Nasal Packing for Epistaxis with a Surgical Sponge by Non-otorhinolaryngologists

Abstract

Our department has been providing workshops for non-otorhinolaryngologist physicians concerning the use of surgical sponges in nasal packing to treat epistaxis and then evaluating the method. In fiscal year 2017, we conducted an in-depth workshop on nasal packing using surgical sponges that included hands-on training using a medical education anatomy model. The workshop was attended by physicians in fields of medicine other than otorhinolaryngology, and a survey to evaluate the method was conducted upon completion. Since then, participants have been able to successfully apply their training in performing nasal packing for epistaxis using a surgical sponge in various situations, including in the emergency room. We conclude that the nasal packing method for epistaxis using a surgical sponge is both practical and useful, even for non-otorhinolaryngologists.