Then they apply a clamp to the catheter at the entrance to the nose, apply pressure to tighten the pack, and clamp the tube. Foley posterior packs are not a great idea. The entire Foley sticks out of the nose and needs to be controlled somehow, the Foley tip is long and may irritate the pharynx, the balloon may leak or break, and most importantly, the clamp on the Foley can put pressure on the nasal ala, causing necrosis. Still, this method may be used as a temporizing measure, for example to transfer a patient. Patients with posterior packs require admission and monitoring for hypoxia, especially if they're elderly or sick.
Antibiotic prophylaxis is also a good idea.
An interventional radiologist can occlude the Int. Considered to be efficacious and of low morbidity according to the literature Surgical Treatment Ligation of Arteries Typically ligate Int. Maxillary A. via trans-maxillary sinus approach Usually also ligate Ant. Ethmoidal A. through incision near medial canthus Can also ligate Ext.