{"product_id":"tacmed-basic-chest-tube-kit-1","title":"TacMed™ Basic Chest Tube Kit","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;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions · Thoracic Procedure Kit\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;\"\u003eTacMed Basic Chest Tube Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eA complete tube-thoracostomy kit with Heimlich valve — for advanced providers draining hemothorax or effusion.\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 TacMed Basic Chest Tube Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete tube-thoracostomy kit (SKU BCTK-HEIM) assembled by Tactical Medical Solutions for advanced providers treating hemothorax, empyema, or large pleural effusions requiring drainage. Contents: 1× Steri-Drape (large), 1× surgical gloves (powder-free synthetic, size 9), 1× Heimlich chest drain valve, 1× soft chest tube 36Fr, 1× Chloraprep swab, 1× Tape Cloth 1-inch, 1× Suture-0 (silk, curved cutting), 2× petrolatum gauze, 2× sponge gauze, 1× Kelly forcep 5.5\" curved sterile, 1× Roch-Pean forcep curved 8.5\", and 1× #10 disposable scalpel. Advanced provider only.\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 — thoracic procedure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#e7e2d6;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTube thoracostomy is an advanced surgical procedure requiring formal training, credentialing, and authorization — intended for physicians, PAs, advanced-practice providers, or specially trained and credentialed tactical\/SOF medical providers. This page describes the kit and its contents and is not a substitute for accredited training, and is not a procedural how-to.\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;\"\u003eKit Contents\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;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eSpecification\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;\"\u003eChest tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× soft chest tube, 36Fr — standard adult tube-thoracostomy size\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;\"\u003eDrainage valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1× Heimlich chest drain valve — one-way flutter valve, no water seal needed\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;\"\u003eSterile field\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× Steri-Drape (large)\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;\"\u003eSterile gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1× surgical gloves, powder-free synthetic, size 9\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;\"\u003eSkin antisepsis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× Chloraprep swab — chlorhexidine \/ isopropyl alcohol\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;\"\u003eScalpel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1× #10 disposable scalpel\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;\"\u003eDissection forceps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× Kelly forcep 5.5\" curved sterile + 1× Roch-Pean forcep curved 8.5\"\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;\"\u003eOcclusive dressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e2× petrolatum gauze — tube-site seal\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;\"\u003eGauze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2× sponge gauze\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;\"\u003eSuture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1× Suture-0, silk loaded, curved cutting — tube securing\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;\"\u003eSecuring tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1× Tape Cloth, 1-inch\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;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBCTK-HEIM\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;\"\u003eVendor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions\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 TacMed™ Basic Chest Tube Kit provides the essential components for tube thoracostomy — the definitive treatment for hemothorax, retained pneumothorax after needle decompression, empyema, and large pleural effusions requiring continuous drainage. Assembling the components into one pre-packaged unit removes the challenge of sourcing chest-tube items separately and ensures complete procedural readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eIt is built around a 36Fr soft chest tube — the standard adult thoracostomy size for hemothorax drainage, with a lumen wide enough to drain both fluid and clotted blood without occlusion. The Heimlich chest drain valve is a one-way flutter valve that allows pleural drainage while preventing air from re-entering the pleural space, providing the function of a traditional underwater-seal system in a compact, portable format suited to forward environments and patient transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eBoth the 5.5\" Kelly and 8.5\" Roch-Pean forceps support controlled blunt tissue separation through the intercostal space — a safer approach than sharp dissection through the chest wall — with the #10 scalpel for the initial skin incision. Chloraprep (chlorhexidine gluconate 2% with isopropyl alcohol 70%) provides rapid, broad-spectrum antisepsis with residual activity after drying, and petrolatum gauze at the tube-entry site creates an occlusive seal, supplemented by the 0-silk suture and tape.\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\u003eChest tube vs. needle decompression in TCCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e CoTCCC addresses tension pneumothorax with needle decompression as the primary tactical-field-care intervention; tube thoracostomy is typically a hospital-level or advanced TACEVAC procedure. This kit with Heimlich valve suits TACEVAC-level or facility-based care where continuous pleural drainage of hemothorax, retained pneumothorax, or empyema is indicated and authorized. See the \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 for needle-decompression devices and thoracic seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSee 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 for needle-decompression kits, thoracic seals, and vented chest seals, and the \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 for the full airway and breathing range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BCTK_UC_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eUSE CASES — BASIC CHEST TUBE KIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube thoracostomy for tension\/hemopneumothorax:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the hardware for definitive chest decompression when needle decompression (14GA TPAK) has been attempted and reassessment indicates ongoing tension or accumulating hemothorax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenetrating thoracic trauma with delayed evacuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e In prolonged field care or austere settings where MEDEVAC is delayed, chest tube insertion enables ongoing drainage of the pleural space and management of recurrent tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactical and military advanced medic use:\u003c\/strong\u003e For military medics, PAs, and combat physicians performing TCCC-level chest intervention beyond needle decompression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrauma training programs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used in advanced trauma simulation and procedural training for surgical airway, needle decompression, and thoracostomy competencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-hospital ALS and critical care transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carried by flight paramedics, critical care transport teams, and tactical EMS providers authorized to perform chest tube insertion in the pre-hospital environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BCTK_UC_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BCTK_CMP_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eBASIC CHEST TUBE KIT VS. OTHER CHEST INTERVENTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic vs. Standard Chest Tube Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Basic CTK contains essential tube thoracostomy components (petrolatum gauze, sponge gauze, Kelly forcep, Roch-Pean forcep, #10 scalpel, soft chest tube 36FR). The Standard CTK adds a Cook Prep sub-kit, Beacon Chest Seal, Steri-Drape, additional forceps, suture, and surgical gloves — for a more complete procedural setup. The Standard CTK requires agency\/military verification to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChest tube vs. needle decompression (TPAK):\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle decompression is a bridge intervention — rapid and simple but may require reassessment and repeat. Chest tube provides ongoing drainage. Use needle decompression first; escalate to chest tube if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChest tube vs. finger thoracostomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finger thoracostomy is the fastest definitive decompression (no equipment needed) in extremis; chest tube provides a sealed drainage system. The TacMed Basic CTK supports formal tube placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic CTK vs. Complete Chest Tube Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Complete kit adds a chest drain valve and extended procedural sub-kit for more complex hemothorax management; the Basic covers essential blunt dissection and tube placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BCTK_CMP_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BCTK_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What does the TacMed Basic Chest Tube Kit contain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Basic CTK (SKU: BCTK-HEIM) contains: 2× Petrolatum Gauze; 2× Sponge Gauze; 1× Kelly Forcep 5.5\"; 1× Roch-Pean Forcep 8.5\"; 1× Disposable Scalpel #10; and soft chest tube components. It is the foundational chest thoracostomy kit without the advanced prep sub-kit included in the Standard and Complete variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Who is authorized to use the TacMed Basic Chest Tube Kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Chest tube insertion is an advanced procedure requiring medical training and authorization under a medical director or standing orders. It is appropriate for military medics with advanced skills authorization, flight paramedics, tactical physicians and PAs, and critical care transport providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the Basic Chest Tube Kit differ from the Standard?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Standard CTK adds a Cook Prep sub-kit (syringe, needles, Betadine swabs), a Beacon Chest Seal, Steri-Drape, a second Kelly forcep, surgical gloves, and suture for a more complete procedural environment. The Standard CTK requires government\/military purchase verification. The Basic CTK is the entry-level thoracostomy set for providers who supplement with their own prep supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Basic Chest Tube Kit single-use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. TacMed Chest Tube Kit components are intended for single-patient use. Maintain sterility until deployment and replace after any use — even if a procedure was not completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: When should a chest tube be used instead of needle decompression?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Needle decompression (14GA TPAK) is the first-line field intervention for suspected tension pneumothorax. Chest tube insertion is indicated when needle decompression has been performed and the patient is deteriorating, when ongoing hemopneumothorax drainage is needed in prolonged field care, or when evacuation will be significantly delayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BCTK_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: chest tube kit, tube thoracostomy kit, Heimlich valve kit, 36Fr chest tube, hemothorax drainage kit.\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":"Tactical Medical Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22353833951350,"sku":"BCTK-HEIM","price":251.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/tacmed-basic-chest-tube-kit-7174894.jpg?v=1780527237","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-ca\/products\/tacmed-basic-chest-tube-kit-1","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}