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• Steri-strips are applied to the nasal dorsum to provide a non-oily surface for adhesion of thermoplastic splint

• Thermoplastic nasal splint with adhesive backing

• Splint is sized against patient's nose and trimmed as needed

• Splint is then placed in hot water

• Splint is ready for application once it turns from opaque to clear

• Paper backing is removed from adhesive side of splint and it is placed over steri-strips onto patient's nose
• Splint is gently formed to the shape of the patient's nose

• Room temperature water can be applied to the splint until it once again turns opaque, setting it in the desired shape

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