Nasal tampon having a counter weight

Details Nasal tampon having a counter weight Nasal tampon having a counter weight

1988-08-02

1990-08-21

Kruter, Jerome L.

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

604 54, 604 1, A61M 3100

Patent

active

049502808

ABSTRACT:
An improved nasal tampon for controlling and arresting hemorrhaging comprises an absorptive member, shaped to fit the gross contours of the nasal fossa, which is easily inserted in and removable from the nasal cavity. Affixed to one end of the tampon is a length of cord, having a weighted member appended thereto. The weighted member serves as a counter balance to aid in maintaining the tampon in place so as not to interfere with normal respiration through the mouth.
In an alternative embodiment, the tampon is equipped with a drainage conduit, connected to a source of suction, so as to aspirate blood from the nasal cavity. In a further alternative embodiment, a breathing conduit is provided to enable the patient to breathe through the nose when the device is operatively inserted.

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