Special Features:

One-way valve for low resistance air flow out of the chest cavity while preventing ingress; domed valve shape to prevent obstruction of air channels from items such as clothing, blankets, and body armor; packaging and chest seal night vision optimized; sterile; oval shape; latex free; transparent; chest seal size: 9.2 x 7.6 in; includes absorbent 5 x 9 in pad for cleaning wound prior to application

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.