Epinephrine Nasal Drops for Epistaxis During Nasal Intubation
Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2024-04-01
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Summary
Epistaxis is the most common complication of nasotracheal intubation. Incidence of epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation ranges from 22% to 80%. Epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation can lead to several complications such as nasal discomfort, airway obstruction, and blood aspiration. The most commonly used and available topical vasoconstrictor in drop form is oxymetazoline. However, oxymetazoline may not always be available in some hospitals, so epinephrine can be used as an alternative nasal decongestant to reduce the incidence of epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation.