{"product_id":"sentinel-chest-trauma-kit","title":"SENTINEL Chest Trauma Kit","description":"\u003c!-- SENTINEL® Chest Trauma Kit — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSENTINEL® Chest Trauma Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: MEDTAC0781) by Combat Medical Systems is the most comprehensive all-in-one chest trauma intervention package available — combining the Sentinel™ vented chest seal, the Dart® 14-gauge 3.25\" needle decompression catheter, and the Dart® Target anatomical placement guide in a single 6.88\" × 1.0\" IFAK-compatible package. Weight: 3 oz. FDA Listed. 5-year shelf life. 100% Made in USA. TAA compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCombat Medical Systems (Safeguard Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU (MED-TAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMEDTAC0781\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× Sentinel™ Chest Seal (vented), 1× Dart® Needle (14G × 3.25\"), 1× Dart® Target placement guide, 1× non-woven wipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eChest Seal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVented — dual-vent technology, 360° Sentinel 10x™ acrylate adhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNeedle Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e14-gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNeedle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3.25 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCatheter\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eThick-walled, uniform — minimizes kinking for first-attempt decompression\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eKit Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6.88\" L × 1.0\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eKit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRegulatory Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFDA Listed, single patient use\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eProcurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAvailable Direct, Prime Vendor, ECAT, CEC, GSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e100% Made in USA, TAA Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eTension pneumothorax is the third leading cause of preventable battlefield death. The \u003cstrong\u003eSENTINEL® Chest Trauma Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the only commercially available chest trauma system that integrates all three critical interventions for managing open chest wounds and tension pneumothorax in a single compact package: (1) the Sentinel™ vented chest seal for sealing open wounds; (2) the Dart® needle decompression catheter for relieving tension; and (3) the Dart® Target anatomical placement guide for accurate needle insertion — even for providers at any skill level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Dart® Target is unique in the chest decompression space. It is the only proven and effective needle placement guide for chest decompression, ensuring the needle is correctly positioned at the 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line — the CoTCCC-specified site for needle decompression (NDC). The guide exceeds the 5th to 95th percentile population range, making it effective across diverse casualty body types. The Dart® 14-gauge, 3.25\" catheter uses a thick-walled, uniform construction specifically designed to minimize kinking in the intercostal space — a documented cause of first-attempt decompression failure with standard thin-wall catheters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe entire kit dimensions are 6.88\" × 1.0\" diameter and weighs 3 oz — exceptionally low cube claim for a complete chest trauma kit, per Safeguard Medical's own specifications. The easy-access kit packaging protects contents in rugged operational conditions. The kit also includes a highly absorbent non-woven wipe for wound site preparation. For needle decompression as a standalone supply, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/medsource-labs-n-i-k-needle-decompression-indicator-kit\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMedSource Labs NIK Needle Decompression Indicator Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse MED-TAC's complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echest \u0026amp; thoracic supplies collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Step-by-Step Treatment Protocol --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eTreatment Protocol (TCCC Framework)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssess for open chest wound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify penetrating chest trauma, sucking chest wound, or signs of tension pneumothorax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply Sentinel Chest Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the non-woven wipe to clear the wound site; apply the Sentinel seal centered over the wound. Dual vents allow simultaneous blood and air egress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assess SpO₂, respiratory status, breath sounds, and hemodynamics. If the chest seal effectively manages the open wound without tension developing, continue monitoring during evacuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf tension pneumothorax develops — burp or remove seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per TCCC guidelines, if tension signs appear (respiratory distress, decreasing SpO₂, absent breath sounds, shock), burp or remove the Sentinel seal first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle decompression with Dart® Target + Dart® Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the Dart Target at the 2nd ICS midclavicular line. Insert the 14G × 3.25\" Dart needle perpendicular to the chest wall to the hub; hold 5-10 seconds. Remove needle, leave catheter in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReassess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm decompression success. Re-apply the chest seal. Monitor continuously until definitive care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Combat Medical Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22632720990326,"sku":"MEDTAC0781","price":82.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/sentinel-chest-trauma-kit-5610691.jpg?v=1780700001","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-ca\/products\/sentinel-chest-trauma-kit","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}