Special Features:

Chest seal dressing; 3-channel pressure relief vents; 3-vent channels that prevent airflow into the chest cavity during inspiration while allowing air to escape through the vent channels during exhalation; vent channels allow blood to escape and provides a backup fail-safe system even if two of the three channels become obstructed, the vent will remain fully operational; advanced adhesive technology for a superior seal in the most adverse conditions; easy-to-grip, large red-tip tab for single step, peel-and-apply application allows for burping of the wound if necessary; foil package with red-tip tear notches; package: 7.75 in by 7.75 in; chest seal size when deployed: h 6 in by w 6 in; weight: 1.37 oz

Properties:

A lightweight, unbreakable, self-contained item with adhesive. It is designed for managing open chest wounds or other injuries that could comprise the pleural space of the chest cavity. In addition, it is used to prevent a tension pneumothorax and/or reinflate a collapsed lung without invasive procedures. This item can be used with needle thoracentesis and can be stored in any emergency kit or bag or for aero-medical transport. May include a one-way valve which lets air escape from the pleural space without allowing air to enter.