The 'double bag': a device for protection against blood spray in the management of epistaxis

Nasal bleeding is one of the commonest emergencies that place medical staff at risk of blood contamination during management. A sizeable proportion of incidents have been reported where blood splashes in the facial area cause d such contamination, and the exposed conjunctivae are potential sites for transmission of human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV). We present a simple s elf-made device named the 'Double Bag', which is highly effective in preven ting blood spraying during the management of epistaxis. It was designed to be used while treating epistaxis or removing nasal packing after surgery, w hen transient bleeding is expected.