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Vasopressin for bleeding from the head and neck.

M Bende, K Flisberg

Acta Oto-Laryngologica

|January 1, 1979

Summary

Continuous vasopressin infusion effectively controlled severe head and neck bleeding in most patients. This treatment rapidly achieved hemostasis with no significant side effects, offering a new therapeutic option for external carotid artery hemorrhages.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Vascular Surgery
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Head and neck bleeding can be a significant therapeutic challenge.
External carotid artery branches are common sources of severe hemorrhage.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of continuous vasopressin infusion for managing head and neck hemorrhage.

Main Methods:

Ten patients with head and neck bleeding were treated with continuous vasopressin infusion.
Infusion duration ranged from 1 to 3 days.

Main Results:

Hemostasis was achieved rapidly in eight out of ten patients.
No serious adverse events were observed during the treatment period.

Conclusions:

Continuous vasopressin infusion is a safe and effective treatment for hemorrhage from external carotid artery branches.
This method provides rapid control of bleeding in the head and neck region.

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