{"product_id":"tacmed-basic-chest-wound-kit","title":"TacMed™ Basic Chest Wound 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 Trauma\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 Wound Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eTargeted four-item assembly for penetrating thoracic trauma — decompression needles, non-vented chest seal, trauma pad, and PPE in a compact, purpose-built format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Basic Chest Wound Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a pre-configured supply package from Tactical Medical Solutions for managing penetrating thoracic trauma: two 3.25-inch decompression needles, a two-pack Beacon non-vented chest seal, a 5×9-inch ABD trauma pad, and one pair of exam gloves. It addresses tension pneumothorax decompression and open-chest-wound occlusion in a single compact kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eProvider Scope\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#e7e2d6;font-size:14.5px;margin:0;\"\u003eNeedle thoracostomy is a provider-level intervention. This listing is a contents and specification reference only — it is not a substitute for accredited clinical training and is not a procedural how-to. Decompression must be performed by appropriately credentialed providers under applicable scope of practice and medical direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKit Contents (Verified)\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;\"\u003eQty\u003c\/th\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;\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTPAK 3.25″ Decompression Needle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNeedle thoracostomy \/ tension pneumothorax decompression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBeacon Chest Seal — Non-Vented (2-pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eOcclusive dressing for open chest wounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eABD Trauma Pad (5×9″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWound coverage, blood absorption, secondary dressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1 PR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBlackmaxx Gloves — Size Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePPE \/ provider protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions (TacMed™)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBCWK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eKit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePre-configured chest wound \/ thoracic trauma kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eChest Seal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNon-Vented (Beacon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDecompression Needle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTPAK 3.25-inch (length suited to body-armor \/ higher-mass patients)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eContains CoTCCC-recommended item types (needle decompression, chest seal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePenetrating thoracic trauma — gunshot wounds, blast fragmentation, and stab wounds to the chest — creates two immediately life-threatening emergencies: an open chest wound that disrupts normal breathing mechanics, and a tension pneumothorax where air accumulates in the pleural space, progressively collapsing the lung. This kit assembles the essential tools to address both at the point of injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe 3.25-inch TPAK decompression needles are a critical inclusion. Needle length matters: shorter catheters have documented failure rates reaching the pleural space in patients wearing body armor or with greater chest-wall thickness. Two needles are provided to allow a second attempt or backup in the event of kinking or non-decompression — consistent with current tactical-medicine practice for penetrating chest trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Beacon non-vented chest seal provides an occlusive seal over open thoracic wounds. The 5×9 ABD pad adds secondary wound-coverage capability, and the size-Large exam gloves complete the kit with provider PPE so the responder is not searching for separate gloves before intervention. The pre-packaged approach reduces time to treatment and eliminates fumbling through a larger medical bag during a stress-driven response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #9c8f61;background:#fffdf5;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eNeedle length selection and decompression-site determination are clinical decisions made by the credentialed provider per current CoTCCC guidance and local protocol. This product page does not provide procedural instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_CHESTWOUND_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;\"\u003eWho Uses This — Tactical Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenetrating chest trauma management\u003c\/strong\u003e — Needle decompression (14GA TPAK) and chest seal (Beacon non-vented) for treatment of tension pneumothorax and open chest wounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCCC\/TECC Tactical Field Care phase\u003c\/strong\u003e — This kit addresses the second most common cause of preventable battlefield death: thoracic trauma. Carried by individual fighters as a supplement to wrist IFAK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaw enforcement active-threat response\u003c\/strong\u003e — Officers responding to active shooter events carry chest wound kits to treat penetrating chest injuries before EMS arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMS and tactical paramedic first-line chest kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact format mounts to plate carrier or belt kit for immediate chest injury access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchool\/workplace active shooter response stations\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bleeding control stations increasingly include chest wound capability; this kit provides that component in a compact format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary combat lifesaver training\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard contents for 68W\/CLS training on needle decompression and chest seal application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_CHESTWOUND_UC_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_CHESTWOUND_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;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#9c8f61;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#9c8f61;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eContents \/ Specs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#9c8f61;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTacMed™ Basic Chest Wound Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2x TPAK decompression needles + Beacon chest seal 2-pack + ABD pad + gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDual decompression capability; Beacon seal with strong occlusion; battlefield-proven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSingle chest seal only kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1 chest seal, no decompression needle, no ABD pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIncomplete for tension pneumothorax; cannot address bilateral chest injuries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHyFin \/ HALO individual seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSingle seal; no decompression needle; no dressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGood seal; lacks complete chest wound management capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_CHESTWOUND_CMP_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_CHESTWOUND_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Why does the Basic Chest Wound Kit include two decompression needles?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Two TPAK 3.25\" decompression needles are included for two reasons: bilateral tension pneumothorax capability (both lungs may be affected in blast or rifle injury) and redundancy if the first needle is contaminated, bent, or fails to achieve decompression. CoTCCC guidelines recommend bilateral needle decompression for patients with bilateral chest injuries or when unilateral decompression fails to resolve symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Beacon Chest Seal vented or non-vented?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Beacon Chest Seal included in this kit is non-vented. Non-vented seals occlude open chest wounds to prevent air entry. They are recommended as the initial treatment; if tension pneumothorax develops after sealing, needle decompression (included in this kit) is performed. Some protocols and newer guidelines favor vented seals as first-line; check your agency's medical direction for the current preferred approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the ABD pad be used as a pressure dressing for chest injuries?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The 5x9\" ABD (abdominal) trauma pad serves dual roles: it can be applied under the chest seal for additional wound coverage over larger blast or shotgun injuries, or used independently as an occlusive pressure dressing for wounds where a chest seal does not create adequate occlusion. It also manages wound drainage around the seal site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_CHESTWOUND_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: chest wound kit, needle decompression kit, tension pneumothorax supplies, non-vented chest seal, TPAK 3.25 needle, penetrating chest trauma kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. 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