How Does Silver Nitrate Cauterize?

Silver nitrate is a chemical compound commonly used by ENT surgeons to stop nosebleeds as well as obliterate granulation tissue (found around tracheostomy stomas as well as intra-orally ). Medical silver nitrate is typically purchased as matchstick applicators and is usually found in combination with potassium nitrate (75% silver nitrate and 25% potassium nitrate). When this applicator is combined with water (moisture inside the nose or blood): AgNO3 + HOH  -->  AgOH + HNO3 Nitric…

9/16/2012 0

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New Video on Stopping Nosebleeds by Cautery

A new YouTube video has been uploaded describing how nosebleeds are stopped using silver nitrate cauterization. The video was produced by our office and just in time for the cold and dry air that winter brings along with numerous nosebleeds . The video is part of our collection of videos on our YouTube channel .

12/03/2009 2

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Webpage on Epistaxis (Nosebleeds) Updated!

Our practice website has updated our nosebleed (otherwise known as epistaxis) webpage to include more information on procedural treatment of nosebleeds including silver nitrate cauterization, electrocautery, nasal packing, and surgery. The webpage still includes information on conservative treatment as well as causes. Click here to read more!

9/15/2009 0

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