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Optimizing Haemostasis with SURGISPON® in Open Vascular Surgery

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  Healthy blood vessels are vital for delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. When they become narrowed, blocked, or damaged, vascular surgery may be needed to restore normal blood flow. Depending on the condition, treatment may include plaque removal, bypass surgery, aneurysm repair, or graft placement. Because these procedures involve direct work on blood vessels, effective bleeding control is an important part of the surgery 1,2 . However, achieving haemostasis can be challenging, depending on the procedure and the patient’s bleeding risk. Why Is Haemostasis Challenging During Vascular Surgery? Bleeding control can be challenging during open vascular surgery, particularly around anastomotic sites and delicate blood vessels. Bleeding may also arise from small vessels during dissection and closure. While suturing, vessel ligation, electrocautery and pressure are commonly used; persistent bleeding may sometimes require additional haemostatic support. Several factors c...
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SURGI-PVA™ Nasal Pack: Improving Comfort and Outcomes in Anterior Epistaxis

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  Epistaxis (nosebleed) is one of the most common ENT emergencies encountered in clinical practice. 1 Although many episodes resolve on their own, persistent anterior epistaxis often requires nasal packing to achieve effective haemostasis and prevent recurrent bleeding. Approximately 80% of epistaxis cases originate from the anterior nasal cavity, most commonly from the Kiesselbach plexus, 1,2 whereas posterior epistaxis is less common but is often associated with more severe bleeding requiring intensive management. 1-3 For many years, traditional ribbon gauze has been widely used to manage anterior epistaxis because it is simple and effective at controlling bleeding. However, it can be difficult to place, uncomfortable for patients, and may be associated with complications such as mucosal damage, infection, and synechiae formation. 2 These limitations have led to the development of advanced nasal packing materials that provide effective haemostasis while improving patient comfor...
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