A BIPP pack, when properly inserted, has the potential to stop most bleeds, but books and journals suggest a method of insertion that limits its effectiveness. A safer and more effective way of packing a nose with BIPP than the traditional method is described.

The current primary treatment for epistaxis in accident and emergency departments is the insertion of Merocel packs. If these are properly inserted, but fail to control bleeding, it is necessary to insert a bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) pack. A BIPP pack, when properly inserted, has the pot …

2008年12月22日 · A BIPP pack, when properly inserted, has the potential to stop most bleeds, but books and journals suggest a method of insertion that limits its effectiveness. A safer and more effective way of packing a nose with BIPP than the traditional method is described.

Bismuth iodine paraffin paste is routinely used to pack nasal cavities. This was first used by James Morrison Rutherford Professor of surgery Durham 1 to dress first world war soldier's wounds. It is a topical astringent and antiseptic. It is soluble in …

Ninety-five patients undergoing routine nasal surgery were enrolled into a randomized, prospective trial to investigate the efficacy and morbidity of nasal packing. The patients were randomized to receive a bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) pack, a Telfa pack or no pack.

Uses of BIPP Packs: Used to pack ears following surgery; Used to pack nasal cavities after nasal surgeries; Bismuth is radio opaque. BIPP packs also contain a radio opaque marker strip which...

Bismuth iodine paraffin paste is routinely used to pack nasal cavities. This was first used by James Morrison Rutherford Professor of surgery Durham to dress first world war soldier's wounds. BIPP Pack: This is a sterile gauze (ribbon) impregnated with a paste containing: 1. one part bismuth subnitrate. 2. Two parts iodoform. 3.

Introduction: Bismuth Iodoform Paraffin Paste (BIPP) is commonly used in surgery today for wound dressing and cavity packing as well as following ear nose and throat procedures where pressure, antisepsis and/or haemostasis is required. It comes in the form of a paste or impregnated in a sterile gauze.

If first aid measures and attempts at cautery are unsuccessful or there is bilateral bleeding, then the nose should be packed. Traditional ribbon gauze soaked in BIPP (Bismuth Iodoform Paraffin Paste) packing has been superseded by the development of nasal tampons. There are two main types: Compressed sponge (e.g. Merocel, Rhino Rocket)

This review article examines the use of Bismuth Iodine Paraffine Paste (BIPP) packs after nasal and ear surgeries. BIPP packs have advantages as a packing material but also risks. The article discusses the components of BIPP packs including bismuth subnitrate, iodoform, and paraffin.