SAM Chest Seal (Without Valve)

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The SAM Chest Seal is a self-adherent dual-purpose dressing designed for treating open chest wounds, a life-threatening situation that could lead to tension pneumothorax. This is t he second-leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. It is designed to function either as a completely occlusive seal, or as a seal allowing one-way air flow from the chest.The SAM Chest Seal answers the long-standing need for an adhesive strong enough to adhere to skin in the presence of sweat, blood, hair, sand or water. The vacuum-sealed pouch has tear notches at each side, but can also be peeled to provide a sterile field. A highly absorbent 5” x 9” pad is also included to help clean the wound. For use in global combat zones, the SAM Chest Seal is optimized for night vision. Both the packaging and chest seal can be seen under no-light conditions with the use of a night vision device. Self-adherent hydrogel dressing Answers the long standing need for an adhesive strong enough to adhere to skin in the presence sweat, blood, hair, sand, or water Hydrogel adhesive also allows for the ability to reseal, making it ideal for venting Non valved version designed to completely seal an open chest wound Both the packaging and chest seal can be viewed under no light conditions with the use of a night vision device This model is a SAM Chest Seal (Without Valve) - Also available with valve Show more