The Russell Chest Seal® is a hydrogel-based dressing with an integral low-profile valve. Designed to cover penetrating chest wounds and to allow air to escape from the pleural cavity without being drawn back in. The aim is to minimise lung collapse associated with this injury and to facilitate lung re-inflation.
The Russell Chest Seal® has a unique low profile and flexibility. It is supplied in a pre-folded form to make it easy to stow into medical packs. In low light conditions, the valve can be ‘felt’ to be working making it ideal for military operations.
The Russell Chest Seal® is one of the largest chest seals currently available.
Key product features
- Fast, easy and intuitive to apply
- Patented hydrogel base – ‘Sticks and Stays Stuck!’
- Four large peripheral apertures allow drainage of air and blood
- The large central hole in base material allows quick accurate placement with reduced risk of obstructing the wound opening
- Low profile and highly flexible
- Compact, easy to pack into a medical kit
- Dimensions (seal): 20cm x 15cm
- Dimensions (pack): 14cm x 13cm
- Weight: 20.5g
