Research Article

Double Barrel Nasal Trumpets to Prevent Upper Airway Obstruction after Nasal and Non-Nasal Surgery

Table 1

Typical nasal trumpet sizes and combinations used based on patient body sizes.

Patient sizesTypical nasal trumpet sizes (Fr)

Large man34, 30
Medium man32, 28
Small man30, 28
Large woman32, 28
Medium woman30, 28
Small woman28, 26

Note: this is a general guide; however, the nasal trumpet sizes are also limited by additional physical attributes such as the presence of nasal septal deviations, the sizes of the inferior turbinates, and the general upper airway anatomy. Fr = French.