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A valuable device in the management of epistaxis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Zaid Shehab  and
Ahmes Pahor
Zaid Shehab*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Ahmes Pahor
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Z. Shehab, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham B18 7QH.
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Abstract

A suction end for use in epistaxis is presented. It has advantages over commonly used devices in offering a comfortable length for handling and adequate diameter for effective control of severe haemorrhage. It is also disposable which reduces the risk of blood borne transmission of diseases.

Keywords

Epistaxisinstrumentation
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 4 , April 1997 , pp. 361 - 362
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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