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Rapid Rhino for Epistaxis

Rapid Rhino® Stops Epistaxis in Minutes

Rapid Rhino is the only self-lubricating CMC hydrocolloid fabric that combines gentle tamponade with platelet aggregation for fast, enduring epistaxis relief and patient comfort. Easily inserted and gently removed without sticking to new clots, Rapid Rhino stops epistaxis in its tracks.

• Quickly conforms to nasal anatomy
• Controls epistaxis in minutes
• Easy to insert in remove due to self-lubrication and low profile
• Minimizes re-bleeds because it does not stick to clots upon removal
• Available in a range of sizes

A Comparison of a New Nasal Tamponades for the Treatment of Epistaxis in the Emergency Department

References

1. Singer AJ, Blanda M, Cronin K, LoGiudice-Khwaja M, Gulla J, Bradshaw J, Katz A. Comparison of nasal tampons for the treatment of epistaxis in the emergency department: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2005;45:134–139.

Clinical Information

1. Moumoulidis I, Draper MR, Patel H, Jani P, Price T. Merocel™ and Rapid Rhino nasal tampons in the treatment of epistaxis. Eur Archives Otorhinolaryngolaryngology. 2006 August; 263 (8):719-722.
2. Cruise, A.S., Amonoo-Kuofi, K., Srouji, I. Kanagalingam, J., Georgalas, C., Patel, N.N., Badia, L., & Lund, V.J. A randomized trial of Rapid Rhino Riemann packs following endoscopic sinus surgery. Clin.Otolaryngology. 2006; 31: 25–32.
3. Badran K, Malik TH, Belloso A, Timms MS. Randomized controlled trial comparing Merocel and Rapid Rhino packing in the management of anterior epistaxis. Clin Otolaryngology. 2005 Aug; 30(4): 333-7.
4. Arya AK, Butt O, Nigam A. Double-blind randomized controlled trial comparing Merocel with Rapid Rhino nasal packs after routine nasal surgery. Rhinology. 2003; 41:241-243.

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