Managing airway emergencies on the Ward: Lessons learned from Rapid Rhino pack herniation
Managing epistaxis is a skill encountered by both maxillofacial and ENT trainees. This case report details an incident where a patient's airway was compromised due to the herniation of a Rapid Rhino pack. The airway distress occurred after nasal packing, necessitating emergency intervention. Th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667147625000330 |
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| Summary: | Managing epistaxis is a skill encountered by both maxillofacial and ENT trainees. This case report details an incident where a patient's airway was compromised due to the herniation of a Rapid Rhino pack. The airway distress occurred after nasal packing, necessitating emergency intervention. The ENT team assessed the patient, discovering a Rapid Rhino pack obstructing the airway. Immediate A-E assessment was completed and the pack was removed nasally. The cause of the herniation was considered to be anatomical, a defective pack, overinflation, or a combination of these factors. |
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| ISSN: | 2667-1476 |