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Understanding the N, W and L measurements of RHINO conformers

This guide helps healthcare professionals read the dimensions table for the RHINO family. It does not replace the sizing gauge, the prescription or the instructions for use.

Three reference points

Using measurements to understand the range

The N, W and L measurements help relate the patient’s anatomy to the dimensions of each standard size.

NHeight of the nostril opening.
WDistance between the two nostril openings.
LLength of the conformer, adjustable in accordance with the instructions for use.

Illustrations from the brochure

Locating N, W and L

Diagram of the N and W measurements on a patient
N and W · front view
Diagram of the L measurement on a RHINO conformer
L · side view

Children

BB‑RHINO size table

Fourteen standard paediatric sizes, with dimensions in millimetres.

BB‑RHINO size dimensions, in millimetres
SizeN (mm)W (mm)L (mm)
16.48.317.8
26.78.718.3
37.09.018.8
47.59.820.4
58.010.622.0
68.511.423.5
79.012.225.0
89.513.026.5
910.013.828.0
1010.514.530.5
1111.015.333.0
1211.816.036.0
1312.516.737.0
1413.217.438.0

Adults

AD‑RHINO size table

Five standard adult sizes, with dimensions in millimetres.

AD‑RHINO size dimensions, in millimetres
SizeN (mm)W (mm)L (mm)
114.018.140.0
215.020.142.0
316.021.545.0
417.021.847.0
517.622.549.0

Frequently asked questions

Using this guide

Is the table sufficient to select a size?

No. It must be read alongside the sizing gauge, the prescription and the instructions for use.

How should the decimal values be read?

Dimensions are given in millimetres, with a decimal point in this English version of the table.

What if no standard size is suitable?

Contact BONE 3D: patient-specific manufacture may be considered on request.

This guide is intended to help healthcare professionals read the dimensional information. It is not a stand-alone clinical protocol.

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