Hartmann nasal forceps are used for various nasal and sinus procedures, including grasping and removing soft masses like polyps, packing the nasal cavity with gauze, and extracting crusts or foreign bodies. They are essential for stabilizing tissue during surgical excision and are designed with features like serrated jaws for a secure grip and slender shafts for accessing deep nasal areas.

Grasping and excising tissue:

Used to grasp and cut nasal polyps or other soft masses that cause discharge or bleeding.

Packing and removing dressings:

Employed to place or remove nasal dressings, gauze, or other packs within the nasal cavity.

Foreign body removal:

Can be used to retrieve foreign objects from the nose.

Specimen collection:

Used for taking biopsies from the nasal cavity.

Controlling bleeding:

Helpful in applying packs to stop bleeding.