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Asherman Chest Seal
Technical Rescue Gear and Equipment from rescueDIRECT.com:Tactical / Military
Technical Rescue Gear and Equipment from rescueDIRECT.com:EMS Gear
 Code: ACS
Price: $13.95
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Asherman Chest Seal

The standard of care for open chest injuries among swat medics and tactical teams around the world!

The ACS is a safer approach to treating open pneumothorax and preventing tension pneumothorax in chest injuries from gunshot, stab wounds or other penetrating chest trauma. The unique one-way valve is designed to let air and blood escape while preventing re-entry of either. Proven to be a more effective treatment than standard petroleum gauze, the ACS is standard issue for the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. Pressure-sensitive adhesive assuring effective seal, even through body hair.

Product Specifications:

  • Clear circular design
  • One-way valve
  • Gauze pad included
  • Strong adhesive
  • Sterile
  • Easy open package
Product Benefits: One-way valve to let air and blood escape while preventing re-entry of either. Ample dressing size of 5.5 inch diameter. Gauze pad for cleaning and drying wound area. Clear pad design for optimal visualization of wound. A must for EMS personnel who cannot afford to waste time trying to construct a "flutter dressing" with tape and occlusive. Simply peel off the protective paper and apply the seal to the wound.

NSN# 6510-01-408-1920