How To Treat Posterior Epistaxis With a Balloon By Waleed M Abuzeid, BSc, MBBS, University of Washington Reviewed / Revised Nov 2020 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks References Topic Resources How To Treat Nosebleeds.. Posterior epistaxis (nasal hemorrhage) can often be controlled with balloon tamponade.