The purpose of this study is to compare a new treatment for nosebleeds to the treatment that has been used for many years.
Nosebleeds are a common condition which affect many Americans every day.The standard treatment in this hospital for nosebleeds that do not resolve with squeezing the nose or nasal spray is to place a nasal packing (aka nasal tampon) into the nose. This is an effective treatment in most cases, but patients may find it to be uncomfortable. The investigators will be comparing the standard nasal packing with a new type of powder which may also stop nosebleeds.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Two grams of Arista powder will be placed into the nose followed by four minutes of pressure and a moustache dressing.
8 cm of Merocel dressing will be placed into one or both sides of your nose for the next three to five days and will then be removed by the physician.
Emory University Department of Otolaryngology Clinic
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Number of subjects with resolution of bleed
Resolution of bleeding is determined by cessation of blood flow anteriorly from the nares as well as posteriorly in the pharynx. This will be determined by the otolaryngology resident or attending managing the patient during the study.
Time frame: 15 minutes (average time to resolve bleeding)
Time until resolution of bleeding
Number of minutes it takes to resolve bleeding comparing the Arista powder group versus the Merocel tampon group.
Time frame: 15 minutes (average time to resolve bleeding)
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