Indications
Massive maxillofacial haemorrhage
Intubation must be performed first
Equipment
- 2 nasal epistats
- 2 dental bridges
- cervical collar
- 50ml syringe
- saline
Technique
- Insert nasal epistats into each nostril – DO NOT INFLATE YET.
- Insert dental bridges either side of the ET tube, between upper and
lower molars and with point of wedge towards the back of mouth.
- Apply well fitting cervical collar (to stabilise mandible).
- Inflate posterior balloon (WHITE VALVE) with 10mls saline.
- Inflate middle balloon (GREEN VALVE) with 20–30mls saline.
- Repeat in opposite nostril.