Special Features:

Occlusive dressing; 9.2 in by 7.6 in pad; strong adhesion to body with aample hair; sterile; latex-free and non-allergenic; large oval shape; createsan occlusive seal; transparent; ability to reseal/vent; thin edge layer resists lifting or peeling; w/dual tabs for placement and removal; strong gel adheres in the presence of blood, hair, sweat and sand, or when submersed in water submersion test approved; seal and packaging are optimized for night vision; two individually sealed chest seals per rugged foil tear and peel pouch; designed to treat open chest wounds; easily applied in battlefield situations

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.