Experience with the new pneumatic nasal tampon in cases of critical nasal bleeding.
A pneumatic nasal tube is recommended to control serious bleeding in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. This is easily administered and tightly seals the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. The tube allows reduced nasal respiration with sufficient sealing. It is available in three sizes and has been proven useful by the authors.
D004844:Epistaxis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009305:Nasopharynx; D009666:Nose; D013630:Tampons, Surgical