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Managing airway emergencies on the Ward: Lessons learned from Rapid Rhino pack herniation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2025.100547

Authors: Alicia Wong, James Davies, Ra'ed Al-Ashqar

Institution: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,650