourself as it can lead to complications such as bleeding or displacement of the packing. It is best to have a medical professional such as a doctor or nurse remove the nasal packing to ensure it is done safely and properly.
What is the purpose of nasal packing?
The most common purpose of nasal packing is to control bleeding following surgery to the septum or nasal reconstruction and to treat chronic nosebleeds. Packing is also used to provide support to the septum after surgery.
How long does nasal packing need to stay in?
48 hours and remove carefully give anti staphylococcal antibiotic
What is involved in nasal packing?
Packing is the placement of gauze or cotton into the nasal area. Packing comes in three forms: gauze, cotton balls, and preformed cotton wedges. Packing is usually coated with antibiotics and, sometimes, petrolatum.
What are the risks of nasal packing?
Nasal packing could cause a lack of oxygen in those who have difficulty breathing through their mouths. Rarely, sinus infection or middle ear infection may occur.
What happens after they take the packing out after nasal surgery?
your nose falls off
What is a nasal curette?
A nasal curette is a medical instrument used to scrape or remove tissue or debris from the nasal passages. It is commonly used in procedures such as nasal polyp removal or to collect samples for diagnostic testing.
When is it safe to remove the old packing from a valve that is under pressure?
when it is backseated
What CPT code would be used to code anterior packing is done to control the anterior nasal hemorrhage if patient has documented benign hypertension?
should be 30901
Why do they say on the packages of BJ's Swordfish to Remove all packaging the vacuum packing the fish are in?
because when the fish is first vacuum packed its raw, and has bacteria. Don't re-use the vacuum packing as you cannot remove bacteria
When is it safe to remove the old packing from a valve under pressure?
If you are referring to the stem packing, you should be able to do it with no problem under pressure. Shut the valve off, take off the handle, then the nut with the packing in it, remove the old packing, replace it and reinstall the nut and handle. Open the faucet completely and that should be it.. Some valves use a rubber formed packing instead of the graphite or Teflon rope packing. Generally you can use either in place of the rubber or use a small amount around the stem with the old rubber.
what is a nasal bone spur?
A nasal bone spur is a bony growth that develops on the nasal septum, which is the wall that separates the two nasal passages. It can cause symptoms like blockage, difficulty breathing, and nosebleeds. Treatment may involve medications, nasal sprays, or surgery to remove the spur.
