6. Hemostasis
Exposing the area of the injury
Clearing the operative field
Warn the anesthesiologist
Gentle tamponade using cotton patties
Head elevation
7. SHOULD NOT
Indiscriminately pack hemostatic agents
Sinus occlusion and potentially cerebral
swelling
Bipolar coagulation is contraindicated in
partial sinus tears
Enlarge the tear/opening by shrinking the
dural edges
8. SHOULD NOT
Indiscriminately pack hemostatic agents
Sinus occlusion and potentially cerebral
swelling
Bipolar coagulation is contraindicated in
partial sinus tears
Enlarge the tear/opening by shrinking the
dural edges