There has been found to be a significant statistical difference between a competitor and the RAPID RHINO packs in patients’ comfort on insertion and removal. These findings may influence the choice of nasal tampon used in the treatment of epistaxis in the future.

Pain on pack insertion1

Figure 1. Visual analogue score of pain assessment during inserion of packs, where 0 = no pain and 10 = most severe pain imaginable

Pain while pack in situ1

Figure 2. Visual analogue score of pain assessment while packs in place, where 0 = no pain and 10 = most severe pain imaginable

Pain on pack removal1

Figure 3. Visual analogue score of pain assessment on removal of packs, where 0 = no pain and 10 = most severe pain imaginable

References available upon request.