What does the RAPID acronym stand for in the Arista AH protocol?

• A. R - Remove all excess blood, A - Apply Arista AH liberally, P - Pressure until hemostasis, D - Done: hemostasis achieved, I - Irrigate and remove excess Arista AH.
• B. R - Remove all excess blood, A - Apply Arista AH liberally, P - Pressure until hemostasis, I - Irrigate and remove excess Arista AH, D - Done: hemostasis achieved.
• C. R - Remove excess blood, A - Apply Arista AH liberally, P - Pressure until hemostasis, I - Irrigate and remove Arista AH, D - Done.
• D. R - Remove all excess blood, A - Apply Arista AH liberally, P - Pressure until hemostasis, I - Irrigate and remove excess Arista AH, D - Done: hemostasis achieved.

Answer: (D)

The RAPID steps describe a practical sequence for using Arista AH to control bleeding: Remove all excess blood so you can clearly see the site, Apply Arista AH liberally to cover the bleeding area, Pressure until hemostasis is achieved by forming a clot, Irrigate and remove excess Arista AH to clear the field and minimize residue, and finally Done: hemostasis achieved to confirm the bleeding has stopped. This order matters because you need a clean field to place enough material, you need pressure to work the hemostatic process, and you should remove excess material to avoid obstruction or irritation while confirming that bleeding is actually controlled. The correct version matches this full sequence and the final confirmation step, whereas the other options mix or omit one of these components.