{"title":"IFAK Kit Builder - Chest Seals \u0026 Decompression Needles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding:18px 22px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eSelect thoracic components for your \u003cstrong\u003eMED-TAC IFAK Kit Builder\u003c\/strong\u003e. This sub-category includes vented chest seals for occlusive wound treatment, non-vented chest seals, and needle decompression devices for tension pneumothorax. Per TCCC guidelines, chest seals address the \"R\" (Respirations) phase of MARCH — the second priority after hemorrhage control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eWhy Does Every IFAK Need a Chest Seal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eAn open chest wound — any penetrating thoracic injury that breaches the chest wall — creates a sucking chest wound (open pneumothorax) that can collapse a lung within minutes. A chest seal occludes the wound, preventing air entry through the chest wall while allowing the casualty to breathe. TCCC guidelines and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jts.health.mil\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eJoint Trauma System\u003c\/a\u003e mandate chest seal application for all penetrating chest wounds in tactical settings. CoTCCC currently recommends \u003cstrong\u003evented\u003c\/strong\u003e chest seals as the standard of care for most tactical environments to allow air and blood to vent and reduce the risk of tension pneumothorax development. Explore the full thoracic supplies range at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eVented vs. Non-Vented Chest Seals — Which Should I Choose for My IFAK?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:600px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKey Products\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVented Chest Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eHyFin Vent Twin Pack, SAM Chest Seal Vented\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOne-way valve vents air \u0026amp; blood, prevents tension buildup\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eRecommended (preferred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eAll penetrating chest wounds, tactical environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNon-Vented Chest Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eHyFin Compact, Asherman Chest Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eFull occlusion; converts open to closed pneumothorax\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eRecommended (secondary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eProvider-supervised settings, when ND available\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNeedle Decompression Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eARS NCD 14g, NAR 10g Decompression Needle\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eReleases pleural pressure via 2nd ICS MCL or 4th\/5th ICS AAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eRecommended (trained providers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax with clinical deterioration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eWhen Is Needle Decompression Indicated in TCCC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax — progressive air accumulation in the pleural space that compresses the heart and great vessels — is the second leading cause of preventable death in combat trauma. TCCC guidelines indicate needle decompression (ND) when a casualty has a penetrating chest wound or blunt chest trauma AND presents with: progressive respiratory distress, decreasing oxygen saturation, hypotension, or altered mental status consistent with tension physiology. The \u003cstrong\u003e2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line (2nd ICS MCL)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional ND site; current JTS guidelines also support the \u003cstrong\u003e4th\/5th ICS, anterior axillary line (AAL)\u003c\/strong\u003e for obese patients or those with significant chest wall thickness. Needle decompression devices in this category — including the ARS NCD — are intended for trained providers. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/respiratory-support\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eRespiratory Support\u003c\/a\u003e collection contains additional airway and breathing supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow Do I Apply a Chest Seal Correctly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe application sequence per TCCC: (1) expose the chest and identify all wound sites — both entry and exit wounds require coverage; (2) wipe the wound area dry with a gauze pad to maximize seal adhesion; (3) remove the chest seal backing and place over the wound, centering the valve or patch over the defect; (4) press firmly around all edges to create a complete perimeter seal; (5) assess for tension pneumothorax development after sealing (particularly with non-vented seals). Always treat both entry and exit wounds. Twin-pack chest seals (e.g., HyFin Vent Twin Pack) are designed specifically for this two-wound protocol. Pair your chest seal selection with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kit-builder-hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHemostatic Agents\u003c\/a\u003e for complete MARCH coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0;padding:24px 28px;background:#121212;border-radius:6px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;letter-spacing:.02em;\"\u003eComplete Your IFAK Thoracic Layer\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;font-size:14px;color:#aaa;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eChest seal + decompression needle covers penetrating chest trauma in the \"R\" phase of MARCH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kit-builder-hemostatic-agents\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:5px 8px;padding:11px 26px;background:#9c8f61;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eHEMOSTATIC AGENTS\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:5px 8px;padding:11px 26px;background:#444;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eALL CHEST \u0026amp; THORACIC\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eWhy do CoTCCC guidelines now prefer vented over non-vented chest seals?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eNon-vented chest seals can occasionally lead to tension pneumothorax if the pleural space continues to fill with air from a persistent lung leak. Vented seals use a one-way flutter valve that allows air and blood to escape while preventing atmospheric air from re-entering through the chest wall. This reduces the risk of iatrogenic tension pneumothorax — a complication observed in some non-vented seal deployments. CoTCCC recommends vented seals as the preferred configuration for most tactical environments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eDo I need to treat both the entry and exit wound with chest seals?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eYes. TCCC protocol requires occlusion of all chest wall defects — both entry and exit wounds can allow air to enter the pleural cavity. This is why twin-pack chest seals (two individual seals packaged together) are the preferred IFAK configuration. Products like the HyFin Vent Twin Pack are specifically designed for this two-wound protocol, providing one seal for each defect.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eWhat gauge needle is recommended for tactical needle decompression?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eCurrent JTS\/CoTCCC guidelines recommend a 14-gauge or 10-gauge needle, minimum 3.25 inches in length, to ensure adequate chest wall penetration — particularly in personnel wearing body armor or with increased chest wall thickness. Standard 14g 3.25\" catheters (e.g., ARS NCD) remain the most widely issued. Some units have transitioned to 10-gauge needles at the 4th\/5th ICS AAL site for improved decompression rates. Length matters as much as gauge: inadequate length is the primary cause of failed needle decompression.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eCan a non-trained bystander apply a chest seal?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eChest seal application is taught in Stop the Bleed Advanced and TCCC courses and is within the scope of trained civilian first responders. The application itself — expose, dry, place, seal — is straightforward. Needle decompression, however, requires anatomical training and clinical judgment to identify tension pneumothorax; it is not recommended for untrained individuals. For public-access kits, vented chest seals are appropriate. ND devices should be reserved for trained personnel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eHow do I choose between the HyFin Vent and SAM Chest Seal for my IFAK?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eBoth are CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seals. The HyFin Vent (North American Rescue) uses a hydrogel adhesive with a triple-channel valve and is available in a twin-pack configuration. The SAM Chest Seal uses a gel adhesive with a flutter-valve vent. Primary selection criteria: adhesive performance on wet\/bloody skin, valve reliability in environmental extremes (cold, heat, dirt), and pack size for your pouch. Many units use the HyFin Vent Twin Pack as standard due to NAR's established military supply chain. Training familiarity and unit standardization are also valid selection factors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:36px 0 14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/respiratory-support\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRespiratory Support\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kit-builder-hemostatic-agents\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIFAK Kit Builder – Hemostatic Agents\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/kit-builder-tourniquet\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIFAK Kit Builder – Tourniquet\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kit-builder-bandages\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIFAK Kit Builder – Bandages\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/march-supplies\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMARCH Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hyfin-usmc-chest-seal-combo-pack-1","title":"HyFin USMC Chest Seal Combo Pack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue — Chest Seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eHyFin® USMC Chest Seal Combo Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne vented and one occlusive seal in a single resealable pouch — the configuration built for the clinical reality that entry and exit wounds may need different seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e1× Vent + 1× Occlusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6″ × 6″ each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e2.9 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eRed-Tip Technology®\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA through-and-through penetrating chest wound rarely presents two identical holes. The anterior entry may benefit from a vented seal that lets trapped air and blood escape; a posterior or debris-fouled wound may seal more reliably with a fully occlusive dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eSo which seal do you reach for — when you only packed one type?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe USMC Combo answers that by carrying both. North American Rescue developed it for Marine Corps issue so a single package handles any penetrating thoracic presentation regardless of wound location or orientation. One HyFin® Vent (3-channel) and one HyFin® Occlusive, each deploying to a full 6″ × 6″, both on the enhanced hydrogel adhesive that grips bloody, sweaty, hairy skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eBoth Seal Types, One Pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVented for the wound where air must escape; occlusive for posterior or debris-rich wounds. No decision penalty for carrying the wrong type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eEnhanced Hydrogel Adhesive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAggressive hydrogel formulation maintains a seal on contaminated skin where standard adhesives release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRed-Tip Technology®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTear notch opens the foil one-handed under stress. Large red elliptical tab drives single-step, glove-on application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eTransparent Backing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSee the wound during placement and monitor it afterward without lifting the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 9px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#5e573d;\"\u003eChest Seals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e1× HyFin® Vent Chest Seal (3-channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e1× HyFin® Occlusive Chest Seal (non-vented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eBoth 6″ × 6″ deployed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 9px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#5e573d;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e1× clear resealable pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eVacuum-sealed, low-cube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eTotal weight 2.9 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003eVented Seal per CoTCCC 2024 TCCC Guidelines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe 2024 TCCC Guidelines direct that open and sucking chest wounds be treated with a vented chest seal first; if a vented seal is unavailable, a non-vented seal is applied while monitoring for tension pneumothorax. Carrying both types in one pouch satisfies that protocol without a resupply gap. Always monitor for developing tension after any seal placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Carries It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCombat medics \/ corpsmen\u003c\/strong\u003e — issued configuration for penetrating thoracic trauma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTactical \u0026amp; LE medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-pouch answer for entry\/exit wound pairs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eIFAK builders\u003c\/strong\u003e — complete chest-seal capability in a single SKU\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuild Out the Chest Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePair with decompression and airway capability for a complete thoracic loadout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/ars-for-needle-decompression\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ ARS Needle Decompression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003ePair seal with decompression capability for tension pneumothorax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-twin-pack\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ HyFin Vent Twin Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eTwo vented seals when both wounds favor venting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ IFAK Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eDrop this combo into a complete individual aid kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eHyFin USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-usmc-chest-seal-combo-pack-5160758.jpg?v=1763156191\" alt=\"HyFin USMC Chest Seal Combo Pack\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-usmc-chest-seal-combo-pack-9797083.jpg?v=1763156191\" alt=\"HyFin USMC Chest Seal Combo Pack\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-usmc-chest-seal-combo-pack-5728591.jpg?v=1763156192\" alt=\"HyFin USMC Chest Seal Combo Pack\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eBoth Seal Types. One Pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e1 Vent + 1 Occlusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6″ × 6″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:#faf7f7;border:1px solid #e6d2d2;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1414;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU (MED-TAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMEDTAC0337\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× HyFin® Occlusive + 1× HyFin® Vent + resealable pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6″ × 6″ each (excl. tab)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e9″ L × 5″ W × 0.2″ D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2.9 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eEnhanced hydrogel — bloody \/ sweaty \/ hairy skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGuideline Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented seal type per CoTCCC 2024 TCCC Guidelines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eU.S. Patent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e7,504,549\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose the USMC HyFin Chest Seal Combo Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eUSMC HyFin Chest Seal Combo Pack Contents (SKU: 85-1045):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× HyFin Vent Chest Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6 in. × 6 in., 3-channel pressure relief vents, large red elliptical tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× HyFin Chest Seal (Occlusive)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6 in. × 6 in., fully occlusive, large red elliptical tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× Clear resealable outer storage pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e — both seals individually packaged within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003ePackaged: L 9 in. × W 5 in. × D 0.2 in. | Weight: 2.9 oz. Note: The USMC Combo Pack uses a clear resealable outer pouch — distinct from the standard HyFin Vent Twin Pack's perforated foil pouch. Both seals use enhanced adhesive technology. Made in America, 100% latex free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSMC and SOF units running the vented\/occlusive dual-seal protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e — the USMC standard treats the entry wound with the vented HyFin and the exit wound with the occlusive HyFin. The Combo Pack puts both in a single pull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrough-and-through thoracic gunshot wound management\u003c\/strong\u003e — one package, one casualty, one complete chest wound treatment. No sorting through a kit for two different products under stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedics and PJs requiring protocol-correct seal types in one unit\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull one clear-pouch package, apply in sequence (vented to entry, occlusive to posterior\/exit), done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFAK builds for units specifying the vented + occlusive protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e — single part number (85-1045) covers both seal requirements; simplifies procurement and eliminates the risk of pulling two same-type seals from a kit under stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication sequence:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. Apply HyFin Vent (vented, with valve dome) to the ENTRY wound — anterior chest, accessible for valve monitoring during transport. 2. Apply HyFin Chest Seal (occlusive) to the EXIT wound — posterior chest, where blood pooling can occlude a vented valve on a supine patient. 3. Reassess respiratory status continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vented seal has a visible valve dome in the center — look for it. The occlusive seal is flat across the entire surface. Confirm which is which before applying — do not apply them reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eUSMC Combo Pack vs. Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSMC Combo Pack (85-1045) vs. HyFin Vent Twin Pack (10-0037):\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin Pack = two identical vented seals in a perforated foil pouch. USMC Combo = one vented + one occlusive in a clear resealable pouch. Choose based on your unit's dual-seal protocol: vented\/vented vs. vented\/occlusive. The resealable clear pouch on the USMC Combo allows visual inventory check without opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSMC Combo Pack vs. buying HyFin Vent + HyFin Chest Seal separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Combo Pack is one SKU (85-1045) for two matched seals in a single pouch. Buying individually requires two SKUs on your gear list and separate staging. The Combo Pack eliminates the sorting step and confirms correct product pairing at the packaging level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSMC Combo vs. standard NAR HyFin Chest Seal Combo Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAR lists a standard \"HyFin Chest Seal Dressing — Combo Pack\" in addition to the USMC-designated version. The USMC Combo Pack (85-1045) uses a clear resealable pouch; verify packaging type if ordering for a specific protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSMC Combo vs. HyFin Vent Compact Twin Pack (10-0042):\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Twin = two smaller vented seals (4.75 × 4.75 in.) for space-constrained kits. USMC Combo = two standard-size seals (6 × 6 in.) of different types. Not interchangeable — different products for different protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Why is one seal vented and one occlusive in the same pack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The USMC chest wound treatment protocol specifies: vented seal on the entry wound (anterior, accessible, valve can be monitored during transport) and occlusive seal on the exit wound (posterior, patient supine, where blood pooling can block a vented valve). The Combo Pack puts the two protocol-correct seals in a single package, eliminating any chance of pulling mismatched seals under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How do I visually tell the vented from the occlusive seal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HyFin Vent has a raised valve dome visible in the center of the seal. The HyFin Chest Seal (occlusive) is completely flat with no dome or valve structure. Confirm which is which before peeling the backing — confirm vented goes to the entry wound, occlusive to the exit wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can I use this if my unit doesn't run the USMC protocol?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. Any provider who wants one package covering both vented and occlusive chest wound management benefits from the Combo Pack. If your protocol specifies vented for both entry and exit, order the HyFin Vent Twin Pack (10-0037) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is there an NSN for the USMC Combo Pack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: An NSN was not listed on the current NAR product page for this item. Contact MED-TAC at orders@tactical-medicine.com for current procurement documentation — we can verify the latest NSN or procurement channel for USMC Combo Pack orders. MED-TAC is SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the clear resealable pouch affect the individual seal shelf life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The clear resealable outer pouch is a storage organizer — both seals inside are individually sealed in their own Red-Tip Technology foil packaging. The individual foil seal packaging is what protects shelf life. The clear outer pouch does not affect shelf life as long as the individual foil packages remain sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: HyFin USMC chest seal, vented and occlusive chest seal combo, North American Rescue chest seal, penetrating chest wound seal, entry exit wound seal, 6x6 chest seal, CoTCCC vented chest seal, USMC combo pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443041661046,"sku":"MEDTAC0337","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-usmc-chest-seal-combo-pack-9082764.jpg?v=1763156191"},{"product_id":"russell-pneumofix","title":"Russell PNEUMOFIX","description":"\u003c!-- Russell PNEUMOFIX — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Russell PneumoFix® is a sterile 12-gauge × 11 cm (4.33\") chest decompression device purpose-designed for the management of tension pneumothorax, simple pneumothorax, and pleural effusion. Developed by practicing clinicians with a Veress-tipped needle to minimize lung injury risk, a low-pressure one-way valve, X-ray detectable catheter with centimeter depth markings, and kink-resistant material — it provides a definitive-grade decompression option for prehospital and hospital providers. SKU MEDTAC0456.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003ePrometheus Medical (distributed via Safeguard Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSKU (MED-TAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMEDTAC0456\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eProduct Codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003ePDF102 (12 Ga.) | PDF112 (12 Ga., Bound Tree)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNeedle Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e12 Ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eCatheter Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e11 cm (4.33 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNeedle Tip Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eVeress tip — spring-loaded blunt retractable inner stylet to minimize lung injury on entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eOne-Way Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eLow-pressure valve allowing air and fluid out; prevents air re-entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDepth Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCentimeter graduation for precise depth recording\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eRadiographic Visibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eX-ray detectable catheter for accurate hospital localization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCatheter Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eKink-resistant material selected to maintain patency in the intercostal space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e28 cm × 8.5 cm (packed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSterile, single-use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eIndications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax, simple pneumothorax, pleural effusion (by trained providers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Russell PneumoFix® was designed from first principles by practicing clinicians who identified specific limitations in improvised needle decompression using standard IV cannulas. Unlike conventional 14-gauge IV catheters repurposed for chest decompression — which were never engineered for this purpose and lack reliable length, valving, or insertion feedback — the PneumoFix® is a purpose-built decompression device engineered around the clinical requirements of pleural decompression in prehospital and emergency settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eAt 12-gauge and 11 cm (4.33 inches), the PneumoFix® exceeds the CoTCCC-recommended minimum of 3.25 inches by 1.08 inches — ensuring adequate chest wall traversal in the highest chest-wall-thickness patients encountered in clinical practice. The larger 12-gauge lumen provides rapid pressure relief, while the 11 cm length is designed to reach the pleural cavity in the vast majority of the adult population, including patients with elevated BMI, heavy muscle development, or subcutaneous emphysema that would cause shorter catheters to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Russell PneumoFix®'s Veress-tipped needle is a standout safety feature. In conventional needle decompression devices, once the sharp needle tip penetrates the parietal pleura, the lung itself can be injured if the device advances further or if the patient moves. The Veress tip incorporates a spring-loaded blunt inner stylet that automatically advances to protect the lung tissue immediately upon pleural entry — providing an additional safety margin particularly relevant in challenging insertion scenarios. This design allows insertion without requiring a scalpel or preliminary skin incision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Feature Breakdown --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eEngineering Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-gauge catheter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger lumen than the 14-gauge standard, enabling faster venting of air in tension pneumothorax; appropriate for rapid pressure relief in high-tension cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11 cm (4.33\") length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceeds CoTCCC minimum; designed to reach the pleural cavity in the vast majority of adult patients including high-BMI individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeress-tipped needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-loaded blunt inner stylet auto-advances upon pleural entry, protecting lung parenchyma from needle tip injury — enables insertion without a scalpel or incision\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-pressure one-way valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows air and fluid out of the pleural space while preventing atmospheric air from re-entering — effectively maintains tension relief throughout catheter dwell time\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentimeter depth markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visible graduation facilitates insertion depth monitoring and is recordable for hospital handoff documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-ray detectable catheter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radiopaque material allows radiographic localization at the receiving facility for accurate assessment and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKink-resistant catheter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Material selected to minimize the risk of catheter kinking in the intercostal space, maintaining a patent air channel during extended dwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Expanded Indications --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eBroader Indications: Beyond Tension Pneumothorax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhile tension pneumothorax management is the primary TCCC indication, the PneumoFix® is designed for three pleural conditions: tension pneumothorax (emergency, life-threatening), simple pneumothorax (non-tension but requiring decompression), and pleural effusion (fluid removal). This expanded clinical utility makes the PneumoFix® particularly valuable in extended field care (EFC) or prolonged casualty care (PCC) scenarios where a single provider may need to manage a range of thoracic conditions over extended periods before evacuation to a higher echelon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Products --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eCompare with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eNAR ARS® (14 Ga. and 10 Ga.) and SPEAR®\u003c\/a\u003e needle decompression devices. Pair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCapnospot Pneumothorax Decompression Indicator\u003c\/a\u003e for objective CO₂ confirmation of placement. Browse the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Prometheus Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443185971318,"sku":"MEDTAC0456","price":44.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/russell-pneumofix-3833831.jpg?v=1780526170"},{"product_id":"russell-chest-seal","title":"Russell Chest Seal","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical · Vented Chest Seal\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eRussell® Chest Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eA low-profile vented chest seal with a 4-aperture peripheral valve and hydrogel matrix on non-woven fabric — validated effective across an extreme temperature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Russell® Chest Seal?\u003c\/strong\u003e A low-profile vented chest seal (SKU PDF-0680) with a 4-aperture peripheral valve and a hydrogel matrix mounted on non-woven fabric. It packages at 14 × 2.7 cm and deploys to 20.3 × 15.2 cm, weighing just 0.7 oz. Validated as 100% effective in an open chest wound model with active bleeding (Kheirabadi et al.), with demonstrated adhesion from -19.5°C to 71.5°C in the presence of hair, blood, and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePDF-0680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eVented — four-aperture peripheral valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHydrogel matrix on non-woven fabric backing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e14 × 2.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDeployed Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e20.3 × 15.2 cm (approx. 8\" × 6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e0.7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e-19.5°C (-3.1°F) to 71.5°C (160.7°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eRelease Liner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSilicone-coated — resists stretching\/distortion during removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eClinical Validation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e100% effective in open chest wound model with active bleeding (Kheirabadi et al.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Russell® Chest Seal combines three design decisions that distinguish it from many other vented seals. First, the four-aperture peripheral valve places its venting openings around the seal’s perimeter, allowing air and blood to drain while occlusion is maintained at the wound center — the peripheral placement reduces the chance that soft tissue or blood directly blocks the venting path. Second, the hydrogel matrix is mounted on a non-woven fabric base, creating a flexible, conformable adhesive surface that drapes over bony prominences and the curved chest wall without losing contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThird, the silicone-coated release liner resists stretching or distortion as the backing is removed — an important detail under stress, where a responder may pull the liner at an angle rather than parallel to the seal. Distorted seals can develop wrinkled adhesive edges that allow air tracking. Research by Kheirabadi et al. reported the Russell Chest Seal as one of only two seals that achieved 100% effectiveness in an open chest wound model with active bleeding, with adhesion demonstrated at temperature extremes in the presence of hair, blood, and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe compact packaged format — 14 × 2.7 cm — is among the smallest footprints for a full-coverage chest seal, suiting plate-carrier pouches, ankle kits, and slim IFAK configurations. Despite the minimal packaging volume, the deployed seal expands to 20.3 × 15.2 cm. The large central hole in the base material aids wound-centered placement and allows visual monitoring of the wound after application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:14px 18px;background:#fffdf5;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Expose and clear the wound; the non-woven backing conforms to irregular surfaces. Peel the silicone liner evenly to avoid distorting the seal, center it over the wound using the central hole, and press from center outward. Apply a second seal to any exit wound and monitor for tension pneumothorax, burping the seal if tension develops. This summary is not a substitute for accredited training or local protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose This Chest Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003ePenetrating chest wound on a patrol or MOUT casualty: the 4-aperture peripheral valve clears blood and air while the compact 14×2.7 cm pack fits a rifle-plate carrier IFAK without sacrificing tourniquet space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eExtreme-environment operations (arctic to desert): validated adhesion from −19.5 °C to 71.5 °C in the presence of blood, sweat, and sand — critical when environmental exposure defeats softer hydrogels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSelf-application or high-speed buddy-aid: the silicone-coated liner releases cleanly at any pull angle, reducing the chance of a wrinkled adhesive edge under gloves or one-handed technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eLong-distance CASEVAC with monitoring: the central hole in the base material provides visual wound access while the seal stays in place — useful when repeated dressing changes are impractical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003evs. The Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. HyFin Vent Compact (NAR)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The HyFin uses a three-tine channel vent; the Russell uses four peripheral apertures. The Russell's peripheral placement keeps the venting path away from the wound center, reducing direct tissue occlusion risk. Both achieve clinically similar performance; the Russell edges the HyFin in packaged footprint (14×2.7 cm vs. 15×5 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Halo Seal Vented (Össur)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Halo is a bulkier circular seal with a multi-channel central valve; the Russell is lower profile and lighter. The Russell's non-woven backing conforms better to bony chest anatomy, though the Halo's dome structure is less susceptible to adhesive contact failure from body-armor pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Bolin Chest Seal (Safeguard Medical)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Both are Safeguard products, but the Bolin is non-vented with a stronger-hold acrylate; the Russell is the vented option. CoTCCC-recommended practice prefers vented seals when vent patency can be maintained. Use the Bolin when vent occlusion risk is high (hair-dense wound sites, debris-heavy environments).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: When should I choose the Russell Chest Seal over a non-vented chest seal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: CoTCCC-recommended guidelines direct providers to use a vented chest seal for open chest wounds when the vent can be kept unobstructed. Choose the Russell when the casualty is being actively monitored, when vent patency can be confirmed, and when evacuation time is uncertain (venting reduces progressive tension pneumothorax risk). Use a non-vented seal — such as the Bolin — when the wound is in a location prone to vent occlusion (heavy chest hair, deep punctures, posterior wounds with the casualty supine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the Russell Chest Seal's temperature range compare to competing chest seals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Russell is validated from −19.5 °C (−3.1 °F) to 71.5 °C (160.7 °F) with confirmed adhesion in blood, sand, and hair per Safeguard Medical product documentation (safeguardmedical.com). Most competing hydrogel seals specify narrower ranges and do not publish validated extremes in contaminated conditions. For operators in arctic environments or desert climates, this documented range is a meaningful differentiator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the Russell Chest Seal require both sides of a through-and-through chest wound to be sealed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. Per CoTCCC guidelines, both the entrance and exit wounds of a penetrating chest injury should be sealed. Carry two Russell seals (or one Russell and one companion seal) for any chest-trauma scenario. The 14×2.7 cm pack size is small enough to carry a pair in most standard IFAK configurations without displacing other critical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What does '100% effective in open chest wound model with active bleeding' mean for the Russell?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Per the Kheirabadi et al. study cited in Safeguard Medical product data, the Russell Chest Seal achieved complete and sustained occlusion in all test cases within a standardized open-chest wound model that included active hemorrhage — a more demanding test environment than dry-wound or non-bleeding models. This is one of only two seals to achieve that result in that published protocol, providing clinical validation beyond bench testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: Russell chest seal, vented chest seal, four-aperture chest seal, low-profile chest seal, open chest wound dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Safeguard Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443187773558,"sku":"PDF-0680","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/russell-chest-seal-5758720.webp?v=1780701223"},{"product_id":"ars-for-needle-decompression","title":"ARS for Needle Decompression","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended Needle Decompression — North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe standard device for tension pneumothorax — for trained providers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe North American Rescue ARS® (Air Release System) is the CoTCCC-recommended needle\/catheter for prehospital needle decompression of tension pneumothorax. Sterile and single-use, with a capless flash chamber for immediate confirmation of pleural entry and a rugged twist-top protective tube for one-handed access. Available in 14 Ga. and 10 Ga., both 3.25″.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e14 Ga. \/ 10 Ga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e3.25″ Catheter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eSterile, Single-Use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax is the second-leading cause of preventable death in trauma. Trapped pleural air builds pressure, shifts the mediastinum, and shuts down venous return in minutes. The intervention is needle decompression — performed only by a provider trained and authorized to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eDoes your protocol carry the CoTCCC-recommended decompression device — in the gauge and length your medical director authorizes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe ARS is the device the standard is built on. A capless flash chamber gives immediate visual confirmation of pleural entry with no cap to remove; a rugged protective tube with textured twist-top and pocket clip survives carry and opens one-handed. The 3.25″ length meets the CoTCCC specification for reliable chest-wall traversal, and both the 14 Ga. (baseline) and 10 Ga. (added in 2018 for greater airflow) are CoTCCC-recommended — stock the gauge your protocol authorizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuilt For The Provider Who'll Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eCapless Flash Chamber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eImmediate visual confirmation of pleural entry — no separate cap to remove under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e3.25″ (8.25 cm) Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMeets the CoTCCC standard for chest-wall traversal, where shorter 2″ needles fail to reach the pleural space in a large share of adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e14 Ga. or 10 Ga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e14 Ga. is the recommended baseline; the 10 Ga. (added 2018) offers a roughly 60% larger lumen and greater airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRugged Protective Tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTextured twist-top and pocket clip for one-handed, glove-on access; protects the catheter through carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eSterile, Single-Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach unit individually packaged for sterility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eField-Proven Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDeveloped with prehospital providers and combat-trauma data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:18px 0 0;padding:13px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #5e573d;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlled medical device — licensed providers only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle chest decompression is an invasive procedure restricted to clinicians trained and credentialed to perform it under medical-director authorization or standing protocol. This device is supplied for qualified medical professionals and agencies; it is not a consumer first-aid item, and this listing is not a substitute for hands-on training or medical direction. Use only within your scope of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003eThe Device Is Half The System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eDecompression outcomes turn on training and medical direction, not just the catheter. Site selection, indications, and technique are taught in TCCC, TECC, and provider-level courses and governed by your protocol — not learned from a product page. Stock the recommended device, train to your scope, and operate under medical direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Stocks It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCombat \u0026amp; Tactical Medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — team-level decompression capability for penetrating and blast torso trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS Paramedics \u0026amp; Critical Care\u003c\/strong\u003e — protocol-driven NDC capability for the prehospital environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003ePhysicians, PAs \u0026amp; Agencies\u003c\/strong\u003e — stocking the CoTCCC-recommended device in the authorized gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eProvider Training Programs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard device used in TCCC\/TECC instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eRound Out Thoracic Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePair decompression with occlusion and the broader kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hyfin-vent-compact-chest-seal-twin-pack-1\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ HyFin® Vent Compact Seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eCoTCCC-recommended vented seal for the open wound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Chest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSeals, decompression, and thoracic adjuncts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/all-medic-aid-kits\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Medic \u0026amp; Aid Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eProvider kits that integrate decompression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eThe ARS, Up Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/ars-for-needle-decompression-3190590.jpg?v=1763155915\" alt=\"North American Rescue ARS needle decompression device detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/ars-for-needle-decompression-7017474.jpg?v=1763155916\" alt=\"North American Rescue ARS needle decompression device detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/ars-for-needle-decompression-3297731.jpg?v=1763155916\" alt=\"North American Rescue ARS needle decompression device detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212,#23201a);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eStock The Standard — For Credentialed Providers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, CoTCCC-recommended, in 14 Ga. or 10 Ga. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e14 Ga. \/ 10 Ga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eProvider Use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU — 14 Ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eZZ-0056 | NSN 6515-01-541-0635\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU — 10 Ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eZZ-0298 | NSN 6515-01-673-1701\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGauge Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e14 Ga. × 3.25″ | 10 Ga. × 3.25″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e0.6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterile, single-use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRecommended device for needle decompression (both gauges)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eControlled Item\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLicensed-provider use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e$9.99 (14 Ga.) \/ $15.99 (10 Ga.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose the ARS for Needle Decompression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eAvailable Gauge Variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003e14 Ga. × 3.25 in. (SKU: ZZ-0056, NSN: 6515-01-541-0635) — $9.99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e1× 14 gauge × 3.25 in. needle\/catheter assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eRugged protective tube with textured twist-top and retention clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eCapless flash chamber — immediate visual confirmation of pleural entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eCoTCCC SEL# 09MS-02-THOR | Default choice for most adult patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003e10 Ga. × 3.25 in. (SKU: ZZ-0298) — $15.99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e10 Ga. × 3.25 in. — same length as 14 Ga., ~60% larger lumen bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eGreater airflow rate on decompression; reduced kink risk due to thicker catheter wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eAdded to CoTCCC recommendations in 2018 for high-BMI and heavily-muscled patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eCoTCCC currently recommends 10 Ga. for anterior (2nd ICS MCL) approach in updated protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCCC M-MARCH Respiration (R) — tension pneumothorax decompression\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ARS is CoTCCC-recommended (SEL# 09MS-02-THOR); its trocar tip penetrates the chest wall more reliably than a standard IV angiocatheter. Both 14 Ga. and 10 Ga. are CoTCCC-listed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14 Ga. (ZZ-0056) — default for most adult patients\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 3.25 inches, reliably reaches the pleural space at the 2nd ICS MCL and the 4th\/5th ICS AAL insertion sites in the majority of adult patients. $9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Ga. (ZZ-0298) — high-BMI, muscular, or protocol-specified patients\u003c\/strong\u003e — ~60% larger lumen than the 14 Ga., reduced kink risk, faster air evacuation on decompression. CoTCCC now recommends 10 Ga. for the anterior (MCL) approach in many updated TCCC cards. $15.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany medics stage one of each gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e — 14 Ga. as the primary, 10 Ga. as the follow-up if the 14 Ga. fails to decompress. Total cost: $25.98 for both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCCC-trained providers only\u003c\/strong\u003e — ARS is for medics, paramedics, PAs, and physicians trained in needle thoracostomy. Not a bystander device. Carry only if you have training in this specific technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check your unit's current TCCC card. Many updated protocols specify 10 Ga. for the anterior (2nd ICS MCL) approach and 14 Ga. for the lateral (4th\/5th ICS AAL) approach. When in doubt, carry both — $25.98 for the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsertion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert superior to the lower rib margin (avoids the neurovascular bundle). The capless flash chamber confirms pleural entry on air rush. Remove the needle, leave the catheter, secure with the clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReassess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kinking is the primary failure mode — especially with the 14 Ga. Reassess catheter patency and respiratory status every 5 minutes during transport. If tension pneumo signs return, suspect kink before assuming failure of decompression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eARS vs. Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 Ga. ARS (ZZ-0056) vs. 10 Ga. ARS (ZZ-0298):\u003c\/strong\u003e Same 3.25-inch length, same protective tube, same capless flash chamber design. The 10 Ga. bore is ~60% larger — faster decompression airflow, lower kink risk, preferred for high-BMI or heavily-muscled chest walls. CoTCCC added the 10 Ga. in 2018 and now recommends it for the anterior MCL approach in many updated protocols. Carry both at $25.98 combined if unsure which your protocol calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARS vs. Standard 14 Ga. Angiocatheter (IV catheter):\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard IV angiocatheter is a functional field substitute — the ARS is purpose-engineered for chest wall penetration. The ARS trocar tip penetrates intercostal muscle more cleanly; the retention clip and capless flash chamber reduce steps under stress. The ARS is the CoTCCC-recommended device (SEL# 09MS-02-THOR) for this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard ARS vs. Enhanced ARS (NAR):\u003c\/strong\u003e NAR also offers an Enhanced ARS line with a fenestrated flexible catheter designed to reduce post-insertion occlusion from kinking or tissue plugging. The standard ARS (ZZ-0056 \/ ZZ-0298) versions sold here are the original design, still on the CoTCCC list. Verify whether your unit's protocol has upgraded to the Enhanced ARS spec before procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARS vs. Finger Thoracostomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finger thoracostomy is the definitive field decompression — it cannot kink and provides immediate reliable pleural access. The ARS is the field-expedient option at Tactical Field Care phase when a full thoracostomy environment is unavailable. Know both techniques; the ARS buys time, not a definitive airway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between the 14 Ga. and 10 Ga. ARS?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Same 3.25-inch length, same protective tube, same capless flash chamber design. The 10 Ga. (ZZ-0298, $15.99) has a ~60% larger lumen bore than the 14 Ga. (ZZ-0056, $9.99) — faster decompression airflow and reduced kink risk due to the thicker catheter wall. CoTCCC added the 10 Ga. in 2018 and now recommends it for the anterior 2nd ICS MCL approach in many updated protocols. When budget allows, carry both gauges — $25.98 for the pair covers both primary and backup scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Which gauge does CoTCCC currently recommend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Both the 14 Ga. and 10 Ga. ARS are CoTCCC-recommended. Updated CoTCCC guidance recommends the 10 Ga. for the anterior (2nd ICS MCL) approach and the 14 Ga. for the lateral (4th\/5th ICS AAL) approach, though specific guidance varies by unit protocol and TCCC card version. Always check your unit's current TCCC card — medical directors set gauge specification for your protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is this CoTCCC-recommended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The NAR ARS is listed under CoTCCC SEL# 09MS-02-THOR, developed in collaboration with military pre-hospital providers. Both gauge variants are on the CoTCCC recommended list. Use the language 'CoTCCC-recommended'; do not say 'CoTCCC-approved.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What does the capless flash chamber do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The capless hub on the needle assembly allows immediate visual confirmation — an audible air rush and visible movement through the open chamber — when the needle enters the pleural space. Standard IV angiocatheters have a closed cap requiring removal under stress. The ARS eliminates that step and provides instant placement feedback, both of which matter when working fast in a tactical environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Who can use the ARS?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Trained medical providers: TCCC-certified medics, paramedics, PAs, physicians, SOF medical personnel (18D, SOCM), and law enforcement trained to TEMS standards with needle thoracostomy in their scope. Incorrect placement risks puncturing the heart, liver, or subclavian vessels. Train before you carry — ideally on cadaveric or porcine simulation with both gauge variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: ARS needle decompression, North American Rescue ARS, 14 gauge 3.25 needle decompression, 10 gauge ARS, tension pneumothorax needle, CoTCCC needle decompression, NDC catheter, ZZ-0056, chest decompression device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. 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Vent the tension. Fit it in the IFAK.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack is North American Rescue's compact-format vented seal — the same patented 3-channel pressure-relief venting and hydrogel adhesive as the full-size HyFin Vent, roughly 25% smaller so two 4.75″ seals drop into an IFAK without folding. 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Per the current TCCC Guidelines, open and sucking chest wounds are treated by immediately applying a vented chest seal; the twin pack lets you cover both the entry and the exit wound, the standard of care for penetrating thoracic trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuilt To Vent, Not Just Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e3-Channel Pressure Relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVents accumulating pleural air on exhalation and seals against the skin on inhalation. If two channels clog with blood, the third keeps working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eCompact IFAK Fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAbout 25% smaller than the standard HyFin Vent — two 4.75″ seals fit standard IFAK pouches without folding or creasing the adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHydrogel Adhesive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBonds to bloody, sweaty, or hairy skin where lesser adhesives peel off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eTwin Pack — Entry + Exit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePerforated packaging opens one seal at a time, keeping the second sterile for the exit wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRed-Tip Technology® Notch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA tactile, visual tear notch for one-handed, glove-on opening under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA vented chest seal — the first-line choice for penetrating chest trauma in the current TCCC Guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eIn Each Twin Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 9px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTwin Pack Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e2× HyFin® Vent Compact seals (individually packaged, perforated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e3-channel pressure-relief vent + hydrogel adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eRed-Tip Technology® tear notch on each seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003eVented Beats Non-Vented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe current TCCC Guidelines put vented seals first for penetrating chest trauma for one reason: a non-vented seal occludes the wound but offers no escape path if tension pneumothorax develops. The 3-channel design removes that risk. Apply to both wounds, monitor for rising respiratory distress, and 'burp' the seal if tension recurs — skills worth rehearsing before you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Carries It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTactical \u0026amp; LE Medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — penetrating-trauma capability staged in the IFAK or plate-carrier pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS \u0026amp; First Responders\u003c\/strong\u003e — first-line occlusion for open chest wounds before transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003ePrepared Civilians \u0026amp; EDC\u003c\/strong\u003e — a real answer for penetrating thoracic trauma, not a bandage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eRange \u0026amp; Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact chest-seal coverage where gunshot trauma is the realistic risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eRound Out Chest Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePair occlusion with the rest of the thoracic answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Chest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSeals, decompression, and thoracic adjuncts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ IFAK \u0026amp; First Aid Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eBuild a kit around the seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Massive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eTourniquets and hemostatics for the bleed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eThe HyFin Vent Compact, Up Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-compact-chest-seal-twin-pack-2559016.jpg?v=1763155895\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-compact-chest-seal-twin-pack-2437859.jpg?v=1763155895\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-compact-chest-seal-twin-pack-7977068.jpg?v=1763155895\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212,#23201a);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eTwo Seals. Both Wounds. One Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, CoTCCC-recommended vented format. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eVented 3-Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eTwin Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eHydrogel Adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eItem # \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10-0042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNATO NSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-682-2091\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented (3-channel pressure relief)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4.75″ × 4.75″ (excluding tab)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.55 oz (twin pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 seals — individually packaged, perforated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdvanced hydrogel — bloody\/sweaty\/hairy skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGuideline Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal (current TCCC Guidelines)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e$11.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose the HyFin Vent Compact Twin Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat's in the Compact Twin Pack (SKU: 10-0042, NATO NSN: 6510-01-682-2091):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e2× HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal — 4.75 in. × 4.75 in., individually packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eRed-Tip Technology tear-notch foil pouch on each seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003ePerforated twin packaging — open one without disturbing the second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eSame patented 3-channel vents and advanced adhesive as the standard HyFin Vent — ~25% smaller package. 1.55 oz total weight. Does not require folding to fit in cargo pocket or IFAK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace-constrained IFAKs and ankle kits\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Compact fits pouches where the standard 6 × 6 HyFin physically won't; same 3-channel valve, smaller footprint at 4.75 × 4.75 in. and 1.55 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaw enforcement vest-integrated chest seal pouches\u003c\/strong\u003e — many LE carrier pocket inserts are sized for the Compact. No folding required to fit a cargo pocket or body armor pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePediatric and small-frame patients\u003c\/strong\u003e — the smaller adhesive surface is appropriate for narrow chest walls where the standard 6-inch seal would overlap across wound sites or fold over ribs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustere operations where weight and cube are critical\u003c\/strong\u003e — shaving 0.95 oz and ~25% volume per chest seal adds up on long-duration patrols where every gram is deliberate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant \/ backup chest seal in standard IFAK\u003c\/strong\u003e — stage a standard HyFin Vent as primary, Compact as secondary; total kit volume remains manageable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame application protocol as the standard HyFin Vent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Identical 3-channel valve, identical adhesive formulation, identical peel-and-place technique. The only difference is form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your kit has room for the standard, use the standard — more adhesive surface means more margin on irregular chest anatomy. Use the Compact only when the standard genuinely does not fit your pouch configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHyFin Vent Compact vs. Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Vent Compact (10-0042) vs. Standard HyFin Vent (10-0037):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard: 6 × 6 in. \/ 2.5 oz. Compact: 4.75 × 4.75 in. \/ 1.55 oz — approximately 25% smaller packaging. Clinically equivalent: same 3-channel valve, same adhesive, same application technique. Choose Compact only when kit space is genuinely the constraint — never as a cost trade-off (price difference is negligible).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Vent Compact vs. Halo Vent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halo does not offer a compact variant. For size-constrained kits that require a vented CoTCCC chest seal, the HyFin Compact is the primary option. NATO NSN: 6510-01-682-2091.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Vent Compact vs. QuikClot Chest Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e QuikClot chest seals use a different adhesive chemistry and are not on the current CoTCCC recommended list. For TCCC-compliant kitting, specify HyFin products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Twin Pack vs. USMC Combo Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Twin = two smaller vented seals. USMC Combo = one standard vented + one standard occlusive. Different products for different protocols — not interchangeable. The USMC Combo does not currently have a compact variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Compact clinically equivalent to the standard HyFin Vent?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes for most adult patients. Same patented 3-channel valve and advanced adhesive formulation. The smaller adhesive ring (4.75 in. vs. 6 in.) provides slightly less surface area around wound margins — for standard adult penetrating chest wounds, the Compact performs equivalently in clinical and training scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What are the exact dimensions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Compact: deployed seal 4.75 × 4.75 in., packaged 3.875 in. × 6.6 in. × 0.13 in., weight 1.55 oz. Standard HyFin Vent: deployed seal 6 × 6 in., packaged 7.5 in. × 4.5 in. × 0.25 in. (folded) or 7.5 in. × 9 in. (unfolded), weight 2.5 oz. The Compact does not need to be folded to fit a standard cargo pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the Compact valve work the same way as the standard?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. Both use NAR's patented 3-channel pressure relief vent design — same valve mechanism, same exhalation venting, same inhalation occlusion. Only the surrounding adhesive ring is smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can I use the Compact on a pediatric patient?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes — the smaller footprint is often more appropriate for pediatric chest anatomy. For pediatric TCCC scenarios, the Compact is the preferred HyFin variant. Ensure the adhesive ring fully covers wound margins on all sides with some overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NATO NSN for government procurement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: NATO NSN: 6510-01-682-2091. MED-TAC is SDVOSB-certified and can process government purchase orders. Contact orders@tactical-medicine.com for procurement documentation and volume pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal, vented chest seal twin pack, NAR 10-0042, CoTCCC chest seal, sucking chest wound seal, tension pneumothorax, occlusive dressing, IFAK chest seal, penetrating chest trauma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443311079542,"sku":"10-0042","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-compact-chest-seal-twin-pack-7734846.jpg?v=1763155895"},{"product_id":"hyfin-vent-chest-seal-twin-pack","title":"HyFin Vent Chest Seal - Twin Pack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended Vented Chest Seal — North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFull-size vented seal. Both wounds. Three-channel fail-safe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack is North American Rescue's full-size 6″ × 6″ vented seal — the CoTCCC and TECC standard for open and tension pneumothorax from penetrating chest trauma. Two individually packaged seals cover the entry and the exit wound; the patented 3-channel pressure-relief venting keeps working even if two channels clog, and the advanced adhesive grips bloody, sweaty, or hairy skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eVented 3-Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eTwin Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6″ Seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNSN 6510-01-642-6212\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax is the second-leading cause of preventable death in trauma. An open chest wound pulls atmospheric air into the pleural space with every breath, collapsing the lung and shutting down venous return within minutes. An occlusive seal with no escape path can turn that into a lethal tension pneumothorax under the dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhen a chest goes open and starts sucking air, is your seal venting the pressure — or just trapping it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe full-size HyFin Vent answers all of it: 6″ × 6″ of coverage for a wide margin around the wound, a patented 3-channel vent that lets trapped air escape on exhalation and seals on inhalation, and an advanced adhesive built for the worst skin conditions. CoTCCC and TECC both put vented seals first for penetrating chest trauma, and the twin pack covers both the entry and the exit wound — the standard of care for penetrating thoracic injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuilt To Vent, Not Just Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e3-Channel Pressure Relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVents pleural air on exhalation and seals on inhalation. The fail-safe design keeps venting unless all three channels block at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eFull 6″ Coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA large seal footprint gives a wide adhesive margin around the wound — the full-size answer where the compact runs short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eAdvanced Adhesive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFormulated to bond on bloody, sweaty, hairy, and contaminated skin where standard medical adhesives fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eTwin Pack — Entry + Exit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo individually packaged, sterile seals so you treat both wounds — the standard of care for penetrating chest trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eTransparent For Monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSee-through material lets you confirm placement and watch the wound after application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eCoTCCC \/ TECC First-Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVented chest seals are the first-line choice for open chest wounds in both guideline sets, before any decompression attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eIn Each Twin Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 9px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTwin Pack Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e2× HyFin® Vent full-size seals (individually packaged, sterile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e3-channel pressure-relief vent + advanced adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eTransparent backing for placement and wound monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003eVented Beats Occlusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA non-vented (occlusive) seal stops air entry but offers no relief path if tension pneumothorax develops — the exact failure the guidelines moved away from. The 3-channel design removes that risk while staying occlusive. Apply to both wounds, monitor for rising respiratory distress, and lift an edge to 'burp' the seal if tension recurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Carries It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTactical \u0026amp; LE Medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-size penetrating-trauma capability in the IFAK or plate-carrier pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS \u0026amp; First Responders\u003c\/strong\u003e — first-line occlusion for open chest wounds before transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003ePrepared Civilians \u0026amp; EDC\u003c\/strong\u003e — a real answer for penetrating thoracic trauma, not a bandage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eRange \u0026amp; Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-coverage chest-seal capability where gunshot trauma is the realistic risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eRound Out Chest Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePair occlusion with the rest of the thoracic answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hyfin-vent-compact-chest-seal-twin-pack-1\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ HyFin® Vent Compact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThe smaller 4.75″ format for tight IFAK space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/ars-for-needle-decompression\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ ARS Needle Decompression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eProvider-level decompression for tension pneumothorax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Chest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSeals, decompression, and thoracic adjuncts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eThe HyFin Vent, Up Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-twin-pack-5250211.jpg?v=1763155895\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-twin-pack-8678327.jpg?v=1763155895\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-twin-pack-9791866.jpg?v=1763155895\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212,#23201a);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eTwo Seals. Both Wounds. Full Coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, CoTCCC-recommended vented format. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eVented 3-Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eTwin Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6″ Seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eItem # \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10-0037\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNATO NSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-642-6212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented (3-channel pressure relief)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6″ × 6″ (excluding tab)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2.5 oz (twin pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 seals — individually packaged, sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdvanced — bloody\/sweaty\/hairy skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGuideline Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal (TCCC \u0026amp; TECC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e$14.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose the HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat's in the Twin Pack (SKU: 10-0037, NSN: 6510-01-642-6212):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e2× HyFin Vent Chest Seal — 6 in. × 6 in., individually packaged in Red-Tip Technology foil pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e2× Gauze prep pad (one per seal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003ePerforated twin-foil outer pouch — open one seal without disturbing the second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003ePatented 3-channel pressure relief vents. Advanced adhesive technology — adheres in blood, sweat, and hair. Made in America, 100% latex free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCCC M-MARCH Respiration (R) step — through-and-through chest wounds\u003c\/strong\u003e — one seal for entry, one for exit. The twin pack is purpose-packaged for the standard-of-care dual-seal treatment of penetrating thoracic gunshot wounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen pneumothorax management\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 3-channel vented design allows passive exhalation through the one-way valve, reducing tension pneumothorax risk during the window before needle decompression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFAK and blow-out kit primary chest seal\u003c\/strong\u003e — the HyFin Vent Twin Pack is CoTCCC-recommended and meets TCCC \u0026amp; TECC guidelines; it is the direct-issue solution for chest wound management across military and law enforcement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustere conditions with bloody or hairy skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — advanced adhesive technology bonds to contaminated skin without pre-wiping. Don't waste time drying the wound site under fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining programs using live product\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 6 × 6 inch format is the clinical reference size for adult chest seal skills training. Each foil-packaged seal in the twin pack opens independently, making it easy to use one for demonstration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expose the chest wall fully. Peel the Red-Tip backing while positioning over the wound — peel as you place, not in advance. Smooth outward from center. Ensure the valve dome clears clothing and gear straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVented vs. occlusive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use vented (this product) as the default for any penetrating chest wound until needle decompression has been performed. If tension pneumothorax develops under a vented seal, needle decompress — do not swap to occlusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHyFin Vent Twin Pack vs. Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Vent vs. Halo Chest Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are CoTCCC-recommended vented seals. The HyFin uses a 3-channel dome valve; the Halo uses a flat disc flutter valve. The HyFin's dome geometry sheds blood and debris better under prolonged use — the flat Halo valve can occlude with clot in field conditions. Both are clinically acceptable; HyFin Vent is more commonly procurement-specified in military contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Vent Standard (10-0037) vs. HyFin Vent Compact (10-0042):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard: 6 × 6 in. \/ 2.5 oz. Compact: 4.75 × 4.75 in. \/ 1.55 oz — approximately 25% smaller. Clinically equivalent. Choose Compact only when kit space is genuinely limited. When there's room, use Standard — larger adhesive surface provides more margin on irregular anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Vent Twin Pack vs. USMC Combo Pack (85-1045):\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin Pack = two vented seals (same type). USMC Combo = one vented + one occlusive. Choose based on your unit protocol: vented + vented vs. vented + occlusive for entry\/exit differentiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Vent vs. Bolin Chest Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolin uses a multi-channel flutter valve and different adhesive. Not on the current CoTCCC recommended list. For TCCC-compliant kitting, specify HyFin Vent or Halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What makes this 'vented' and why does it matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HyFin Vent uses a patented 3-channel pressure relief valve that allows air to escape the chest cavity on exhalation, but prevents air from entering on inhalation. Sealing a penetrating chest wound with a purely occlusive dressing traps air that cannot exit, which can convert an open pneumothorax into life-threatening tension pneumothorax. The vented design reduces that risk until needle decompression can be performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the adhesive stick to bloody or wet skin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The HyFin Vent's advanced adhesive technology is specifically formulated for contaminated skin — blood, sweat, and hair. Pre-wiping the wound site is not required for adequate adhesion. Apply with firm circumferential pressure after peeling the backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: The twin pack — can I split it into two separate kits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The perforated twin-foil outer pouch lets you open one seal without disturbing the second, so you can stage them separately if needed. However, once the outer pouch is opened, the remaining seal's shelf life begins to degrade. For single-seal staging, order individual HyFin Vent units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is this the same chest seal used by U.S. military units?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: NAR HyFin Vent products meet TCCC \u0026amp; TECC guidelines and are widely issued across military and law enforcement. The NSN for the standard HyFin Vent Twin Pack is 6510-01-642-6212. MED-TAC stocks the commercial equivalent — same product, same NAR manufacturing source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the shelf life and how should it be stored?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Store below 32°C \/ 90°F, away from direct UV exposure. Do not store compressed under heavy equipment — the valve dome can deform. MED-TAC ships all chest seal stock with a minimum of 36 months remaining on the lot expiration. Check the expiration date on each individual foil package before staging in a kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: HyFin Vent Chest Seal, vented chest seal twin pack, NAR 10-0037, CoTCCC chest seal, sucking chest wound seal, tension pneumothorax, occlusive dressing, 6 inch chest seal, penetrating chest trauma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443313078390,"sku":"10-0037","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-twin-pack-3790168.jpg?v=1763155895"},{"product_id":"hyfin-vent-chest-seal-individual-pack","title":"Hyfin Vent Chest Seal- Individual Pack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue — Chest Seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eHyFin® Vent Chest Seal — Individual Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe full-size 6″ × 6″ vented seal, sold one at a time for custom IFAK builds, restocking, and training programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eSingle seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6″ × 6″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e3-channel vent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e~1.31 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTwin packs are right for operational carry, but not every need is a matched pair. Custom kit builds, single-seal restocks, and training stations call for one seal at a time — without breaking open a twin pack to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhy buy two when the kit calls for one?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Individual Pack is the full-size HyFin® Vent — the same 6″ × 6″ seal with the patented 3-channel pressure-relief venting as the twin pack, packaged singly. Ideal for operators who select each component, agencies restocking a single used seal, and instructors demonstrating application one wound at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eCustom IFAK Builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSelect exactly the seals your protocol calls for — pair a single Vent with a single Occlusive to mirror the USMC Combo from individually sourced parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e3-Channel Fail-Safe Vent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAir escapes the pleural space on exhalation and is blocked on inhalation. Two of three channels can occlude before venting is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eFull 6″ × 6″ Coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGreater adhesive contact than the Compact (4.75″) version — optimal for large or irregular wound margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eTraining-Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne seal per package suits familiarization and skills stations without opening operational twin packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003eVented Seal per CoTCCC 2024 TCCC Guidelines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe 2024 TCCC Guidelines direct vented chest seals as the first-line treatment for open and sucking chest wounds. The HyFin® Vent's 3-channel design (U.S. Patent 7,504,549) maintains pressure relief even when partially occluded. After placement, monitor for tension pneumothorax and burp the seal via the red tab if tension signs develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Buys Singles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eIFAK builders\u003c\/strong\u003e — exact-component custom kits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eAgency logistics\u003c\/strong\u003e — restock one used seal, not a pair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eInstructors\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-seal skills and familiarization stations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eComplete the Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eSingle seals pair naturally into a full thoracic loadout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hyfin-chest-seal\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ HyFin Occlusive (Individual)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAdd a non-vented seal for entry\/exit wound pairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/ars-for-needle-decompression\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ ARS Needle Decompression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eDecompression capability for tension pneumothorax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Chest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eFull thoracic trauma collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eHyFin Vent — Individual Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-individual-pack-4535128.jpg?v=1763155893\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Chest Seal Individual Pack\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-individual-pack-3570450.jpg?v=1763155894\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Chest Seal Individual Pack\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-individual-pack-8455693.jpg?v=1763155893\" alt=\"HyFin Vent Chest Seal Individual Pack\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eOne Seal. Full Size. Genuine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eSingle 6″ × 6″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e3-Channel Vent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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#e8e4da;\"\u003eMEDTAC0573\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented — 3-channel pressure-relief (patented)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIndividual pack — 1 seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6″ × 6″ (excl. 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occluded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGuideline Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented seal type per CoTCCC 2024 TCCC Guidelines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eU.S. Patent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e7,504,549 \u0026amp; patents pending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy Hyfin Vent Chest Seal- Individual Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenetrating chest trauma — immediate application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply the HyFin® Vent immediately after identifying a penetrating chest wound to prevent air accumulation and tension pneumothorax development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoTCCC MARCH protocol — Respiration step:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HyFin® Vent is the standard field treatment for the R in MARCH — Respiration\/chest trauma management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimultaneous entry and exit wounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual packs allow separate seals for entry and exit wounds when a Twin Pack is not available or only one wound requires treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit restocking and cache builds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual packs enable cost-effective multi-seal caching without committing to Twin Pack quantities for each stockage location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining drills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual packs are used for training applications where the training scenario does not require a full Twin Pack deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit customization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operators building custom IFAKs select individual packs for full control over kit composition and seal count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFor most penetrating chest trauma scenarios, carry a HyFin® Vent Twin Pack — it provides both seals needed for entry and exit wounds in a single package. The individual pack is for restocking, secondary kit builds, and kit customization where Twin Pack format is not preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Hyfin Vent Chest Seal- Individual Pack Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin® Vent Individual Pack vs Twin Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Twin Pack contains two HyFin® Vent seals in a single package — the standard CoTCCC IFAK configuration that addresses both entry and exit wounds simultaneously. The individual pack contains one seal. For new kit builds, the Twin Pack is preferred; individual packs suit restocking and secondary kit configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin® Vent vs flat-style chest seals:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HyFin® Vent's vented design allows air to escape from the pleural space on exhalation while preventing ambient air entry on inhalation — addressing the pathophysiology of tension pneumothorax without requiring a provider to perform needle decompression in every chest wound case. Flat (non-vented) seals require monitoring for tension pneumothorax and may need to be burped or replaced with a vented seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoTCCC recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HyFin® Vent Chest Seal is CoTCCC-recommended for penetrating chest trauma. It is the standard chest seal referenced in TCCC and TECC curricula and included in military and law enforcement IFAK configurations worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the HyFin Vent Chest Seal CoTCCC-recommended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The HyFin® Vent Chest Seal is CoTCCC-recommended for penetrating chest trauma as a vented chest seal. It is the standard chest seal referenced in TCCC and TECC curricula, included in military IFAK configurations, and listed under federal supply NSN for government procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between the individual pack and the Twin Pack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The individual pack contains one HyFin® Vent Chest Seal; the Twin Pack contains two seals. For most penetrating chest trauma scenarios, two seals are needed — one for the entry wound and one for the exit wound. The Twin Pack is the standard CoTCCC IFAK configuration. Individual packs suit restocking, secondary kit builds, and custom kit configurations where only one additional seal is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the vented design of the HyFin® prevent tension pneumothorax?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HyFin® Vent's flutter-valve mechanism allows air to escape from the pleural space on exhalation, preventing the progressive air accumulation that leads to tension pneumothorax. On inhalation, the valve closes to prevent ambient air entry. This passive pressure-relief mechanism reduces the incidence of tension pneumothorax development under sealed chest wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the HyFin® Vent seal be applied through a plate carrier or clothing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HyFin® Vent is designed for direct skin application for optimal seal. If applied through clothing, the adhesive contact and seal integrity are compromised. Standard protocol is to remove or cut away clothing to expose the wound site for direct skin application. Some training scenarios practice clothing-through application as a degraded technique when direct access is not possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What NSN applies to the HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Individual Pack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: HyFin® Vent Chest Seals are listed in the DLA medical supply catalog. The specific NSN for the individual pack should be confirmed with North American Rescue or DLA cataloging. The Twin Pack also carries a separate NSN. Contact MED-TAC International for procurement support and current NSN data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: HyFin Vent individual chest seal, single vented chest seal, North American Rescue HyFin Vent, 6x6 vented chest seal, 3-channel chest seal, custom IFAK chest seal, CoTCCC vented chest seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443313963126,"sku":"MEDTAC0573","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-individual-pack-8455693.jpg?v=1763155893"},{"product_id":"hyfin-chest-seal","title":"Hyfin Chest Seal","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue — Chest Seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eHyFin® Chest Seal (Occlusive)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe non-vented 6″ × 6″ seal for posterior wounds, debris-rich environments, and the occlusive half of a combo protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNon-vented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6″ × 6″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e1.44 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eVented seals are first-line — but not every wound favors a vent. A posterior wound facing the ground, a debris-fouled site where vent channels would clog, or the second wound in a two-seal protocol can all seal more reliably with a fully occlusive dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhen a vent works against you, what seals the wound?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe HyFin® Chest Seal is the fully occlusive answer — same 6″ × 6″ footprint and enhanced hydrogel adhesive as the HyFin® Vent, with no vent channels. It is the seal for posterior wounds, heavy-debris environments, and the occlusive component in a USMC-style combo approach. NSN 6510-01-532-8019 supports military procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere It Wins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003ePosterior \u0026amp; Debris-Rich Wounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA fully occlusive barrier where vent geometry would face the ground or vent channels would foul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eCombo Protocol Component\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe occlusive half when one wound takes a vented seal and the other an occlusive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eEnhanced Hydrogel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSame aggressive adhesive as the Vent — holds on blood, sweat, and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eBurp-Capable Tab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLarge red elliptical tab gives a consistent burping mechanism if tension develops after placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003eNon-Vented Use per CoTCCC 2024 TCCC Guidelines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePer the 2024 TCCC Guidelines, vented seals are preferred for all open chest wounds; non-vented seals are applied when a vented seal is unavailable, for posterior wounds where venting cannot function, as the occlusive component of a multi-wound protocol, or where vent occlusion risk is extreme. Whenever a non-vented seal is used, monitor continuously for tension pneumothorax — rising distress, falling SpO₂, tracheal deviation — and be ready to burp the seal or decompress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Carries It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCombat medics \/ corpsmen\u003c\/strong\u003e — occlusive option for posterior and combo wounds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTactical \u0026amp; LE medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — debris-environment reliability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eMilitary procurement\u003c\/strong\u003e — NSN-stocked occlusive seal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003ePair It Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAn occlusive seal rarely travels alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-individual-pack\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ HyFin Vent (Individual)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAdd the vented first-line seal for entry\/exit pairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/ars-for-needle-decompression\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ ARS Needle Decompression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eDecompression for developing tension pneumothorax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Chest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eFull thoracic trauma collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eHyFin Occlusive Chest Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-chest-seal-7662616.jpg?v=1763155893\" alt=\"HyFin Chest Seal occlusive non-vented\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-chest-seal-4744802.jpg?v=1763155893\" alt=\"HyFin Chest Seal occlusive non-vented\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-chest-seal-4079821.jpg?v=1763155893\" alt=\"HyFin Chest Seal occlusive non-vented\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eThe Occlusive Half of the Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNon-Vented 6″ × 6″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNSN Stocked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:#faf7f7;border:1px solid #e6d2d2;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1414;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eItem # \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10-0015 (NAR) \/ MEDTAC0574 (MED-TAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-532-8019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNon-vented (fully occlusive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6″ × 6″ (excl. tab)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.44 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eEnhanced hydrogel — bloody \/ sweaty \/ hairy skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGuideline Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNon-vented per CoTCCC 2024 TCCC Guidelines — use when vented unavailable; monitor for tension pneumothorax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose the HyFin Chest Seal (Occlusive)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eHyFin Individual Occlusive Chest Seal (SKU: 10-0015, NSN: 6510-01-532-8019, SEL#: 09MS-02-THOR):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e1× HyFin Occlusive Chest Seal — 6 in. × 6 in., transparent, with red elliptical tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eEnhanced adhesive gel — bonds in blood, sweat, and hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eWriteable seal surface for patient treatment documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eIndividually packaged in Red-Tip Technology foil pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eFully occlusive — no pressure relief vents. Packaged: H 4.625 in. × W 7.5 in. × D 0.1 in. | Weight: 1.44 oz. Made in America, 100% latex free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosterior \/ back chest wounds on supine patients\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard use case for an occlusive seal: a vented seal placed on the back wound of a patient lying on their back can have the valve occluded by blood pooling. The occlusive HyFin eliminates that failure mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-needle-decompression site coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — after ARS or finger thoracostomy, the decompression site is covered with an occlusive seal. Tension pneumo risk has been reduced by active decompression; the occlusive seal closes the hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSMC and SOF protocols — the occlusive component\u003c\/strong\u003e — protocols specifying one vented + one occlusive use this as the occlusive seal. It is the non-vented component in the USMC HyFin Combo Pack (85-1045).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriteable surface for patient documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — the transparent seal surface accepts permanent marker; write application time and provider initials directly on the seal without additional tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFAK secondary seal staged alongside a primary HyFin Vent\u003c\/strong\u003e — the specific wound presentation determines which seal you reach for; stage both types and let clinical presentation guide selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcclusive vs. Vented — the clinical decision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Default to vented (HyFin Vent) for any penetrating chest wound where the patient has not been decompressed. Use occlusive (this product) for posterior wounds on supine patients, post-decompression site coverage, or per your specific unit protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor continuously:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any patient with an occlusive chest seal must be reassessed for tension pneumo every 5 minutes during transport. Signs: worsening dyspnea, decreasing SpO2, JVD, tracheal deviation. If tension pneumo develops under an occlusive seal, decompress immediately — do not lift-and-burp an occlusive; treat with ARS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHyFin Occlusive Chest Seal vs. Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Chest Seal (Occlusive, 10-0015) vs. HyFin Vent (10-0037 twin):\u003c\/strong\u003e Same 3M enhanced adhesive, same 6 × 6 inch format, same Red-Tip Technology packaging, same application technique. Only difference: no pressure relief channels on the occlusive. Which you use depends on wound location and decompression status — not preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Chest Seal vs. Halo Seal (non-vented):\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are CoTCCC-referenced occlusive chest seals with enhanced adhesive. HyFin enhanced adhesive gel has demonstrated stronger adhesion in wet-skin comparative testing. Both are clinically acceptable; HyFin is the more commonly procurement-specified in military and LE contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Chest Seal (single, 10-0015) vs. USMC Combo Pack (85-1045):\u003c\/strong\u003e The single HyFin Chest Seal is ordered when you need the occlusive component alone. The USMC Combo Pack contains one HyFin Vent + one HyFin Chest Seal in a single resealable pouch — order the Combo Pack if your unit runs the vented\/occlusive dual-seal protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Chest Seal vs. Asherman Chest Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Asherman is a vented product — not an occlusive seal and not a direct comparison. For occlusive chest wound coverage, the HyFin Chest Seal (10-0015) is the purpose-built choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How is this different from the HyFin Vent?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HyFin Chest Seal (10-0015) is fully occlusive — no pressure relief channels. The HyFin Vent uses a patented 3-channel valve that vents on exhalation and occludes on inhalation. Same 6 × 6 inch size, same enhanced adhesive, same application technique. The clinical difference is significant: the vented version allows tension pneumo relief through the valve; the occlusive does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: When would I use this instead of the vented version?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Three primary indications: (1) Posterior wounds on a supine patient — blood pools against the back, which can occlude a vented valve. (2) Post-needle-decompression site coverage — tension pneumo has been addressed; occlusive seals the hole. (3) Unit protocol specifies occlusive for the exit wound (USMC protocol). When in doubt, use the vented version — it is the safer default for anterior wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN for procurement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: NSN: 6510-01-532-8019. SEL#: 09MS-02-THOR (CoTCCC medical device selection list). MED-TAC is SDVOSB-certified for government procurement support. Contact orders@tactical-medicine.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can I write on the seal after application?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The transparent seal surface accepts permanent marker — write application time and your initials directly on the seal. This is a deliberate design feature for patient tracking in mass casualty and CASEVAC settings. Use a permanent marker (Sharpie), not a washable marker, which smears under bloody\/wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is this sold as a single unit or in packs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HyFin Chest Seal (10-0015) is a single-unit item. For a vented + occlusive combination, see the USMC HyFin Chest Seal Combo Pack (85-1045). For two vented seals, see the HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack (10-0037).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: HyFin occlusive chest seal, non-vented chest seal, North American Rescue HyFin, posterior chest wound seal, NSN 6510-01-532-8019, 6x6 occlusive seal, made in USA chest seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443314913398,"sku":"MEDTAC0574","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hyfin-chest-seal-4079821.jpg?v=1763155893"},{"product_id":"fox-chest-seal-twin-pack","title":"FOX Chest Seal - TWIN PACK","description":"\u003c!-- FOX Chest Seal Twin Pack — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFOX Chest Seal Twin Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: MEDTAC0596) by Fox Medical is a vented chest seal system providing two corrugated-tab seals in compact IFAK-sized packaging (6.25\" × 6.25\"). Each 5\" × 5\" seal uses medical-grade hydrogel adhesive, a corrugated high-visibility peel tab for venting\/re-sealing, and FDA Listed \/ CE Marked construction. Temperature range: -18°C to +55°C. 5-year shelf life. Latex-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFox Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU (MED-TAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMEDTAC0596\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented — corrugated peel-tab vent \/ re-seal mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 seals per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5\" × 5\" (seal), 6.25\" × 6.25\" (packaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaged Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e0.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.5 oz (twin pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMedical-grade hydrogel — effective on wet\/hairy\/bloody skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMaximum Wound Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eInjuries up to 15 cm maximum length\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e-18°C (0°F) to +55°C (131°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRegulatory Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFDA Listed, CE Marked\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eLatex Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFOX Chest Seal Twin Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is a field-tested vented chest seal system designed for law enforcement tactical units, military responders, and public safety personnel who require a compact, IFAK-compatible chest seal with proven adhesion in extreme conditions. The FOX seal's distinguishing feature is its corrugated, high-visibility peel tab — a design element that serves dual purposes. First, it provides a tactile gripping surface for removing the seal from the wound (burping) to relieve pressure or for full removal. Second, when re-applied, the corrugated surface forms the venting mechanism that allows air egress while the hydrogel maintains the peripheral seal around the wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe simple no-valve design is intentionally straightforward: there are no mechanical components to fail, clog, or require orientation adjustment. The vent mechanism relies on the geometry of the corrugated tab and the elasticity of the adhesive seal, keeping the design reliable across the full temperature range from 0°F to 131°F. The compact 6.25\" × 6.25\" packaged dimensions and 0.125\" depth allow both seals in the twin pack to fit within standard IFAK pouches without modification. At 1.5 oz for both seals, the FOX Twin Pack offers excellent weight efficiency for operators managing kit weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe FOX Chest Seal can cover wounds up to 15 cm maximum length — important in blast injury scenarios where wound margins may be irregular or larger than typical puncture wounds. The hydrogel adhesive maintains bond strength on skin contaminated with blood, sweat, hair, sand, and water. Each package includes 4 tear notches for rapid one-handed opening under stress. For complete chest trauma options, see MED-TAC's full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest \u0026amp; thoracic supplies collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or integrate this product into a complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Application Instructions --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eApplication Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpose the wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove clothing, clear blood and moisture from the wound site as much as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen package at tear notch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four tear notches allow opening in any orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter and apply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center the seal over the wound. The corrugated peel tab should be positioned for easy access. Press firmly from center outward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat exit wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply the second seal to the exit wound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurp if needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e If tension pneumothorax develops, grasp the corrugated peel tab and lift the seal edge to release pressure, then re-apply firmly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Fox Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443342012534,"sku":"MEDTAC0596","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/fox-chest-seal-twin-pack-6133709.jpg?v=1780703734"},{"product_id":"beacon-chest-seal-occlusive-non-vented","title":"Beacon Chest Seal - Occlusive\/Non-Vented","description":"\u003c!-- Beacon™ Chest Seal — Occlusive\/Non-Vented — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBeacon™ Chest Seal — Occlusive\/Non-Vented\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: BCSK) by Beacon Medical is a fully occlusive chest seal in a single, IFAK-sized kit format. The 6\" round seal uses medical-grade hydrogel adhesive, vacuum-sealed packaging with 4 tear notches, and a large release tab — designed to conform and adhere on all body surfaces. Preserves function when folded or rolled. Latex-free. 2 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBeacon Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBCSK (Single Pack — Kit Size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNon-vented (fully occlusive) — no vent channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSingle pack, kit size (IFAK-compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSeal Shape\/Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6\" round\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMedical-grade hydrogel — adheres through blood, sweat, hair, sand, water\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVacuum-sealed, lightweight puncture-resistant pouch with 4 tear notches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTransparent — for accurate placement over wound\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFolded\/Rolled Durability\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFunction and integrity preserved when folded or rolled\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eLatex Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBeacon™ Chest Seal (Non-Vented)\u003c\/strong\u003e is Beacon Medical's occlusive chest seal — a fully closing barrier dressing for penetrating chest wounds where a simple, reliable mechanical seal is the treatment priority. The 6\" round design optimizes coverage geometry for thoracic wounds, and the hydrogel adhesive is formulated to bond to skin exposed to blood, sweat, hair, sand, and water — the environmental conditions that commonly challenge chest seal adhesion in both trauma and tactical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Beacon seal's construction specifically addresses conformability: the circular shape and flexible seal material allow it to conform and adhere to the natural contours of the chest wall, including over ribs and across paramedian anatomy. The large release tab is positioned to facilitate both initial application and subsequent wound management — including burping the seal if tension develops after application. The vacuum-sealed packaging with 4 tear notches (one at each corner) allows rapid access in any orientation, a design detail that matters when a responder needs to open the package with one hand or gloved hands in poor lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe kit-size format is designed for direct placement into standard IFAK pouches. Unlike some chest seals whose rigid packaging prevents folding without compromising the seal, the Beacon's construction maintains function and integrity even after being folded or rolled — important for IFAKs that are compressed in storage or worn under load. For operators who want vented capability, the Beacon Chest Seal Vented (SKU: BCSK-Vent) uses the same platform with an integrated vent. Browse MED-TAC's complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest \u0026amp; thoracic collection\u003c\/a\u003e or integrate this product into an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Application Instructions --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eApplication Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpose and clear wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove clothing, wipe away excess blood and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tear at any of the 4 corner notches for rapid access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter and apply:\u003c\/strong\u003e The transparent backing allows accurate wound-centered placement. Press firmly from center outward, ensuring the full adhesive perimeter contacts the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat exit wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a second seal (separate purchase) to the exit wound if present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for tension pneumothorax. If tension signs develop, grasp the release tab, lift the seal edge to burp accumulated air, and re-apply firmly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Beacon Medical","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack - Kit Size","offer_id":20443423604854,"sku":"BCSK","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/beacon-chest-seal-occlusivenon-vented-8017105.jpg?v=1780705726"},{"product_id":"beacon-chest-seal-vented","title":"Beacon Chest Seal - Vented","description":"\u003c!-- Beacon™ Chest Seal — Vented — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBeacon™ Chest Seal — Vented\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: BCSK-Vent) by Beacon Medical is a single-pack vented chest seal in IFAK kit size, featuring a 6\" round profile, medical-grade hydrogel adhesive, transparent backing for wound-centered placement, and vacuum-sealed packaging with 4 tear notches. The integrated vent allows air and blood egress consistent with CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal practice. Preserves function when folded or rolled. 2 oz. Latex-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBeacon Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBCSK-Vent (Single Pack — Kit Size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented — integrated vent for air and blood egress\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSingle pack, kit size (IFAK-compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSeal Shape\/Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6\" round\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMedical-grade hydrogel — adheres through blood, sweat, hair, sand, water\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTransparent — for accurate wound-centered placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVacuum-sealed, lightweight puncture-resistant pouch with 4 tear notches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFolded\/Rolled Durability\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFunction and integrity preserved when folded or rolled\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGuideline Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented — consistent with CoTCCC-recommended practice for open chest wounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eLatex Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBeacon™ Chest Seal Vented\u003c\/strong\u003e is the vented version of the Beacon platform — delivering the CoTCCC-preferred vented chest seal treatment in a single IFAK-sized kit. The integrated vent allows air and blood to drain from the chest cavity during exhalation while preventing re-entry during inhalation, reducing the risk of tension pneumothorax converting an open pneumothorax into a life-threatening tension event. The 2024 TCCC Guidelines from CoTCCC specify that vented chest seals should be applied to all open and sucking chest wounds when available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Beacon Vented uses the same 6\" round hydrogel platform as the Beacon Non-Vented — the transparent backing, the large release tab, the conformable adhesive design, and the vacuum-sealed 4-notch packaging are identical between the two versions. The vented variant adds the vent mechanism, allowing responders to standardize on a single product platform (Beacon) while selecting vented or non-vented format based on wound type and protocol. Function and integrity are preserved when the seal has been folded or rolled during IFAK carry, and the lightweight puncture-resistant packaging protects the seal and adhesive throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Beacon Vented can be used alone for single-wound presentations, or paired with the Beacon Non-Vented for through-and-through bilateral wound treatment — the two-seal USMC combo approach using the same manufacturer's platform. For organizations that want to standardize on Beacon Medical products for ease of training and logistics, the Beacon platform provides a complete occlusive and vented chest seal capability. See MED-TAC's complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest \u0026amp; thoracic collection\u003c\/a\u003e or configure a complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Application Instructions --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eApplication Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpose and clear wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove clothing from the chest; wipe away excess blood and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tear at any of the 4 corner notches for rapid single-hand access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlign vent and apply:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best drainage, position the vent so that gravity assists drainage when possible. Center the seal using the transparent backing to confirm wound alignment. Press firmly from center outward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat exit wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a second seal (separate pack) to the exit wound if present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assess respiratory status and SpO₂. If tension develops despite the vented seal, burp the seal using the release tab or proceed to needle decompression per TCCC protocol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Vented vs. Non-Vented Reference --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eBeacon Vented vs. Beacon Non-Vented: When to Use Each\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Beacon Vented (BCSK-Vent) is the CoTCCC-preferred choice for anterior (front) chest wounds where the vent can function properly. The Beacon Non-Vented (BCSK) is appropriate for posterior (back) wounds where gravity positioning may prevent vent drainage, or as backup when vented seals are unavailable. Pairing one Beacon Vented and one Beacon Non-Vented covers the complete range of through-and-through wound treatment scenarios within a single product family — simplifying training, restocking, and logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Beacon Medical","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack - Kit Size","offer_id":20443423735926,"sku":"BCSK-Vent","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/beacon-chest-seal-vented-9736343.jpg?v=1763155871"},{"product_id":"halo-vent-ifak-two-pack-1","title":"HALO Vent IFAK Two Pack","description":"\u003c!-- HALO Vent IFAK Two Pack — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHALO Vent IFAK Two Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: Halo-vent) by Tactical Medical Solutions provides two HALO™ Vent vented chest seals in IFAK-sized packaging (7\" × 5\"). Each 6.5\" × 5.5\" vented seal features 4 vent positions for orientation-independent air and blood egress, medical-grade hydrogel with scrim reinforcement, and a 6-year shelf life. Both seals treat entry and exit wounds with the CoTCCC-preferred vented design. 2 oz. Latex-free. Made in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions (TacMed Solutions) \/ Boundtree Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHalo-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented — 4 vent positions, orientation-independent\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 HALO™ Vent seals per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6.5\" × 5.5\" (IFAK size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e7\" × 5\" (IFAK size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHALO Gel — hydrogel with scrim reinforcement + outer tape edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e-30°F to 140°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHALO Vent IFAK Two Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the all-vented version of the HALO chest seal system, designed for responders who carry both seals as vented and want to treat entry and exit wounds with the CoTCCC-preferred vented design. The 2024 TCCC Guidelines from the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care specify that vented chest seals are the first-line choice for penetrating chest wounds, with non-vented seals as backup when vented seals are unavailable. The HALO Vent IFAK Two Pack provides two vented seals in a single IFAK-sized package, ensuring both wounds can be treated with the preferred seal type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eEach HALO™ Vent seal features 4 vent positions arranged around the seal periphery. This orientation-independent venting design means the seal will function and drain regardless of the casualty's position — a critical advantage in tactical scenarios where patients may be in prone, lateral, or Trendelenburg positions during extrication and transport. The 4-vent design also provides redundancy: if one or two vents become occluded with blood or tissue, the remaining vent positions continue to function. Combined with the large pull tab for placement and wound burping, and the oval shape for anatomical conformity, the HALO Vent provides reliable vented chest seal performance across a wide range of tactical scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe HALO Gel adhesive — hydrogel with scrim reinforcement and an outer tape edge — is one of the most studied chest seal adhesive systems in military medicine. It maintains adhesion in the presence of blood, sweat, sand, and water across an operating temperature range of -30°F to 140°F. The durable, puncture and tear-resistant packaging protects seal integrity during IFAK carry, even when the pack is folded or crushed. For complete chest trauma capability, browse MED-TAC's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest \u0026amp; thoracic supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or configure a complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Vented Chest Seal Priority --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eWhy Vented Chest Seals Are the Standard of Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSince 2013, TCCC guidelines have recommended vented chest seals as the preferred first-line treatment for open and sucking chest wounds. Animal studies demonstrated that non-vented (occlusive) seals applied to open pneumothoraces with intrathoracic air leak can convert an open pneumothorax into a tension pneumothorax — a rapidly fatal condition. Vented seals prevent this conversion by providing a controlled egress pathway. The HALO Vent Two Pack ensures that both the entry and exit wounds of a through-and-through injury receive vented treatment, consistent with the highest standard of care for penetrating chest trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Boundtree Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20655553937526,"sku":"Halo-vent","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/halo-vent-ifak-two-pack-4245886.jpg?v=1763155869"},{"product_id":"halo-seal-ifak-two-pack","title":"HALO Seal IFAK Two Pack","description":"\u003c!-- HALO Seal IFAK Two Pack — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHALO Seal IFAK Two Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e by Tactical Medical Solutions contains two HALO™ Seal non-vented (occlusive) chest seals in IFAK-sized packaging (7\" × 5\"). Each 6.5\" × 5.5\" seal uses scrim-reinforced HALO Gel hydrogel adhesive with an outer tape edge for reliable adhesion from -30°F to 140°F. This two-pack provides occlusive treatment for both entry and exit wounds in a single, compact package. 6-year shelf life. 1.76 oz. Latex-free. Made in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions (TacMed Solutions) \/ Medical Devices, Inc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNon-vented (fully occlusive) — no vent channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 HALO™ Seal (non-vented) per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6.5\" × 5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e7\" × 5\" (IFAK size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.76 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHALO Gel — scrim-reinforced hydrogel + outer tape edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e-30°F to 140°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHALO Seal IFAK Two Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original, time-proven HALO chest seal — the occlusive (non-vented) version — packaged as two seals in a compact IFAK-compatible format. The HALO™ Seal was one of the original military chest seals and has an extensive operational history in U.S. and allied military medicine. While CoTCCC guidelines now recommend vented seals as the first-line option, non-vented seals remain clinically appropriate and widely issued, particularly in environments where organizations have established protocols for applying occlusive seals and monitoring for tension pneumothorax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe HALO Seal works as a purely mechanical barrier: when applied to a sucking chest wound, it prevents atmospheric air from entering the pleural space through the wound on each inhalation. The oval shape of the seal is specifically designed to conform to the natural curvature of the chest wall, including the areas overlying ribs and the paramedian anatomy. The large pull tab allows for effective placement and, importantly, for wound burping if tension develops — the provider grasps the tab and lifts the seal edge to release accumulated pressure without full seal removal, then re-applies firmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe HALO Gel adhesive system — hydrogel reinforced with scrim to prevent high-temperature migration, combined with an outer tape edge for extreme temperature performance — maintains bond integrity from -30°F to 140°F in wet, bloody, and contaminated conditions. The durable packaging is impervious to water, air, and gases, and is puncture and tear resistant, protecting the seals throughout IFAK carry. The 7\" × 5\" IFAK-sized package fits standard medical pouches without modification. For all chest trauma supplies, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMED-TAC's chest \u0026amp; thoracic collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Important Clinical Note --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eClinical Note: Non-Vented Seal Protocol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003ePer the 2024 CoTCCC TCCC Guidelines, when a non-vented chest seal is applied, the casualty should be monitored for the potential development of tension pneumothorax. Signs include worsening respiratory distress, decreasing oxygen saturation, absent breath sounds on the affected side, and hemodynamic compromise. If tension develops, the immediate first step is to burp or remove the chest seal. If this does not resolve the tension, proceed to needle decompression. This monitoring protocol is standard practice and does not represent a contraindication to using non-vented seals — they are appropriate tools in the right context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Boundtree Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20655569567862,"sku":null,"price":15.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/halo-seal-ifak-two-pack-7752968.jpg?v=1780527974"},{"product_id":"spear-simplified-pneumothorax-emergency-air-release-device","title":"SPEAR - Simplified Pneumothorax Emergency Air Release) Device","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue — Needle Decompression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eSPEAR Needle Decompression Device\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA next-generation needle decompression system — 10 Ga. × 3.75″ catheter, spin-lock connection, fenestrated soft tip, one-way audible check valve, and anterior or lateral capability. Engineered against the known failure modes of conventional single-function needles. CoTCCC-recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e10 Ga. × 3.75″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFenestrated tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eAudible check valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eCoTCCC-recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax is among the most time-critical reversible causes of preventable traumatic death — yet needle thoracostomy fails an estimated 20–50% of the time even for trained professionals, driven by insufficient needle length, catheter kinking, tip occlusion, premature needle-catheter separation, and no way to confirm success in a loud, chaotic scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhat if the device was built against every one of those failure modes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThat's the SPEAR. Every feature is a deliberate, evidence-based engineering decision: a longer 3.75″ catheter for pleural reach, a 10-gauge lumen for faster relief, a spin-lock that prevents premature separation, three fenestrations plus an open soft tip for four decompression paths, a detachable one-way check valve that whistles on success, and centimeter depth markings for insertion control. Anterior or lateral capable, in a rugged pen-style case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eEngineered Against Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e3.75″ Catheter Reach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHalf an inch beyond the 3.25″ CoTCCC length — reaching the pleural space in higher-BMI and edematous chests where short needles miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e10-Gauge Flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRoughly 2.5× the cross-sectional area of a 14-gauge catheter for faster, more complete pressure relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eSpin-Lock + Fenestrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLocks needle to catheter against premature separation; three fenestrations plus the open tip give four paths against occlusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eAudible Confirmation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA low-pressure one-way check valve whistles on successful entry — confirmation in noisy environments where visual cues fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003eProvider Scope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNeedle decompression is an invasive procedure reserved for credentialed providers operating within their scope of practice, training, and local protocol. The SPEAR supports both CoTCCC-recognized decompression sites — anterior (2nd ICS-MCL) and lateral (4th–5th ICS-AAL) — selected by the provider per protocol. This listing describes the device; it is not a substitute for formal training and provides no procedural technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Carries It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTactical \u0026amp; combat medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — tension pneumothorax at point of injury\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS \u0026amp; flight crews\u003c\/strong\u003e — decompression with audible confirmation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCredentialed providers\u003c\/strong\u003e — anterior or lateral site capability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eRound Out Thoracic Capability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eDecompression pairs with chest seals and thoracic supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Chest \u0026amp; Thoracic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eChest seals and thoracostomy supplies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eMassive-hemorrhage collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ IFAK Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eComplete prebuilt aid kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSPEAR Device\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/spear-simplified-pneumothorax-emergency-air-release-device-9256384.jpg?v=1763155870\" alt=\"NAR SPEAR Needle Decompression Device\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/spear-simplified-pneumothorax-emergency-air-release-device-8666513.jpg?v=1763155870\" alt=\"NAR SPEAR Needle Decompression Device\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/spear-simplified-pneumothorax-emergency-air-release-device-5791093.jpg?v=1763155871\" alt=\"NAR SPEAR Needle Decompression Device\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eBuilt to Succeed First Attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e10 Ga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eAudible Valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:#faf7f7;border:1px solid #e6d2d2;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1414;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10-0051\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCatheter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10 Ga. × 3.75″ (9.5 cm), flexible kink-resistant, soft tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFenestrations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3 along catheter length plus open tip (4 air paths)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne-Way Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDetachable low-pressure check valve; audible whistle on decompression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDepth Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCentimeter graduations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDecompression Sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAnterior (2nd ICS-MCL) or lateral (4th–5th ICS-AAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight \/ Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1 oz; rugged pen-style case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterile, single-use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCoTCCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoTCCC-recommended (10 Ga. × 3.25″+ for needle decompression)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen To Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtext:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tension pneumothorax at point of injury in high-BMI casualty — 3.75″ catheter reaches the pleural space where shorter 14G needles fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtext:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lateral (4th–5th ICS-AAL) decompression when anterior site is blocked by body armor — SPEAR's 3.75″ catheter reaches both sites without equipment change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtext:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noisy CASEVAC helicopter environment — audible check valve whistle confirms successful decompression when visual assessment is impossible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtext:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-attempt critical procedure under fire — spin-lock prevents premature needle-catheter separation; four fenestrations prevent tip occlusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e After confirmed decompression (audible valve whistle), leave the SPEAR catheter in place and monitor for re-accumulation during CASEVAC — do not remove without access to definitive care.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPEAR (10 Ga. × 3.75″) vs. ARS (14 Ga. × 3.25″):\u003c\/strong\u003e The ARS is the standard CoTCCC NDC device; the SPEAR is next-generation with larger gauge, longer catheter, fenestrations, and audible confirmation. Both are CoTCCC-recognized; the SPEAR addresses the known failure modes of the 14G design. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest and thoracic supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPEAR vs. simple thoracostomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SPEAR is a needle decompression device (less invasive, faster); simple thoracostomy is a finger procedure for definitive pleural access. Advanced providers should carry both as CoTCCC recognizes both interventions. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest thoracic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPEAR vs. SAM Chest Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest seals occlude open chest wounds; needle decompression addresses tension pneumothorax from trapped air. They address different pathophysiology and are complementary — not alternatives. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest thoracic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the SPEAR fenestrated catheter compare to a standard 14-gauge NDC needle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The SPEAR's 10-gauge, 3.75-inch catheter provides approximately 2.5× the cross-sectional area of a 14-gauge needle and four independent air pathways (three fenestrations plus the open tip) versus one. Research on fenestrated catheters shows approximately twice the patency success rate compared to single-port designs. The spin-lock additionally prevents the premature needle-catheter separation that is a recognized failure mode of standard assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the SPEAR be used for lateral thoracic decompression per current CoTCCC guidelines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The SPEAR is specifically designed to support both anterior (2nd ICS-MCL) and lateral (4th–5th ICS-AAL) decompression sites. At 3.75 inches, the catheter length is sufficient for chest-wall traversal at both sites in the vast majority of adult patients, including higher-BMI individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What training is required to carry the SPEAR device?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Needle decompression is restricted to credentialed providers: 68W, IDC, 18D, paramedic, or equivalent with local medical director authorization. A formal TCCC provider course is required; CoTCCC does not authorize Combat Lifesavers for needle decompression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN for the NAR SPEAR Device?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The SPEAR Device SKU is 10-0051. For current NSN and DoD\/GSA procurement information, contact NAR directly or check the MED-TAC International chest and thoracic supplies collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What happens to the SPEAR check valve after the needle is removed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The SPEAR's one-way check valve is detachable. After needle removal and confirmed catheter placement, the valve can be transferred to the catheter hub to continue functioning as a Heimlich-type valve — allowing air to exit while preventing atmospheric air from re-entering. It can also be removed entirely per provider protocol and medical director guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR SPEAR, needle decompression device, 10 gauge decompression needle, tension pneumothorax needle, fenestrated decompression catheter, North American Rescue 10-0051\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20704432128118,"sku":"10-0051","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/spear-simplified-pneumothorax-emergency-air-release-device-3031801.jpg?v=1763155870"},{"product_id":"curaplex-chest-decompression-kit","title":"Curaplex Chest Decompression Kit","description":"\u003c!-- Curaplex Chest Decompression Kit — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Curaplex Chest Decompression Kit is a complete, ready-to-deploy tension pneumothorax management set providing a 14 Ga. × 3.25\" decompression catheter needle alongside all procedural support supplies — gauze pads, CSR wrap, syringes, stopcocks with extension tubing, PVP prep swabsticks, and gloves — packaged in a compact First Aid Kit box for EMS, hospital, and tactical medical use. SKU MEDTAC0708.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eCuraplex (Bound Tree Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSKU (MED-TAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMEDTAC0708 | Bound Tree #680025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003ePrimary Catheter Needle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e14 Ga. × 3.25\" (8.25 cm) IV catheter — decompression use, 4 units included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eGauze Pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e6 pads, 4 in. × 4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eSterilization Wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e1 CSR wrap, 24 in. × 24 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSyringes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e2 × 20 mL syringes with Luer Slip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eStopcocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e2 × 3-way stopcocks with 20 in. extension tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSkin Prep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e4 PVP (povidone-iodine) swabsticks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eGloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e2 pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCompact First Aid Kit box for portability and storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status (Catheter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e14 Ga. × 3.25\" meets CoTCCC-recommended needle decompression specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Kit Contents Detail --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eFull Kit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eIV catheter, 14 Ga. × 2\" (for decompression per protocol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eGauze pads, 4 in. × 4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eCSR sterilization wrap, 24 in. × 24 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSyringes, 20 mL with Luer Slip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eStopcocks, 3-way with 20 in. extension tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePVP swabsticks (povidone-iodine skin prep)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e2 pr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eExamination gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eFirst Aid Kit box (packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Curaplex Chest Decompression Kit provides EMS agencies, emergency departments, tactical medicine units, and training programs with a comprehensive, all-in-one procedural kit for needle chest decompression and pleural management. Unlike a standalone decompression needle, this kit supplies the full complement of support materials needed for a complete needle thoracostomy procedure: antiseptic prep, sterile field creation, catheter, aspiration capability (syringe + stopcock), wound management (gauze), and procedural protection (gloves) — all in one organized, compact box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe inclusion of four 14 Ga. × 2\" IV catheters gives providers multiple decompression attempts from a single kit — important in mass casualty incidents (MCI) where multiple patients may require simultaneous intervention, or in scenarios where initial attempts fail and a second NDC is required. The 20 mL syringes and 3-way stopcocks with 20-inch extension tubing support aspiration-based decompression techniques used in some hospital and advanced prehospital protocols, where fluid or air aspiration through the stopcock\/syringe system allows more controlled decompression than passive venting alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe CSR (Central Supply Room) sterilization wrap creates a sterile field on any surface, extending procedural sterility in hospital, ambulance, and field settings. The PVP (povidone-iodine) swabsticks provide iodine-based antimicrobial skin preparation — a reliable and widely compatible antiseptic for pre-procedure site prep. The compact First Aid Kit box keeps all components organized and allows the kit to be stored in a vehicle drug box, crash cart shelf, or medical bag compartment without components becoming disorganized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Who This Kit Is For --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eIdeal Use Environments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMS \/ ALS units:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete procedural support from a single kit; meets standard paramedic chest decompression protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency departments and urgent care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comprehensive kit reduces time spent assembling individual supplies from multiple locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactical medical teams (TEMS, SWAT medical):\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple catheters support bilateral decompression or backup attempts from one kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass casualty staging areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple catheters per kit support multi-patient scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkills training and simulation labs:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-in-one packaging supports procedural training without sourcing individual components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Products --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor purpose-built tactical decompression needles with TCCC-specific features (flash chambers, clip-on cases, fenestrated catheters), see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eNAR ARS®, SPEAR®, Dart™, and Russell PneumoFix®\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/respiratory-support\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eRespiratory Support\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Curaplex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21182806294646,"sku":"MEDTAC0708","price":46.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/curaplex-chest-decompression-kit-8386831.jpg?v=1780703250"},{"product_id":"sentinel-chest-trauma-kit","title":"SENTINEL Chest Trauma Kit","description":"\u003c!-- SENTINEL® Chest Trauma Kit — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSENTINEL® Chest Trauma Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: MEDTAC0781) by Combat Medical Systems is the most comprehensive all-in-one chest trauma intervention package available — combining the Sentinel™ vented chest seal, the Dart® 14-gauge 3.25\" needle decompression catheter, and the Dart® Target anatomical placement guide in a single 6.88\" × 1.0\" IFAK-compatible package. Weight: 3 oz. FDA Listed. 5-year shelf life. 100% Made in USA. TAA compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCombat Medical Systems (Safeguard Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU (MED-TAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMEDTAC0781\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× Sentinel™ Chest Seal (vented), 1× Dart® Needle (14G × 3.25\"), 1× Dart® Target placement guide, 1× non-woven wipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eChest Seal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented — dual-vent technology, 360° Sentinel 10x™ acrylate adhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNeedle Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e14-gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNeedle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3.25 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCatheter\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eThick-walled, uniform — minimizes kinking for first-attempt decompression\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eKit Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6.88\" L × 1.0\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eKit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRegulatory Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFDA Listed, single patient use\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eProcurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAvailable Direct, Prime Vendor, ECAT, CEC, GSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e100% Made in USA, TAA Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax is the third leading cause of preventable battlefield death. The \u003cstrong\u003eSENTINEL® Chest Trauma Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the only commercially available chest trauma system that integrates all three critical interventions for managing open chest wounds and tension pneumothorax in a single compact package: (1) the Sentinel™ vented chest seal for sealing open wounds; (2) the Dart® needle decompression catheter for relieving tension; and (3) the Dart® Target anatomical placement guide for accurate needle insertion — even for providers at any skill level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Dart® Target is unique in the chest decompression space. It is the only proven and effective needle placement guide for chest decompression, ensuring the needle is correctly positioned at the 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line — the CoTCCC-specified site for needle decompression (NDC). The guide exceeds the 5th to 95th percentile population range, making it effective across diverse casualty body types. The Dart® 14-gauge, 3.25\" catheter uses a thick-walled, uniform construction specifically designed to minimize kinking in the intercostal space — a documented cause of first-attempt decompression failure with standard thin-wall catheters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe entire kit dimensions are 6.88\" × 1.0\" diameter and weighs 3 oz — exceptionally low cube claim for a complete chest trauma kit, per Safeguard Medical's own specifications. The easy-access kit packaging protects contents in rugged operational conditions. The kit also includes a highly absorbent non-woven wipe for wound site preparation. For needle decompression as a standalone supply, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/medsource-labs-n-i-k-needle-decompression-indicator-kit\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMedSource Labs NIK Needle Decompression Indicator Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse MED-TAC's complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest \u0026amp; thoracic supplies collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Step-by-Step Treatment Protocol --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eTreatment Protocol (TCCC Framework)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssess for open chest wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify penetrating chest trauma, sucking chest wound, or signs of tension pneumothorax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply Sentinel Chest Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the non-woven wipe to clear the wound site; apply the Sentinel seal centered over the wound. Dual vents allow simultaneous blood and air egress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assess SpO₂, respiratory status, breath sounds, and hemodynamics. If the chest seal effectively manages the open wound without tension developing, continue monitoring during evacuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf tension pneumothorax develops — burp or remove seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per TCCC guidelines, if tension signs appear (respiratory distress, decreasing SpO₂, absent breath sounds, shock), burp or remove the Sentinel seal first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle decompression with Dart® Target + Dart® Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the Dart Target at the 2nd ICS midclavicular line. Insert the 14G × 3.25\" Dart needle perpendicular to the chest wall to the hub; hold 5-10 seconds. Remove needle, leave catheter in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReassess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm decompression success. Re-apply the chest seal. Monitor continuously until definitive care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Combat Medical Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22632720990326,"sku":"MEDTAC0781","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/sentinel-chest-trauma-kit-5610691.jpg?v=1780700001"},{"product_id":"lightning-x-vented-chest-seal-single-pack","title":"Lightning X Vented Chest Seal - Single Pack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eLightning X · Vented Chest Seal\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eVented Chest Seal — Single Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eA low-profile vented chest seal (8.7 cm diameter) with 3-channel flutter valve for tension pneumothorax prevention. IFAK-ready single pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Lightning X Vented Chest Seal?\u003c\/strong\u003e A single-unit vented chest seal designed for IFAK integration. The 3-channel flutter valve allows air to escape on exhalation while preventing air ingress, managing the risk of tension pneumothorax from penetrating thoracic trauma. Packaged for individual IFAK or first-aid kit builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eLightning X Products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented (3-channel flutter valve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e8.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSingle unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSingle-use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIFAK, trauma kit, individual first-aid kit builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Lightning X Vented Chest Seal is a 3-channel flutter valve chest seal designed for IFAK and trauma kit builds where cost and pack size matter. Penetrating chest trauma creates an open wound that can allow air to enter the pleural space with each breath; a chest seal occludes the wound while the vented flutter valve allows accumulated air to escape on exhalation, preventing tension pneumothorax — a rapidly fatal complication if untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe single-unit pack format is ideal for building individual IFAKs, vehicle trauma kits, or team medical kits at scale. Chest seals are typically deployed in pairs — one for the entry wound and one for the exit wound — so two singles or a twin-pack are standard for a complete TCCC-aligned kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-seals\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest Seals\u003c\/a\u003e collection or explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: vented chest seal, IFAK chest seal, Lightning X chest seal, flutter valve chest seal, penetrating chest trauma seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;\"\u003eSee product FAQ below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lightning X","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29507806134390,"sku":"MEDTAC0842","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/lightning-x-vented-chest-seal-single-pack-2323076.jpg?v=1780706887"},{"product_id":"halo-seal-combo-ifak-two-pack","title":"HALO Seal COMBO  IFAK Two Pack","description":"\u003c!-- HALO Seal COMBO IFAK Two Pack — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHALO Seal COMBO IFAK Two Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: 1216-10012) by Tactical Medical Solutions provides one HALO™ Seal (non-vented\/occlusive) and one HALO™ Vent (vented — 4 vent positions) in a compact IFAK-sized package measuring 7\" × 5\". Both seals measure 6.5\" × 5.5\" deployed and use HALO's proprietary medical-grade hydrogel with scrim reinforcement for secure adhesion in all operational environments. 6-year shelf life, latex-free, Made in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions (TacMed Solutions) \/ Boundtree Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1216-10012\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× HALO™ Seal (non-vented) + 1× HALO™ Vent (4-position vented)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSeal Dimensions (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6.5\" × 5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e7\" × 5\" (IFAK size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6 oz (per product data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHALO Gel — medical-grade hydrogel with scrim reinforcement\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e-30°F to 140°F (-34°C to 60°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHALO Seal COMBO IFAK Two Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the combat-proven HALO™ system's answer to a single package capable of managing any penetrating chest trauma scenario. The HALO™ Seal (occlusive, non-vented) creates a complete mechanical barrier against air entry — the original use case for chest seals in military medicine. The HALO™ Vent (vented) adds a 4-position vent system that allows air and blood egress while preventing re-entry. Having both types in one IFAK-sized package means responders never face the clinical dilemma of having the wrong seal type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eHALO's proprietary adhesive system combines two elements: the HALO Gel — a medical-grade hydrogel reinforced with scrim, a non-woven material that prevents gel migration in high-heat environments — and an outer tape edge that performs reliably in both freezing temperatures and high heat. This dual-layer adhesive approach, combined with the oval seal shape designed to conform to the natural curvature of the chest wall, gives HALO seals a wide operational temperature range of -30°F to 140°F. The IFAK-sized packaging (7\" × 5\") is designed to fit existing IFAK pockets without modification. Each seal retains its effectiveness even when folded or crushed during carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eHALO products are manufactured in the USA and have been issued in large quantities to U.S. military units and allied forces since their introduction. The HALO™ Vent's 4-vent-position design ensures the device will function and drain regardless of orientation — a significant practical advantage when a casualty cannot be repositioned to optimize vent drainage. For additional chest trauma supplies, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMED-TAC's chest \u0026amp; thoracic collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For complete IFAK builds, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HALO Gel Advantage --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eThe HALO Adhesive Advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe scrim-reinforced HALO Gel addresses a specific failure mode: hydrogel migration in high-temperature environments. At elevated temperatures, un-reinforced hydrogels can flow away from the wound site, compromising the seal. The scrim — a non-woven fiber mesh embedded in the gel — physically prevents this migration while maintaining the gel's adhesive properties. Combined with the outer tape edge for temperature extremes on either end of the range, this dual-system adhesive performs across deployment environments from arctic operations to desert environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Boundtree Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29520209248374,"sku":"1216-10012","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/halo-seal-combo-ifak-two-pack-8889169.jpg?v=1780530149"},{"product_id":"mti-chest-decompression-needle","title":"MTI Chest Decompression Needle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMED-TAC · Provider Device — Chest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:28px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eMTI Chest Decompression Needle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003e14 Ga × 3.25″ needle\/catheter assembly built to the CoTCCC-recommended specification for needle decompression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the MTI Chest Decompression Needle?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 14 Ga × 3.25″ stainless-steel needle and PTFE catheter assembly (SKU MT-NCD-14G-3.25) built to the CoTCCC-recommended specification for needle decompression of suspected tension pneumothorax. It features a back-cut beveled tip, an integrated flash chamber, and a rugged protective tube with a textured twist cap for one-hand access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eProvider scope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#e7e2d6;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNeedle decompression is an advanced procedure performed by clinicians trained and credentialed within their scope of practice. This page describes the device and its specifications — it is not a procedural how-to, and it is not a substitute for accredited clinical training. Indication, site selection, and technique are determined by the treating provider under their protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMED-TAC International\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMT-NCD-14G-3.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGauge \/ Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e14 Ga × 3.25″ (8.25 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNeedle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eStainless steel, back-cut beveled tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCatheter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePTFE with radiopaque stripe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eConfirmation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eIntegrated flash chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eProtective tube with textured twist top \u0026amp; pocket clip; peel-open sterile pouch with lot\/expiry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eEO-sterilized, single-use, non-pyrogenic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLatex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNot made with natural rubber latex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e15–30°C (59–86°F); keep dry; avoid UV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCoTCCC Spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMeets the CoTCCC-recommended 14 Ga × 3.25″ specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe MTI Chest Decompression Needle is the house-brand option for clinicians and units seeking a reliable 14 Ga × 3.25″ device that meets the CoTCCC-recommended specification at a competitive price. It is intended for trained prehospital providers — military medics, paramedics, TEMS operators, and emergency physicians — who require a dependable, field-ready device in every kit, aid bag, and cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe back-cut beveled stainless-steel tip is engineered for controlled chest-wall entry. The low-friction PTFE catheter resists kinking — a key field failure mode — and the radiopaque stripe supports radiographic localization after hospital handoff. The integrated flash chamber provides a visual indicator on pleural entry. The rigid protective tube with textured twist top and pocket clip supports single-hand access with gloves, and the EO-sterilized peel-open pouch with visible lot\/expiry supports sterility management in austere storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack-cut bevel tip\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered for controlled chest-wall penetration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e — low friction, resists kinking during dwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiopaque stripe\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports radiographic localization at the receiving facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e — visual indicator of pleural entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured twist-top + clip\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-hand access with gloves; secures to gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEO sterilization\u003c\/strong\u003e — broad material compatibility and long shelf life for cache storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhy the 14 Ga × 3.25″ Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eCT-based chest-wall-thickness research established that shorter (2-inch) catheters can fail to reach the pleural space in a substantial share of patients. The 3.25-inch length was adopted as the CoTCCC-recommended specification to provide a reliable margin across body types. This device meets that specification exactly. Indication and use remain clinical decisions made by a trained provider under their protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) sterile 14 Ga × 3.25″ needle + catheter assembly with integrated flash chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective carry tube with textured twist cap and pocket clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel-open sterile pouch with lot number and expiry date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: chest decompression needle, needle decompression 14 gauge, 3.25 inch decompression needle, tension pneumothorax needle, ARS alternative, CoTCCC needle decompression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40039886520438,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/mti-chest-decompression-needle-6881264.webp?v=1780703597"},{"product_id":"capnospot-pneumothorax-decompression-indicator","title":"Capnospot Pneumothorax Decompression Indicator","description":"\u003c!-- Capnospot Pneumothorax Decompression Indicator — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Pneumeric Capnospot® is a novel colorimetric CO₂ detection device that attaches to any commercially available needle decompression catheter via standard Luer fitting to provide objective, visual confirmation of successful pleural entry within seconds. When the needle enters the pneumothorax space, CO₂-rich air produces a clear color change from blue to yellow — replacing the subjective \"gush of air\" assessment that fails in up to 50% of cases in trained professionals. Winner of the 2023 EMS World Expo Innovation Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003ePneumeric Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eColorimetric CO₂ Detection Indicator (Visual Carbon Dioxide Detection Device)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eColorimetric capnography — color changes blue → yellow in presence of CO₂\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eConfirmation Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\u0026lt;5 seconds from pleural entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eStandard Luer fitting — compatible with all commercially available decompression needles and catheters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCompatible Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNAR ARS® (10 Ga. \u0026amp; 14 Ga.), NAR Enhanced ARS®, NAR SPEAR®, and any Luer-compatible catheter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e3.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSmall, lightweight, portable; functions in low-light conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eFDA Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e\"Used for more accurate placement of pneumothorax decompression devices than the current standard of care auditory assessments\" (FDA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e2023 EMS World Expo Innovation Award Winner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eNeedle\/catheter NOT included — attach to your existing decompression device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe standard of care for confirming successful needle thoracostomy has historically been auditory: providers listen for a \"rush\" or \"hiss\" of air as the needle enters the pleural space. This method is subjective, highly susceptible to environmental noise (helicopters, gunfire, sirens, crowd noise), and dependent on a tension large enough to produce audible flow. Research has consistently documented a 20–50% failure rate for needle decompression in well-trained professionals — a failure rate that contributes directly to preventable mortality. Data shows that successful therapy reduces 24-hour mortality by approximately 25%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Capnospot transforms this ambiguous, high-stakes assessment into an unambiguous binary result: the device turns from blue to yellow when carbon dioxide — which is elevated in the tension pneumothorax space compared to atmospheric air — contacts the colorimetric indicator. The color change occurs within 5 seconds of pleural entry, providing the fastest objective confirmation currently available at the point of injury. If the catheter loses patency or migrates out of the pleural space, the Capnospot reverts to its original blue color — alerting the provider immediately to reposition or replace the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe science behind this approach is well-established: the gaseous composition of a tension pneumothorax has an elevated partial pressure of CO₂ relative to normal atmospheric air, making colorimetric capnography an ideal confirmation test. The device was initially designed and developed at a leading healthcare organization, and current clinical data demonstrates higher confirmation accuracy than clinical judgment alone — a finding recognized by the FDA, which states the Capnospot is \"used for more accurate placement of pneumothorax decompression devices than the current standard of care auditory assessments.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Why Objective Confirmation Matters --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eThe Problem with Auditory Confirmation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLimitation\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAuditory (\"Hiss\") Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCapnospot CO₂ Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eNoise environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eSeverely degraded by helicopter, gunfire, crowds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eUnaffected — visual, not auditory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSubjectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eHigh — depends on operator perception\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNone — objective color change (blue → yellow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eMissed catheter loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eNot detected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eCapnospot reverts to blue — immediate alert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eLow-light use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAuditory only — unaffected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eReadable in low-light conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eConfirmation speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eImmediate if tension is large enough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u0026lt;5 seconds — even for smaller tension volumes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eEvidence base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eLong-standing clinical practice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eClinical data; FDA-recognized accuracy improvement; 2023 EMS World Expo Innovation Award\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow to Use the Capnospot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttach the Capnospot to the distal (hub) end of your decompression needle or catheter via standard Luer connection prior to insertion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerform needle decompression per TCCC protocol (perpendicular to chest wall, to the hub)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eObserve the indicator: color change from blue → yellow within 5 seconds confirms pleural entry and successful decompression\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf the indicator remains blue, the needle has not entered the pleural space — reposition or attempt at the alternate site with a new needle\/catheter unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMonitor during dwell: if the indicator reverts to blue after initial yellow confirmation, catheter patency may be lost — reassess and reposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Clinical Data Summary --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eClinical Data Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTension pneumothorax: 100% fatality if untreated — among the most time-critical reversible trauma emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNeedle thoracostomy failure rate: 20–50% in well-trained professionals (published literature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuccessful therapy: associated with approximately 25% reduction in 24-hour mortality\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCapnospot confirmation speed: \u0026lt;5 seconds from pleural entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecognition: Winner, 2023 EMS World Expo Innovation Award; FDA-recognized accuracy improvement over auditory assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Products --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003ePair the Capnospot with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eNAR ARS® or SPEAR® needle decompression devices\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete, objective needle thoracostomy system. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e collection or explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/respiratory-support\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eRespiratory Support\u003c\/a\u003e products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. 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No more fumbling with clumsy plastic wrap or messy dressings during a sucking chest wound call. Package sterile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Package Sterile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-279c26be-89d6-d37b-e535-b770a9d158a5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"EverDixie","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41668466081910,"sku":"RUS849100","price":16.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/rusch-asherman-chest-seal-3677691.jpg?v=1780700567"},{"product_id":"bolin-chest-seal","title":"Bolin Chest Seal","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical · Vented Chest Seal\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eBolin™ Chest Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eA sterile, vented occlusive chest dressing with a patented triple one-way valve design on a rugged 6-inch disc — for open and tension pneumothorax from penetrating chest trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Bolin™ Chest Seal?\u003c\/strong\u003e A sterile, vented occlusive chest wound dressing (SKU BCS01; NSN 6510-01-549-0939) for open pneumothorax and management of tension pneumothorax from penetrating chest trauma. Its patented triple-valve design (US Patent 7,834,231) allows simultaneous venting of air and blood while preventing re-entry, mounted on a 6-inch rugged polyurethane disc with a jell-based hydrogel adhesive that adheres over hair and blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical (distributed by H\u0026amp;H Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU \/ NSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBCS01 | NSN 6510-01-549-0939\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSeal Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e6 in (15.25 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDisc Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRugged polyurethane — rigid enough to resist disc wrinkling on application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eValve Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eTriple one-way valve (vented) — air and blood out, prevents re-entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eValve Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eThree valves in a straight line with foam stabilizer; valves adhered to valve cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAdhesive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eThick jell-based hydrogel — adheres over hair and blood; removable\/reapplicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDry Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes — dry perimeter reduces sticking to packaging or gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e8 in W × 8 in H × 0.5 in D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2.0–2.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eLatex Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOperating Temperatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e32°F–86°F (0°C–30°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePatent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eUS Patent No. 7,834,231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePenetrating chest trauma that opens the chest wall creates an open pneumothorax — the “sucking chest wound” — where air enters the pleural space through the wall defect, collapsing the lung and, if uncorrected, progressing to tension pneumothorax. The TCCC-recommended immediate response is to seal the wound with a vented chest seal while preparing for potential needle decompression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Bolin™ reflects multiple design iterations responding to field feedback: an enlarged pull tab improves one-handed gloved deployment; a dry exterior edge keeps the adhesive from sticking to packaging or gloves before placement; upgraded hydrogel improves adhesion in blood, sweat, and wet conditions; and the three one-way valves were repositioned into a straight line and secured with a foam stabilizer to lock valve position and reduce the risk of air bypassing the valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe triple-valve design is the defining clinical feature: three independent one-way flap valves allow simultaneous release of air and blood from the pleural space, addressing a limitation of single-valve designs where accumulated blood can occlude the valve and re-create tension physiology. The valves release with minimal pressure, and the 6-inch disc covers essentially any penetrating chest wound encountered in practice. The jell-based adhesive seals over hair and blood yet remains removable and reapplicable for reassessment or repositioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eThe Triple-Valve Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eChest seals are either occlusive (non-vented) or vented. Current TCCC guidance favors vented seals because they help prevent tension pneumothorax while managing the wound — a non-vented seal on a casualty with any air leak can create or worsen tension physiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChest Seal Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAir Venting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBlood\/Fluid Drainage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTension Risk\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOcclusive (non-vented)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHigh — may create tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSingle-valve vented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eLimited — blood can occlude single valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eModerate — valve-occlusion risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBolin triple-valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes — 3 independent valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes — simultaneous air \u0026amp; blood release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMinimized — redundant valve paths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:14px 18px;background:#fffdf5;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe excess blood and debris from the wound site to optimize adhesion; the hydrogel will still adhere over hair and residual blood. Apply one seal to each wound — penetrating chest trauma typically requires sealing both entry and exit wounds. Even with a properly applied vented seal, monitor for developing tension pneumothorax and escalate to advanced care per local protocol if respiratory distress recurs; the reapplicable adhesive allows removal and repositioning for reassessment. This summary is not a substitute for accredited training or local protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or build out a complete trauma kit from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_BOLIN_CHEST_SEAL_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWho Uses the Bolin Chest Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary medics \u0026amp; combat first responders\u003c\/strong\u003e — First-line treatment for penetrating chest trauma (gunshots, fragmentation) requiring rapid, one-handed seal application in austere environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaw enforcement tactical teams\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carried in officer IFAKs for managing chest wounds during active-threat incidents or high-risk warrant service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMS \u0026amp; paramedics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provides field management of open pneumothorax with simultaneous air and blood venting before hospital handoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCCC \u0026amp; TECC instructors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Training standard for chest seal application technique, particularly the triple-valve mechanism and adhesive application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch \u0026amp; rescue teams\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deployed in remote trauma kits where prolonged field care may require sustained chest wound management without repeat re-sealing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BOLIN_CHEST_SEAL_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BOLIN_CHEST_SEAL_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eBolin Chest Seal vs. Other Vented Chest Seals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eBolin (Triple Valve)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSingle-Valve Vented Seal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eNon-Vented (Occlusive) Seal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eValve count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003e3 independent one-way valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003e1 one-way valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAir venting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes — triple redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes — single path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eBlood\/fluid drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eYes — simultaneous with air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eLimited — valve occlusion risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMinimized — redundant paths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eModerate — single-valve occlusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eHigh — may cause tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eDisc size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003e6 in (15.25 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eVaries (typically 4–5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDisc material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eRugged polyurethane — resists wrinkling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eThick hydrogel — works over hair\/blood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDry edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes — prevents packaging stick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003ePatent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eUS Patent No. 7,834,231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;font-size:14px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BOLIN_CHEST_SEAL_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BOLIN_CHEST_SEAL_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Why does the Bolin have three valves instead of one?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The triple-valve design provides redundant venting pathways. If one valve becomes occluded by blood, clot, or debris — which is a documented failure mode in single-valve chest seals — the other two valves continue functioning. This redundancy substantially reduces the risk of re-accumulating tension physiology under the seal during patient transport, which is the most dangerous complication of single-valve occlusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How do I apply the Bolin Chest Seal correctly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Expose the wound and wipe the area with the enclosed cotton wipe to remove excess blood and debris. Open the packaging and position the seal over the center of the wound with the valves facing up. Remove the adhesive liner and apply the seal to the wound, firmly adhering all edges with no air bubbles — incomplete edge adhesion allows atmospheric air to bypass the seal. The kit includes a cotton wipe for wound prep. Training on actual application technique under stress is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the Bolin Chest Seal be removed and reapplied?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The thick jell-based hydrogel adhesive is designed to be removable and reapplicable, allowing the seal to be lifted for wound reassessment or repositioning if initial placement is suboptimal. This is a clinically relevant feature in prolonged field care scenarios where wound condition may change and reassessment is required. Reapplication should be done with care to maintain perimeter adhesion integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between the Bolin and the Sentinel Chest Seal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Both are vented chest seals from Safeguard Medical. The Bolin features a patented triple one-way valve system on a rugged 6-inch polyurethane disc with hydrogel adhesive. The Sentinel features a vented channel design with a 360-degree acrylate adhesive disc. The key clinical distinction is that the Bolin's three independent valves provide redundant drainage pathways, while the Sentinel's acrylate adhesive offers superior all-environment adhesion. Choice depends on operational context and user preference for valve architecture versus adhesive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BOLIN_CHEST_SEAL_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: Bolin chest seal, triple-valve chest seal, vented chest seal, sucking chest wound dressing, open pneumothorax seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Safeguard Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41878502277238,"sku":"BCS01","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/bolin-chest-seal-1392630.jpg?v=1780528615"},{"product_id":"sam-chest-seal-combo","title":"SAM Chest Seal - COMBO","description":"\u003c!-- SAM® Chest Seal COMBO — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSAM® Chest Seal COMBO\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: CS203-EN, NSN: 6510-01-656-8718) by SAM Medical pairs one SAM® Valved (TRUFLOW™ valve, vented) and one SAM® Non-Valved (occlusive) chest seal in a single package — meeting CoTCCC-preferred features for penetrating chest trauma. The TRUFLOW™ rigid raised-dome valve provides orientation-independent one-way airflow even under body armor or transport pressure. 6 oz. Made in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSAM Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eItem # \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCS203-EN\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-656-8718\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× SAM® Valved Chest Seal (TRUFLOW™ valve) + 1× SAM® Non-Valved Chest Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eValve Type (Valved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTRUFLOW™ — rigid raised-dome, one-way valve with large side vents\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eValve Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOne-way airflow from chest cavity regardless of pressure applied (including under body armor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNon-Valved Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFully occlusive — no valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eProprietary adhesive — seals and reseals in extreme heat, cold, blood, sweat, and elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eApplication Tab\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOne or both tabs for placement, lifting, and removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6 oz (combo pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGuideline Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMeets CoTCCC-preferred features for chest seals (SAM Medical statement)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSAM® Chest Seal COMBO\u003c\/strong\u003e (CS203-EN) addresses the most technically demanding challenge in vented chest seal design: maintaining one-way valve function when the valve is compressed by body armor, tactical vests, transport straps, or the casualty's own weight during evacuation. Most channel or flap-based vents function by allowing passive air flow, which can be interrupted if external pressure closes the vent pathway. The TRUFLOW™ valve in the SAM Valved Chest Seal uses a rigid raised-dome geometry that maintains an air-flow pathway even when external pressure is applied — the dome physically holds the vent space open regardless of compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe TRUFLOW™ valve also features large side vents that minimize internal obstruction from blood clots or soft tissue — a documented failure mode in some single small-aperture valve designs. The rigid dome geometry ensures that normal one-way chest cavity airflow continues in transport, under body armor, and in positions where a casualty's weight compresses the seal area. SAM Medical specifies that the SAM® Chest Seal \"sticks relentlessly — through extreme heat or cold, no matter the elements\" using a proprietary adhesive that seals and reseals open chest wounds. One or both application tabs can be used for placement, lifting, and removal — providing flexibility for wound burping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Combo pack (one valved + one non-valved) supports the clinical protocol of applying the valved seal to the anterior entry wound for active venting and the non-valved seal to the posterior exit wound for complete occlusion. NSN 6510-01-656-8718 enables procurement through military supply channels — with the Valved 2.0 (CS202-EN, NSN 6510-01-658-7745) and Non-Valved (CS201-EN, NSN 6510-01-621-1129) available individually. For complete chest trauma supplies, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMED-TAC's chest \u0026amp; thoracic collection\u003c\/a\u003e or configure a complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TRUFLOW Valve Detail --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eThe TRUFLOW™ Valve System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe TRUFLOW™ valve is SAM Medical's proprietary solution to the body-armor compression problem. Standard flap or channel vents rely on gravity or passive airflow dynamics; if the seal is compressed — by body armor, a casualty's position, or a transport strap — these passive mechanisms can fail. The TRUFLOW dome is rigid enough to maintain its shape under external compression while remaining light enough not to add significant bulk to the seal. Large side vents flanking the dome provide redundant drainage paths that resist occlusion by blood clots. One or both pull tabs allow the responder to quickly burp the wound without fully removing the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Application Instructions --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eApplication Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpose and clear wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove clothing; wipe wound site area clean of blood and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect seal type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAM Valved for anterior entry wound; SAM Non-Valved for posterior exit wound or second anterior wound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply using pull tab(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Center over wound, press firmly from center outward using one or both tabs for initial placement grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm TRUFLOW dome position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the dome valve is not obstructed by clothing, armor, or bandaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for tension signs. If tension develops, use pull tab to burp the seal; if unresolved, proceed to needle decompression per TCCC guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SAM Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684286042230,"sku":"CS203-EN","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/sam-chest-seal-combo-8658085.webp?v=1763534934"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kit-builder-chest-seals-decompression-needles\/config:kit.oembed","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}