Chest Seal Trainer

The HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack is an essential tool for treating penetrating chest injuries in both emergency and field environments. Designed with a vented structure, this compact chest seal is ideal for preventing and managing tension pneumothorax by allowing air to escape the chest cavity during exhalation while preventing air from entering during inhalation.

Each HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal measures 12cm x 12cm (excluding the tab) and features advanced adhesive technology that ensures superior adhesion, even in the most challenging conditions, such as on sweaty, bloody, or hairy patients. Packaged in a rugged, easy-to-open foil pouch, the seals are perforated for easy access, allowing you to open one at a time, maintaining hygiene and efficiency.

Its compact size makes it perfect for small, low-profile trauma kits, go-bags, or cargo pockets, where space is at a premium. With the twin pack, you’ll have a backup available for multiple uses, ensuring you're always prepared in an emergency situation.

Features:

• Vented Design: Three vented channels allow controlled air release to prevent tension pneumothorax during exhalation while blocking air entry during inhalation.

• Compact and Portable: Ideal for inclusion in small, low-profile trauma kits, go-bags, or first responder belts, taking up minimal space.

• Durable and Reliable: Designed to perform under extreme conditions, suitable for military and civilian use.

• Easy to Apply: Self-adhesive, designed for quick and easy application even in high-pressure, life-threatening situations.

• Twin Pack: Comes with two vented chest seals, providing a backup or multiple use cases for emergencies.

• Dimensions:

  • Device Size: 12cm x 12cm (excluding the tab)

  • Packaged Size: 17cm x 10cm (folded)

FAQs:

Q: What is the HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal used for?
A: The HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal is designed for treating penetrating chest injuries, such as traumatic pneumothorax, by preventing air from entering the chest cavity and allowing air to escape during exhalation.

Q: Can the HyFin Vent Chest Seal be used in combat situations?
A: Yes, the HyFin Vent Chest Seal is field-tested and widely used by military and emergency professionals worldwide in combat and other high-stress environments.

Q: How do I apply the HyFin Vent Chest Seal?
A: To apply the chest seal, simply peel off the backing and press it firmly over the wound, ensuring it adheres well to the skin. It’s designed for quick and easy application, even under pressure.

Q: Is the HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal effective in extreme conditions?
A: Yes, the seal is made with advanced adhesive technology that works even in sweaty, bloody, or hairy environments, making it reliable in a wide range of conditions.

Q: What’s the advantage of the twin pack?
A: The twin pack provides two chest seals, allowing for multiple applications or backup in emergencies, which can be crucial when treating more than one casualty or in extended field conditions.

The HyFin Vent Training Chest Seal Twin Pack is an ideal training tool designed to simulate the use of the HyFin Vent Chest Seal in real-life scenarios. It offers a cost-effective and safe alternative to using the actual chest seal in training environments, making it perfect for both vented and occlusive chest seal application practice.

These training seals mimic the fit and function of the real device but feature a less aggressive adhesive, making them suitable for use on human skin or training manikins. This allows for accurate practice in placing both the chest seal and the vent over a simulated wound, enhancing user familiarity and improving their confidence when faced with real emergency situations.

Packaged in the same rugged, compact foil pouch as the original seals, the HyFin Vent Training Chest Seal Twin Pack ensures that students can open just one chest seal at a time as needed, maintaining convenience and hygiene. Manufactured in the USA and 100% latex-free, these chest seal trainers come with Red Tip Technology for easy access, ensuring quality performance every time.

Features:

• Cost-Effective Training Solution: A budget-friendly alternative to using the actual device for training.

• Manikin-Friendly Adhesive: Specially formulated adhesive that won’t damage manikins or leave excessive residue.

• Same Form and Function: Designed to mirror the HyFin Chest Seal’s design, ensuring realistic training for correct placement of the seal and vent.

• Comes with Gauze Pad: Includes a gauze pad to wipe the wound surface before applying the chest seal for added realism.

• Compact Packaging: Packaged in a rugged, compact foil pouch with perforations for easy, one-at-a-time access to the chest seals.

FAQs:

Q: What is the HyFin Vent Training Chest Seal used for?
A: It is used for training purposes to practice applying vented and occlusive chest seals in emergency situations. It mimics the real HyFin Chest Seal in both form and function.

Q: Can the HyFin Vent Training Chest Seal be used on actual patients?
A: No, these are training devices specifically designed for use on manikins or human skin during training exercises. They feature a less aggressive adhesive to prevent damage to training manikins.

Q: How does the adhesive on the HyFin Vent Training Chest Seal work?
A: The adhesive is designed to be manikin-friendly, so it won’t damage or leave excessive residue on the training manikin or human skin. It allows for effective application and removal during training exercises.

Q: Does the HyFin Vent Training Chest Seal come with anything extra?
A: Yes, each chest seal comes with a gauze pad that can be used to wipe the wound surface before applying the chest seal, ensuring a more realistic training experience.

Q: How is the HyFin Vent Training Chest Seal packaged?
A: It is packaged in a rugged, easy-to-open foil pouch with perforations, allowing for the user to open only one chest seal at a time as needed, ensuring convenience and hygiene during training.

The Halo Chest Seal 2 Pack (2 x Sealed) is a life-saving tool designed to manage penetrating chest trauma in emergency situations where time is critical. Ideal for treating open pneumothorax, the Halo Chest Seal also prevents the development of tension pneumothorax caused by injuries such as gunshots, stab wounds, or other chest injuries. This versatile seal is particularly effective for casualties experiencing heavy bleeding, excessive perspiration, or in extremely wet and challenging environments.

The unique design of the Halo Chest Seal features a large pull tab for quick and easy application, and the aggressive hydrogel adhesive ensures the seal conforms to the body, preventing contamination and maintaining the integrity of the wound. Each pack contains two chest seals, allowing for the treatment of both entrance and exit wounds.

With its non-vented, oval shape, the Halo Chest Seal provides an occlusive seal even in the most demanding conditions. It is easy to apply and can be vented by lifting a flap on the seal, with the ability to reseal after venting. This chest seal is lightweight, rugged, and designed for easy use, even in low-light or high-stress environments.

Features:

• Dual Pack: Comes in a pack of two, allowing for treatment of both entrance and exit wounds.

• Occlusive Seal: Creates a secure, occlusive seal around the wound, preventing air from entering or exiting the chest.

• Non-Vented Design: Oval shape for a comfortable and effective seal, ensuring the prevention of tension pneumothorax.

• Hydrogel Adhesive: The aggressive hydrogel adhesive ensures a secure fit, even in wet, bloody, or sweaty conditions.

• Ventable Seal: The flap allows for venting of the wound and reseals effectively after venting.

• Quick Application: Large pull tab facilitates fast and easy application, even under stressful or low-light conditions.

• Lightweight and Rugged: Designed to be lightweight and tough, ensuring easy portability without sacrificing durability.

• Non-Sterile Packaging: Clean, puncture-resistant packaging for safe storage and transport.

• USA Made: Manufactured in the USA, ensuring high-quality standards.

FAQs:

Q: What is the Halo Chest Seal used for?
A: The Halo Chest Seal is used to treat penetrating chest trauma, including open pneumothorax, preventing tension pneumothorax from gunshot wounds, stab wounds, or other chest injuries.

Q: How does the Halo Chest Seal work?
A: The Halo Chest Seal creates an occlusive seal around the wound, preventing air from entering or exiting the chest and helping to prevent the development of tension pneumothorax.

Q: Can the Halo Chest Seal be used in extreme conditions?
A: Yes, the seal is designed for use in extreme environments, including situations with excessive bleeding, heavy perspiration, and wet conditions.

Q: How do I apply the Halo Chest Seal?
A: The Halo Chest Seal features a large pull tab for easy application, even in low-light or high-stress situations. Simply place the seal over the wound and press down for secure adhesion.

Q: Can the seal be vented?
A: Yes, the Halo Chest Seal can be vented by lifting a flap on the seal. It can be resealed after venting for continued protection.

Q: Is the Halo Chest Seal sterile?
A: No, the Halo Chest Seal is non-sterile, but it comes in puncture-resistant packaging that ensures cleanliness and safety during transport.

The Russell Chest Seal is specifically designed for the immediate management of open chest wounds, helping to minimise the risk of tension pneumothorax. This hydrogel-based dressing features an integral low-profile valve with four apertures, allowing air to escape from the pleural cavity while preventing it from being drawn back in. This mechanism helps to reduce lung collapse and promotes lung re-inflation.

Made from a hydrogel matrix mounted on a non-woven fabric with silicon-coated release liners, the Russell Chest Seal adheres securely to the skin for up to 24 hours, ensuring comfort for the patient during prolonged use.

Features:

• Fast, easy, and intuitive to apply, ideal for emergency use

• Patented hydrogel base that ensures it sticks and stays stuck

• Four large peripheral apertures that allow for the drainage of air and blood

• A large central hole in the base material ensures quick, accurate placement with reduced risk of obstructing the wound opening

• Low-profile and highly flexible, providing comfort during use

• Compact design for easy packing in your medical kit

• Can be worn for up to 24 hours, ensuring effective treatment during transport

• Shelf life of 3 years

FAQs:

Q: How long can the Russell Chest Seal stay in place?
A: The Russell Chest Seal is designed to remain adhered for up to 24 hours, offering continued protection for the patient during transport.

Q: Is the Russell Chest Seal suitable for all chest wounds?
A: The Russell Chest Seal is specifically designed for penetrating chest wounds and helps minimise the risk of tension pneumothorax. It should be used for open chest injuries where there is a risk of air entering the pleural cavity.

Q: Is the Russell Chest Seal easy to apply?
A: Yes, the Russell Chest Seal is fast, easy, and intuitive to apply, ensuring quick treatment during emergencies.

Q: How does the Russell Chest Seal prevent tension pneumothorax?
A: The valve mechanism in the Russell Chest Seal allows air to escape from the pleural cavity without being drawn back in, helping to minimise lung collapse and facilitate lung re-inflation.

The TrueClot® Chest Seal Application Trainer is an essential tool for training in critical bleeding control, specifically for chest seal application. Designed for use in both tabletop and wearable scenarios, this trainer simulates realistic entry and exit wounds, mimicking tension pneumothorax conditions with active bleeding and bubbling effects. Ideal for both classroom and hands-on training, this tool allows students to practice real-world techniques with actual chest seals used in the field.

In tabletop settings, students can apply real chest seals to simulated bleeding wounds, practising proper placement while observing the wound's venting and sealing action. The trainer mimics exhalation and inhalation to replicate the body's movements, providing a lifelike experience. The proprietary design of the TrueClot Chest Seal Application Trainer allows chest seals to be reused multiple times, reducing training costs while maintaining high realism.

For wearable scenario-based training, the trainer features a Velcro MOLLE vest, allowing students to manage moving patients while applying chest seals. Entry and exit wounds can be repositioned to offer various training scenarios, with active bleeding simulated through a reservoir/pump system, secured in the vest for realism and convenience.

Key Features:

• Durable Simulated Wounds: Mimics realistic tension pneumothorax conditions.
• Reusable Chest Seals: Apply real chest seals for authentic training.
• Active Bleeding Simulation: Includes a reservoir and pump system for dynamic bleeding.
• Wearable for Scenario Training: Practice chest seal application on a moving patient.
• Flexible Wound Placement: Adjust entry and exit wounds on the torso for varied training.
• Easy to Clean: Trainer is easy to clean and air dries quickly.
• Latex-Free Design: Safe for all users.

What’s Included:

• Entry and exit wound models
• Squeeze bottle for tabletop training
• Velcro MOLLE vest
• Simulated blood reservoir, bulb pump, and tubing with quick connectors for scenario training
• Available in dark or light flesh tones

FAQs:

Q: What does the Chest Seal Application Trainer simulate?
A: The trainer simulates entry and exit wounds, mimicking tension pneumothorax conditions with active bleeding, bubbling, and chest seal venting for realistic training.

Q: How does the Chest Seal Application Trainer work in scenario training?
A: The trainer includes a Velcro MOLLE vest that allows students to wear the simulated wounds and apply chest seals while managing a moving patient. The active bleeding simulation system uses a reservoir and bulb pump for realism.

Q: Can I reuse the chest seals during training?
A: Yes, the TrueClot Chest Seal Application Trainer allows chest seals to be applied and reused multiple times, reducing training costs while maintaining realistic practice.

Q: Is the Chest Seal Application Trainer latex-free?
A: Yes, all TrueClot task trainers are latex-free, making them safe for all users.

Q: How do I clean the trainer?
A: The trainer is easy to clean and air dries quickly after use. It is designed for durability and repeated use in training environments.

Q: Can I adjust the placement of the wounds on the trainer?
A: Yes, the design of the Chest Seal Application Trainer allows for flexible placement of entry and exit wounds on the torso, providing varied training scenarios.

Q: What comes with the Chest Seal Application Trainer?
A: The trainer includes entry and exit wound models, a squeeze bottle for tabletop training, a Velcro MOLLE vest, simulated blood reservoir, bulb pump, and tubing with quick connectors for wearable scenario training.

Q: What skin tones are available for the trainer?
A: The TrueClot Chest Seal Application Trainer is available in both dark and light flesh tones to accommodate different training preferences.