{"title":"Monitoring \u0026 Diagnostics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mt-collection\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't treat what you can't measure. Pulse oximeters, blood-pressure cuffs, thermometers, glucometers, and diagnostic tools to assess a casualty, guide treatment, and \u003cstrong\u003etrend the response\u003c\/strong\u003e to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring runs through the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/circulation\"\u003eMARCH\u003c\/a\u003e sequence — from confirming an \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/airway-management\"\u003eairway\u003c\/a\u003e to catching the hypothermia in Head\/Hypothermia. Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/cpr-aed\"\u003eCPR \u0026amp; AED\u003c\/a\u003e for cardiac response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pulse-oximeter","title":"Pulse Oximeter","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 · Diagnostic — Respiration\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;\"\u003ePulse Oximeter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eFingertip SpO₂ and pulse-rate monitor — fast, non-invasive oxygenation assessment for field and clinical use.\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 MED-TAC Pulse Oximeter?\u003c\/strong\u003e A fingertip SpO₂ and pulse-rate monitor (SKU MEDTAC1111) for rapid, non-invasive oxygen-saturation assessment. Compact and lightweight at 7 oz, it delivers essential vital-sign data for trauma assessment, airway and respiration monitoring, and triage — a cost-effective diagnostic for IFAK supplementation and medical-kit builds. A Premium model (MEDTAC1112) is also available.\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 \/ Vendor\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;\"\u003eMEDTAC1111\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;\"\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFingertip pulse oximeter\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSpO₂ (% oxygen saturation) + pulse rate (BPM)\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;\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDual-wavelength (red \/ infrared) photoplethysmography\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;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eStandard batteries (field-replaceable)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e7 oz\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;\"\u003eMARCH Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eRespiration (R)\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;\"\u003eTier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eStandard (see also Premium MEDTAC1112)\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;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eIFAK, EMS bag, CLS kit, vehicle kit, clinic\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;\"\u003eOxygen-saturation monitoring is a core vital-sign assessment in both prehospital and clinical care. The MED-TAC Standard Pulse Oximeter provides non-invasive SpO₂ and pulse-rate readings in a lightweight 7 oz fingertip format — easy to carry in any IFAK, medical bag, or kit pouch. For tactical medics, EMTs, nurses, and trained responders who need reliable SpO₂ data without the cost or complexity of an advanced monitor, it delivers essential diagnostic capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFingertip oximeters emit two wavelengths of light (red and infrared) through the fingertip and measure the difference in absorption between oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin, producing a near-real-time SpO₂ reading in seconds. The unit displays SpO₂ percentage and pulse rate together and runs on standard, field-replaceable batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe standard model is well suited to unit-level CLS kit builds, vehicle medical kits, or as a backup for providers who carry the Premium model as their primary. Stocking multiple units across a team’s kits at an accessible price point keeps SpO₂ capability broadly available — not limited to the one provider holding the team oximeter.\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;\"\u003eWhy SpO₂ Monitoring Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePulse oximetry is the fastest objective window into a patient’s oxygenation status. Under the TCCC\/TECC MARCH framework it supports the “R” (Respiration) phase — confirming adequate oxygenation after airway interventions, flagging deterioration in chest trauma, and guiding supplemental-oxygen decisions. A falling SpO₂ trend is an early warning that intervention — repositioning, oxygen, or escalation to assisted ventilation — is needed before visible decompensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #9c8f61;background:#fffdf5;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:6px;color:#121212;\"\u003eReading-quality note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eSpO₂ accuracy depends on perfusion, motion, and ambient light. Poor peripheral perfusion (shock, hypothermia, vasoconstriction) can produce low or absent readings even when arterial saturation is adequate; carbon-monoxide poisoning can yield falsely high readings. Interpret SpO₂ alongside mental status, skin signs, and mechanism of injury — the trend over serial readings is more informative than a single value.\u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eOperating Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the patient’s finger fully into the device; warm a cold hand first to improve the signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the hand still during the reading — motion artifact distorts SpO₂ and pulse values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow several seconds for the value to stabilize before recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord SpO₂ and pulse with a timestamp; re-check at protocol intervals and trend the results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspect a perfusion or CO problem — not a healthy patient — if the number conflicts with clinical appearance.\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;\"\u003eRound Out The System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePair the oximeter with the rest of the respiration and oxygen-delivery chain: a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/non-rebreather-mask\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eNon-Rebreather Mask\u003c\/a\u003e for high-flow oxygen, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/oxygen-cylinder-size-d\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSize D Oxygen Cylinder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/mini-o2-regulator-for-oxygen-cylinder\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMini O₂ Regulator\u003c\/a\u003e as the source, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/digital-blood-pressure-cuff\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eDigital Blood Pressure Cuff\u003c\/a\u003e for circulation. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/airway-management-kits-and-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eairway management collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\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;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTwo values: SpO₂ (peripheral oxygen saturation, as a percentage) and pulse rate (beats per minute), displayed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat is a normal SpO₂ reading?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRoughly 95–100% at sea level in healthy adults. Values below ~90% indicate hypoxemia and warrant intervention. Always interpret in clinical context — perfusion, altitude, and chronic conditions shift the baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhy is it not reading?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMost often poor perfusion — cold, shock, or vasoconstriction. Warm the hand, reduce motion, and shield from bright ambient light. A persistently absent reading on a symptomatic patient is itself a clinical finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eHow does the Standard differ from the Premium?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eBoth deliver SpO₂ and pulse. The Standard (MEDTAC1111) is the cost-effective choice for broad kit distribution and backup use; the Premium (MEDTAC1112) is positioned as the primary team device. Many units field the Premium as primary and stock Standards across individual kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: fingertip pulse oximeter, SpO2 monitor, oxygen saturation meter, EMS pulse oximeter, IFAK diagnostic, MARCH respiration monitor.\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":39329956724854,"sku":"MEDTAC1111","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/pulse-oximeter-5823234.webp?v=1780705883"},{"product_id":"digital-blood-pressure-cuff","title":"Digital Blood Pressure Cuff","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 · Diagnostic — Circulation\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;\"\u003eDigital Blood Pressure Cuff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eOne-button automatic upper-arm monitor — systolic, diastolic, and pulse, no stethoscope required.\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 MED-TAC Digital Blood Pressure Cuff?\u003c\/strong\u003e An automatic upper-arm oscillometric blood pressure monitor (SKU LXBPC-UA) that measures systolic, diastolic, and pulse rate simultaneously with a single button press. Battery-operated on standard AA cells — no charging. It gives a clear digital readout without a stethoscope, manual inflation, or auscultation training — an essential diagnostic tool for prehospital providers, medics, and first responders working the Circulation phase of MARCH. HSA\/FSA eligible.\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 \/ Vendor\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 \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eLXBPC-UA\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;\"\u003eMonitor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAutomatic oscillometric, upper arm\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSystolic BP, diastolic BP, pulse rate (simultaneous)\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;\"\u003eInflation \/ Deflation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAutomatic (one-button activation; controlled deflation)\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;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDigital LCD readout\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;\"\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAA batteries (no charging, no power cord)\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;\"\u003eMeasurement Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eOscillometric (no stethoscope required)\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;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eUpper arm (brachial artery reference)\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;\"\u003eMARCH Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCirculation (C)\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;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHSA\/FSA eligible\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;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#121212;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eOne-button automatic operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;\"\u003ePress once for automatic inflation, measurement, and controlled deflation; all three values display together. No manual pumping or valve adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#121212;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eTriple reading — no stethoscope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eOscillometric detection captures systolic, diastolic, and pulse in one cycle — removing operator variability and the need for auscultation in noisy settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#121212;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eAA battery operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eUniversally available AA cells — no charging cables, no dead battery from a missed charge. Field-replaceable anywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#121212;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eUpper-arm placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eBrachial-artery measurement is the clinical reference standard — more reliable than wrist monitors, which are sensitive to arm position and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#121212;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eClear digital display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eAll three readings shown simultaneously on a large LCD, readable across varied lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#121212;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eHSA \/ FSA eligible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eQualifies for HSA\/FSA funds — relevant for civilian EMS, home health, and occupational purchasers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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;\"\u003eWhy BP Monitoring Matters in Prehospital Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eBlood pressure is one of the four primary vital signs and the most direct quantitative indicator of hemodynamic status. In trauma, hypotension (systolic below 90 mmHg, or below 80 mmHg with TBI) is the defining threshold for hemorrhagic shock — the primary driver of preventable trauma death in military and civilian settings. Measuring and trending BP in the field is a life-critical decision point, not an administrative task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eUnder TCCC and TECC frameworks, the “C” (Circulation) phase of MARCH requires assessment of hemorrhagic shock. While shock can be judged qualitatively (consciousness, skin color, capillary refill), quantitative BP gives objective data for treatment, documentation, and hospital handoff. A patient trending from 100 to 80 mmHg systolic over 20 minutes tells a very different story than a stable 90 — and that difference can determine whether a pressor or emergency surgery is initiated on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eIn prolonged field care — managing casualties where evacuation may be delayed for hours — serial BP monitoring is a core element of patient monitoring. The LXBPC-UA enables this without a manual aneroid sphygmomanometer and stethoscope that require trained auscultation and a quiet environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #9c8f61;background:#fffdf5;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:6px;color:#121212;\"\u003eHypotension thresholds at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eSystolic \u0026lt;90 mmHg = hemorrhagic shock in most protocols. Systolic \u0026lt;80 mmHg = concerning when TBI is present, where cerebral perfusion requires higher systemic BP. Always interpret BP in context of mental status, skin signs, and mechanism of injury.\u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eAutomatic Oscillometric vs. Manual Aneroid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eManual BP using an aneroid sphygmomanometer and stethoscope requires a provider trained to hear Korotkoff sounds. That is reliable in quiet clinical settings but unreliable or impossible in moving vehicles, active scenes, wind, and crowd noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eManual aneroid + stethoscope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eLXBPC-UA (automatic)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOperator training\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes — auscultation technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMinimal — press one button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEnvironmental noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMajor limitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNo impact on detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBoth hands required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes — pump and valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNo — automatic after button press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSimultaneous pulse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNo — separate step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes — displayed together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOperator variability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHigh (inter-rater variability)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNone — algorithm-driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePower required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAA batteries (universal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAppropriate for lay responders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe oscillometric method detects arterial wall oscillations through the cuff bladder during controlled deflation — no stethoscope, no manual technique, no noise dependence — making the LXBPC-UA equally effective in an ambulance at highway speed, on a tactical scene, in a helicopter, or in a rural clinic without trained staff.\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;\"\u003eWho Uses It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombat medics \/ 68W \/ 18D\u003c\/strong\u003e — vital-sign assessment and serial monitoring in Tactical and Prolonged Field Care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMS (BLS and ALS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — rapid assessment in the field and during transport; the automatic design frees the provider's hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTEMS \/ LE medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — casualty assessment in warm\/hot zones where auscultation is impractical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire \u0026amp; rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e — medical emergencies, extrication scenes, and firefighter rehab sectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness \/ remote\u003c\/strong\u003e — expedition physicians, WFRs, and SAR teams needing diagnostics in austere settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlonged field care\u003c\/strong\u003e — serial BP trends to monitor fluid-resuscitation response and detect deterioration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome health \/ occupational medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e — routine and urgent assessments outside clinical facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCivilian first aid \/ CERT\u003c\/strong\u003e — diagnostic capability for severe emergencies and disasters.\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;\"\u003eBlood Pressure in the MARCH Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eMARCH (Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia) is the governing casualty-care framework for military and tactical medicine. Circulation — the “C” — covers identification and treatment of hemorrhagic shock, including BP as part of the hemodynamic picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eIn Tactical Field Care, BP guides tourniquet and hemorrhage-control decisions, helps identify occult internal hemorrhage, and establishes baseline vitals for documentation and handoff. In Prolonged Field Care, Joint Trauma System guidance recommends serial vital-sign monitoring including BP trending. For civilian TECC, the same principles apply through the Hartford Consensus and THREAT framework. Pair the LXBPC-UA with diagnostics and trauma supplies from the \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 and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\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;\"\u003eOperating Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the patient with the upper arm at heart level; align the cuff's artery marker over the brachial artery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cuff snugly ~1 inch above the antecubital fossa — two fingers should pass under the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert AA batteries and press the start button to run the measurement cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the arm still and the patient quiet during measurement — movement introduces artifact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead and record all three values with a timestamp; re-measure at protocol intervals and trend the results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;background:#f6f4ef;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField accuracy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the prehospital setting, the trend over time matters more than a single absolute value. A patient trending 100 → 80 mmHg systolic over two readings warrants immediate reassessment regardless of perfect calibration. Use serial readings for decisions whenever possible.\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;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThree values simultaneously: systolic BP (peak pressure during contraction), diastolic BP (resting pressure between beats), and pulse rate. All display together after one cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eDoes it require a stethoscope?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNo. It uses oscillometric technology, detecting arterial pulses through the cuff itself — accurate in noisy environments and usable without auscultation training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat batteries does it use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eStandard AA batteries — universally available, making field replacement simple without specialized chargers or cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eIs upper-arm more accurate than wrist?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eIn most settings, yes. Upper-arm brachial measurement is the reference standard endorsed by major hypertension guidelines; wrist monitors vary significantly with position and patient factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat is a normal reading?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eGenerally systolic \u0026lt;120 and diastolic \u0026lt;80 mmHg. Stage 1 hypertension is 130–139\/80–89; stage 2 is ≥140\/≥90. In trauma, systolic \u0026lt;90 is the primary hemorrhagic-shock threshold. Trend and context matter as much as absolute numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eCan it be used for pediatric patients?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eIt is sized for standard adult upper arms. Pediatric assessment needs an appropriately sized cuff (bladder covering ~80% of arm circumference); an adult cuff on a child reads artificially low. Confirm cuff sizing before pediatric use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eHow does it fit MARCH?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eIt addresses the “C” (Circulation) phase. After hemorrhage control, BP trending helps identify occult bleeding, guides fluid decisions, and monitors response; in Prolonged Field Care, serial BP documentation is a core requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSee also: \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 · \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\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: automatic blood pressure cuff, oscillometric BP monitor, upper-arm BP cuff, EMS blood pressure monitor, MARCH circulation diagnostic.\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":39329957806198,"sku":"LXBPC-UA","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/digital-blood-pressure-cuff-7456728.jpg?v=1780528281"},{"product_id":"cardiology-stethoscope","title":"Cardiology Stethoscope","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 · Diagnostic — Auscultation\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;\"\u003eCardiology Stethoscope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eStainless dual-head chest piece — bell and diaphragm, adult and pediatric, in one instrument.\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 MED-TAC Cardiology Stethoscope?\u003c\/strong\u003e A dual-head stainless-steel stethoscope (model LXPCS-BK, SKU MEDTAC1114) with a traditional bell and diaphragm for adult and pediatric auscultation. The latex-free dual-lumen tubing runs two channels in one for a clean profile, and each chest-piece face carries a snap-on ring that doubles as a diaphragm retaining ring and a cold-protection cover. Black.\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 \/ Vendor\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;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eLXPCS-BK\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;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMEDTAC1114\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;\"\u003eChest Piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eStainless steel dual-head (adult + pediatric faces)\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;\"\u003eAuscultation Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTraditional bell (low frequency) + diaphragm (high frequency)\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;\"\u003eTubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDual-lumen (two channels in one tube)\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;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex-free\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;\"\u003eCold Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSnap-on ring warms the contact surface before skin contact\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;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBlack\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;\"\u003eA reliable stethoscope is one of the most fundamental diagnostic instruments in any provider’s kit. The LXPCS-BK delivers solid acoustic performance through a stainless-steel dual-head chest piece that gives access to both auscultation modes: the open bell, suited to low-frequency sounds such as S3\/S4 and certain murmurs, and the closed diaphragm, the standard surface for breath sounds, bowel sounds, and normal heart tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe dual-head design places an adult chest piece on one face and a pediatric chest piece on the other, removing the need to carry separate instruments — a practical advantage for EMS providers, school nurses, and tactical medics who treat mixed patient populations. Each chest piece’s snap-on ring locks the acoustic membrane in place and warms the metal surface before skin contact, a small patient-centered detail that matters in prehospital care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe dual-lumen tubing routes both acoustic channels in a single external tube for a cleaner instrument with less interference from tube-on-tube contact. Latex-free construction keeps it safe for providers and patients with latex sensitivity.\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;\"\u003eBell vs. Diaphragm — Quick Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBell (open)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLow-frequency sounds — S3\/S4 gallops, mitral stenosis, some bruits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiaphragm (closed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eHigh-frequency sounds — normal heart tones, breath sounds, bowel sounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;background:#f6f4ef;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair it up:\u003c\/strong\u003e a stethoscope is the partner instrument to a manual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/manual-aneroid-sphygmomanometer\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eaneroid sphygmomanometer\u003c\/a\u003e for auscultatory blood pressure. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/diagnostic-monitoring\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ediagnostic \u0026amp; monitoring\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: cardiology stethoscope, dual-head stethoscope, EMS stethoscope, pediatric stethoscope, latex-free stethoscope, bell and diaphragm.\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":39329959182454,"sku":"MEDTAC1114","price":19.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/cardiology-stethoscope-2025527.jpg?v=1780705294"},{"product_id":"manual-aneroid-sphygmomanometer","title":"Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer","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 · Diagnostic — Circulation\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;\"\u003eManual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eThe battery-free clinical standard for manual blood-pressure measurement — calibrated aneroid dial, with carry case.\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 MED-TAC Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer?\u003c\/strong\u003e A calibrated numeric-dial blood-pressure cuff (SKU MEDTAC1116) — the clinical standard for manual BP measurement in emergency services and healthcare. Used with a stethoscope, built to meet or exceed industry standards, and supplied with a carrying case. Fully mechanical: no batteries, no charging.\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 \/ Vendor\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;\"\u003eMEDTAC1116\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;\"\u003eMeasurement Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManual auscultatory (requires stethoscope)\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;\"\u003eGauge Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAneroid, calibrated numeric dial\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;\"\u003ePower Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNone — fully mechanical\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;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCuff, bladder, and gauge with carrying pouch\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;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMeets or exceeds highest industry standards\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;\"\u003eMARCH Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCirculation (C)\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 aneroid sphygmomanometer replaced the mercury-column manometer as the clinical standard for manual blood-pressure measurement — preserving the accuracy of the mercury-column reference method in a portable, battery-free instrument safe for both clinical and field use. The MEDTAC1116 delivers that proven accuracy in a durable kit-and-pouch combination built for emergency-services demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eManual auscultatory measurement with a calibrated aneroid gauge and stethoscope remains a reference standard where noise is manageable and provider training is assured. In prehospital trauma assessment, trending blood pressure from scene through transport is a key hemodynamic tool: a falling systolic reading signals progressive hemorrhagic shock, and a permissive-hypotension target in penetrating torso trauma is only achievable if BP can be measured and tracked accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe aneroid dial removes the mercury hazard of older instruments while keeping equivalent readout precision. The calibrated scale is readable at a glance through inflation and deflation, and because the instrument is fully mechanical it functions in any environment, at any temperature, without power. The included pouch keeps cuff, bladder, and gauge organized and immediately accessible in kit bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #9c8f61;background:#fffdf5;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:6px;color:#121212;\"\u003eOperating note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAuscultatory BP requires a stethoscope and a provider trained to hear Korotkoff sounds. It is reliable in controlled settings but degrades in high-noise environments (moving vehicles, active scenes); where noise or training is a limiting factor, an automatic oscillometric monitor is the better tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;background:#f6f4ef;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair it up:\u003c\/strong\u003e use with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/cardiology-stethoscope\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecardiology stethoscope\u003c\/a\u003e for auscultatory BP, or step to the hands-free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/digital-blood-pressure-cuff\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003edigital blood pressure cuff\u003c\/a\u003e for noisy environments. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/diagnostic-monitoring\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ediagnostic \u0026amp; monitoring\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: aneroid sphygmomanometer, manual blood pressure cuff, calibrated BP gauge, EMS blood pressure cuff, auscultatory BP, MARCH circulation diagnostic.\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":39329960624246,"sku":"MEDTAC1116","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/manual-aneroid-sphygmomanometer-6666682.jpg?v=1780701132"},{"product_id":"kelly-hemostats","title":"Kelly Hemostats","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 Instruments\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;\"\u003eKelly Hemostats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eStraight 5.5″ Kelly forceps — serrated blunt jaws and a ratchet ring lock for hands-free hold.\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 are the MED-TAC Kelly Hemostats?\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight 5.5-inch Kelly hemostatic forceps (SKU LX-HEMOSTAT) with serrated blunt-tipped jaws and a ratchet ring-handle lock. A standard provider instrument for clamping, grasping, and tissue handling in surgical and provider-level field settings.\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;\"\u003eHemostatic forceps are a surgical instrument used by trained clinicians within their scope of practice. This page describes the instrument and its specifications — it is not a procedural how-to and is not a substitute for accredited clinical training.\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 \/ Vendor\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;\"\u003eLX-HEMOSTAT\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;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5.5 inches\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;\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eStraight Kelly\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;\"\u003eJaw Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSerrated, blunt tip (distal serrations)\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;\"\u003eLocking Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eRatchet ring-handle lock (hands-free hold)\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;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eClamping, grasping, and tissue handling (provider scope)\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;\"\u003eKelly hemostatic forceps are a fundamental surgical instrument. Named for Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly, the design pairs partially serrated jaws, a ring-handle grip, and a ratchet locking mechanism — positioning it between the smaller mosquito clamp and the deeper-jawed Kocher or Rochester-Carmalt forceps. The serrated blunt-tipped jaws grip tissue without a cutting edge, and the ratchet lock holds the clamp closed without continuous hand pressure, freeing the provider’s hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAt 5.5 inches, the straight Kelly is the versatile standard in provider-level medical kits: enough reach for meaningful working depth, compact enough for instrument rolls and kit pouches. It is a recognized component of surgical and advanced field-medical instrument sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;background:#f6f4ef;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild out the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e see the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/diagnostic-monitoring\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ediagnostic \u0026amp; provider instruments\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/shears-cutting-tools\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eshears \u0026amp; cutting tools\u003c\/a\u003e ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: Kelly hemostats, hemostatic forceps, straight Kelly forceps, locking forceps, ratchet clamp, surgical instrument 5.5 inch.\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. 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Measures SpO₂ (0–100%), Pulse Rate (25–240 bpm), Perfusion Index (Pi), Pleth Variability Index (PVi®), and Respiration Rate (RRp, 4–70\/min). Rotating touchscreen display. 73g. IP23. ~1,800 battery spot-checks. Rx only.\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:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eMasimo Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMasimo SET® Measure-through Motion and Low Perfusion™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eSpO₂ Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e0–100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePulse Rate Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e25–240 bpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eSpO₂ Accuracy (No Motion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e±2% ARMS (70–100%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAdditional Parameters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePi (0.02–20%), PVi®, RRp (4–70\/min), Signal IQ®, Pleth waveform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e7.4 cm × 4.1 cm × 3.0 cm (2.9 × 1.6 × 1.2 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e73 g (0.16 lbs) with batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eTwo 1.5V AAA batteries (~1,800 spot-checks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eIP23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e5–40°C (41–104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eRotating touchscreen, 150° viewing angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eBluetooth LE (with Masimo SafetyNet® app)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUL 60601-1, IEC 60601-1, ISO 80601-2-61, CE Marked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eDevice, lanyard, drawstring pouch, AAA batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePrescription Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eRx only\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;\"\u003ePulse oximetry is the standard vital sign monitor for oxygen saturation, and the Masimo MightySat™ Rx represents the highest available accuracy in a fingertip form factor. The defining technology is Masimo SET® — a Signal Extraction Technology using five parallel signal processing engines to measure through motion and low perfusion conditions that defeat conventional oximeters. While consumer-grade oximeters rely on ambient motion averaging and often fail during patient movement, cold hands, or poor circulation, SET® is clinically validated to deliver accurate readings under these exact conditions. This is the technology deployed in ICUs and operating rooms worldwide, now available in a 73-gram fingertip device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eBeyond the standard SpO₂ and pulse rate displayed on entry-level oximeters, the MightySat Rx measures three additional clinically meaningful parameters. Perfusion Index (Pi) quantifies the ratio of pulsatile to non-pulsatile blood flow — a proxy for peripheral perfusion that indicates hemodynamic status, shock, and medication effects on vasculature. Pleth Variability Index (PVi®) assesses respiratory variation in the photoplethysmographic signal, used clinically to predict fluid responsiveness in ventilated patients. Respiration Rate from the Pleth (RRp, 4–70\/min) derives breathing rate non-invasively from the pulse waveform, providing a respiratory rate assessment without any separate sensor or manual count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe rotating touchscreen with 150° viewing angle eliminates the frustration of fixed-orientation displays when the device must be read at unusual angles during patient transport or examination. Signal IQ® provides a confidence indicator for each reading — alerting the provider when signal quality is insufficient for clinical decision-making. Bluetooth LE enables connection to the Masimo SafetyNet® app for trend data, session storage, and remote sharing for telehealth workflows. The MightySat Rx is classified as Rx only in the U.S., appropriate for clinical and trained provider use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Internal Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/diagnostic-monitoring\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eDiagnostic \u0026amp; Monitoring Equipment\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\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":"Masimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40031581241462,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/mightysat-rx-fingertip-pulse-oximeter-3270189.jpg?v=1780705552"},{"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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Each kit contains a labeled 3 mL screw-cap tube of viral transport medium and one or two nasopharyngeal swabs in a peel pouch — designed for single-patient use in clinical, occupational, and field testing environments.\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;\"\u003eVendor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eMEDTECH Resource\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ecovid-test-fb-nasal\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;\"\u003e0.5 lb per kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eTransport Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e3 mL labeled screw-cap tube, non-propagating viral transport medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eSwab Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eNasopharyngeal swab(s) in sterile peel pouch\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;\"\u003eCustomer-ready, pre-packaged per kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eCollection and transport of clinical specimens for viral laboratory testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBulk Orders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAvailable — call 1-800-693-0032 for bulk pricing\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 Nasal Swab Virus Sampling Kit is a complete, single-use clinical specimen collection system for nasopharyngeal specimen collection and transport to a certified testing laboratory. 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