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Abstract

Grant Number:	2R44HL065903-02A1
PI Name:	BUREK, PAUL P.
PI Email:	kenweil@ix.netcom.com
PI Title:
Project Title:	Nasal Contour Pack for Epistaxis

Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Epistaxis, otherwise known as nosebleed, is a common occurrence that typically responds to home treatment. Some cases, however, do not respond and these patients require emergency room treatment. In severe cases, hospital admittance and intensive care are necessary. Several methods of treatment have evolved: gauze packing, balloon, and desiccated sponge packs. Each strategy has strengths and weaknesses. Gauze packing decreases blood oxygen levels and is extremely painful, requiring administration of narcotics. Nasal balloons resist conformation to the intricacies of the nasal cavity. Desiccated sponges are solid and immalleable during insertion, often damaging the nasal mucosa. RBDC developed and tested the Pillow Pac on an anatomical model in Phase I. The Pillow Pac has a soft PVC tube base for easy insertion and removal with two thin, soft plastic bags mounted on top of the tube. Once inserted the bags are inflated to create sufficient pressure to stop the bleed. The soft bags work into the various crevices, create even pressure, inserts easily, and deflates for easy removal. RBDC proposes to complete technical development based on data obtained in Phase I. If the device proves viable in a model, safety and efficacy studies will be conducted.

Thesaurus Terms:
biomedical equipment development, clinical biomedical equipment, hemorrhage, human therapy evaluation, nasal disorder
disease /disorder model, emergency service, hemostasis, polyurethane, polyvinyl, structural model
clinical research, computed axial tomography, human subject, human tissue, patient oriented research

Institution:	ROSE BIOMEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
	4545 E 9TH AVE, STE 110
	DENVER, CO 802203902
Fiscal Year:	2003
Department:
Project Start:	01-JUL-2000
Project End:	31-AUG-2005
ICD:	NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE
IRG:	ZRG1

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