Gauze strips for throat pack

View Dental. View Latest. Single Use. View First Aid Catalogue. Medical Supplies Bandages. Comfort support and back care.

A surgical sponge for use in the larynx of a throat comprising a porous cellular absorbent sponge material pre-formed in a compressed rigid member which retains its compressed small volume condition. The surgical sponge is constructed of cellular absorbent sponge material which wicks up fluid from the body to expand from compressed condition to a predetermined larger size to form an arcuate elongated body with flat end surfaces and a "C" shaped cross section defining a concave channel, at least one of the flat end surfaces being coated with a fluid impervious layer which prevents the flow of fluid therethrough. The sponge material is impregnated with a radiopaque material such as barium sulfate, and is provided with an attaching cord allowing removal of the sponge body from the patient. The present invention generally relates to surgical sponges and more directly relates to a cellular throat sponge which when placed in the larynx of the throat absorbs fluids to swell forming a specifically configured sponge. The expanded sponge is adapted to occupy a specific position at the level of the oropharynx within the larynx of the throat to surround a balloon catheter, endotracheal tube, or other medical tubing which is inserted down the throat for a surgical procedure. The present inventive sponge also relates to a surgical throat sponge of the type used to prevent blood and other materials from passing down the throat of the patient during the oral surgery and the like.

We make it easy for you to do business with us. We believe in putting the customer first and have one of the best customer service teams at Amtech. View Dental.

Nasal packing is gauze, foam, or cotton that has been packed into the nasal chambers. The term nasal packing may refer to individual gauze strips or cotton pledgets that are packed as they are inserted into the nose to form a plug or may refer to a preshaped pack of foam, gauze, or cotton that is inserted into the nose as a unit. Nasal packing may be coated with petrolatum, antibiotics, or agents that aid in clot formation. Some types of nasal packing have tails made of sutures or ties, which remain outside the nose to assist in repositioning or removing the nasal packing.