Effective treatment protocol for posterior epistaxis: a 10-year experience.

: Posterior epistaxis remains a serious health problem. Modification of a traditional posterior pack using a Foley catheter has proved to be an effective method of treating these sites of severe posterior bleeding. Technological advancements in the form of a PCA infuser and pulse oximetry have allowed better control of packing-associated pain and identification of potential hypoxic complications.

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