Russell Chest Seal 20.3 x 15.2cm

$26.95

Description

Vented Design: The Russell Chest Seal features a low-profile, four-aperture valve. This unique valve allows air and blood to escape from the pleural cavity (the space around the lungs) but prevents air from being drawn back in. This is crucial for minimizing lung collapse and facilitating lung re-inflation.
Hydrogel Base: The dressing uses a patented hydrogel matrix that provides a strong, reliable, and continuous seal. This base material is designed to adhere effectively to skin, even in challenging conditions such as with sweat, blood, or hair.
Intuitive Application: It has a large central hole in the base material, which allows for quick and accurate placement directly over the wound with a reduced risk of obstructing the wound opening.
Low Profile and Flexible: The design is low-profile and highly flexible, allowing it to conform to the contours of the patient's body. It is also supplied pre-folded to be compact and easy to pack into medical kits.
Durable and Long-Lasting: The seal is designed to remain adhered for up to 24 hours and has been tested and proven effective in extreme temperatures and military operations.
Transparent Valve: The valve is transparent, which allows the medical professional to accurately position the dressing over the wound.

The Russell Chest Seal is a critical component of emergency medical kits, particularly for treating trauma. Its primary use is:

Emergency Care for Penetrating Chest Wounds: It is used to manage an open pneumothorax (sucking chest wound), which is a life-threatening condition where air enters the chest cavity through an external wound. By sealing the wound and allowing air to vent, it helps prevent the development of a tension pneumothorax, a leading cause of preventable death in such injuries.

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