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A valuable device in the management of epistaxis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

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

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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.

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Short Communications
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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