Respiration + Resuscitation

 The Nasopharyngeal Airway, also know as an NPA, is a disposable airway adjunct used to maintain a patient's airway.

The Nasopharyngeal Airway is a vital device for maintaining an open airway in emergency situations. Designed for ease of insertion and patient comfort, it’s an essential component of any first aid or trauma kit, trusted by first responders and healthcare professionals worldwide.

The Nasopharyngeal Airway from Rusch is made from a soft PVC construction with beveled tip for a comfortable & gentle insertion which minimises the chances of complications. The NPA has inner striations for smooth suction catheter insertion.

Features:

• Soft, Flexible Construction
• Beveled Tip
• Variety of Sizes
• Durable Material
• Latex-Free Design

It is available in a full range of sizes (inc Paediatric). Contact us for availability of other sizes.

The HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack provides users with 2x vented chest seals in a compact packaging for the treatment of penetrating injuries to the chest. Gone are the days of trying to awkwardly fold chest seals to fit in your trauma kit.

Designed with 3-vented channels, the HyFin Vent allows air to escape the chest cavity during exhalation,while also preventing air from entering through the injury during inhalation. Each HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal is 12cm x 12cm and made with advanced adhesive to provide a superior adhesion in the most adverse conditions, including sweaty, bloody or hairy patients.

Packaged in a rugged, easy-to-open foil pouch, the perforated packaging allows users to open only one dressing at a time as needed. It 's compact packaging is ideal for low profile or small immediate trauma kits as you do not have to fold it to get it to fit in your trauma kit, go-bag or cargo pocket.

Dimensions:
Device - 12x12cm (Excluding Tab)
Packaged - 17x10cm (Folded)

Features:

• Vented Design: Provides controlled air release to prevent tension pneumothorax.
• Compact and Portable: Ideal for compact trauma kits, backpacks, or first responder belts.
• Durable and Reliable: Built to perform under extreme conditions in both military and civilian environments.
• Easy to Apply: Self-adhesive and designed for quick application in high-pressure situations.
• Twin Pack: Comes with two seals for multiple use cases or backup during emergencies.

FAQs:

Q: What is the Hyfin Vent Compact Chest Seal used for?
A: It’s designed to treat traumatic chest wounds and pneumothorax by preventing air from entering the chest cavity.

Q: Can the Hyfin Vent Chest Seal be used in combat situations?
A: Yes, it’s field-tested and used by military and emergency professionals worldwide.

Q: How do I apply the Hyfin Vent Chest Seal?
A: It’s designed for easy, quick application in high-pressure situations. Simply peel off the backing and apply it firmly over the wound.

The ARS Needle for decompression is the result of the combination of the best minds in the field and the available data on tension pneumothorax. Designed for rapid and efficient management of tension pneumothorax in emergency situations.

Made by North American Rescue the ARS Needle for Decompression is a patented design that improves the probability of success when managing casualties who present with signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax. With an easy to open container that protects the needle from damage during storage and a removed flash cap from the needle system to allow immediate confirmation of placement the ARS is the needle of choice for decompression of a tension pneumothorax.

Features:

• Strong, reliable needle/catheter: 14 gauge x 8.25cm.
• Rugged needle/catheter protective tube
• Easy ID textured twist top with handy clip
• Easy to open container for quick access
• Capless flash chamber for immediate confirmation of needle placement
• Convenient, compact size
• Quick and effective
• Professional-grade quality
• Single-use device

FAQs:

Q: What is the ARS Needle for Decompression used for?
A: The ARS Needle is used for rapid needle decompression to relieve tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition where air builds up in the chest and threatens breathing.

Q: How do you use the ARS Needle for Decompression?
A: The needle is inserted into the chest cavity to release trapped air and restore normal lung function. It is designed for quick, efficient use with minimal training.

Q: Is the ARS Needle reusable?
A: No, the ARS Needle is a single-use device to ensure sterility and reliable performance during each use.

The Guedel Airway 8-Piece Kit (40mm - 110mm) is a must-have for first responders, paramedics, and medical professionals. This comprehensive kit provides a full range of Guedel airways, offering reliable airway management in emergencies. It’s designed to maintain patient airways, promote proper ventilation, and stabilise patients in life-threatening situations.

Features:

• Complete Airway Kit: Includes a range of 8 Guedel airways (40mm - 110mm) to suit different patient sizes and needs.
• Reliable Airway Management: Designed to maintain open airways, facilitating proper ventilation during medical emergencies.
• Durable and Safe: Made from high-quality, medical-grade materials for durability and safe use.
• Convenient and Compact: All airways are organized in a compact, easy-to-carry kit for quick access during emergencies.
• Trusted by Professionals: Widely used by first responders, military medics, and healthcare professionals worldwide.
• Easy to Use: Simple to insert and adjust, making it ideal for both trained professionals and those with basic first aid knowledge.

FAQs:

Q: What is the Guedel Airway 8-Piece Kit used for?
A: The Guedel Airway 8-Piece Kit is used to maintain open airways during medical emergencies, ensuring proper ventilation and stabilizing patients with respiratory distress.

Q: How do you choose the correct Guedel airway size?
A: The correct size depends on the patient’s age and physical condition. The kit includes a range of sizes from 40mm to 110mm to accommodate different patients.

Q: Can the Guedel Airway 8-Piece Kit be used by non-medical personnel?
A: Yes, the kit is designed to be simple to use, and can be employed by individuals with basic first aid training, though it’s most effective when used by trained medical professionals.

AEROSHIELD, AEROMASK and AEROBREATHE provide a selection of protective and airway management products for pre-hospital treatment on injured patients, and to assist in the safe application of essential CPR.

The AeroRescue CPR Face Shield is a compact and reliable barrier device designed to provide safe, hygienic mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. With a one-way valve to prevent contamination and cross-infection, this essential tool is perfect for first responders, workplaces, and personal first aid kits.

Airway Guedel Disposable is a crucial component for advanced trauma response, effectively clearing airways and providing appropriate first response treatment. Available in multiple sizes and packaged individually for optimal hygiene, each size can be easily identified based on colour for a proper fit to the patient.

Airway Guedel Colours/Sizes:
#0 - Black 60mm
#1 - White 70mm
#2 - Green 80mm
#3 - Yellow 90mm
#4 - Orange 100mm
#5 - Pink 110mm

The Halo Chest Seal is the essential choice for managing penetrating chest trauma when time is of critical importance. Ideal for the treatment of open pneumothorax, this seal also prevents the development of tension pneumothorax resulting from gunshots, stab wounds, or other chest injuries and is specifically designed for casualties with excessive bleeding,heavy perspiration, or very wet and extreme environments.

The unique design offers a large pull tab that allows for easy, quick application.A highly-aggressive hydrogel enables the Halo Chest Seal to conform and adhere to all contours of the body and also prevents further contamination of the injury.

Features :

• Packaged in twos for treatment of both entrance and exit wounds
• Creates an occlusive seal around wound
• Non-vented design that is oval in shape
• Large pull tabs facilitate removal or venting of wound
• Provides total occlusion even with excessive blood, dirt,sand, hair, or heavy perspiration present
• Ventable through lifting a flap on the seal; reseals well after venting
• Non-sterile, Clean, Puncture-resistant packaging
• Minimised weight and cube
• Integrity and function maintained when stored or carried in folded configuration
• Lightweight and ruggedised
• Inexpensive
• Easily applied in battlefield situations
• Configured for ease of use in low-light environments
• Manufactured in the USA

Features:

• Includes one vented and one non-vented seal
• Total occlusion with excessive blood, dirt or heavy perspiration present
• Oval shape
• Non-sterile
• Large pull tabs to facilitate removal or venting of wound
• No residue once removed
• Durable protective packaging
• Integrity maintained when folded
• Performing temperature range up to 140 degrees
• 3-year shelf life
• Dimensions: 16.5cm x 14cm
• Manufactured in the USA
• No latex used in the manufacturing of this product

Features:

• Variable delivery of 28% to 60% oxygen concentration depending upon oxygen delivery rate
• Flexible plastic mask with elastic head strap

Features:

• Variable delivery of 28% to 60% oxygen concentration depending upon oxygen delivery rate
• Flexible plastic mask with elastic head strap

The Russell Chest Seal? is designed for the immediate management of an open chest wound and to minimise the risk of developing tension pneumothorax.

The Russell Chest Seal? is a hydrogel-based dressing with an integral low-profile, four apertures, valve. The base material of the chest seal is a hydrogel matrix, which comprises a water-containing gel, mounted onto a non-woven fabric with silicon-coated release liners. 

The Russell Chest Seal? is used to cover penetrating chest wounds, and the valve mechanism allows air to escape from the pleural cavity without being drawn back in. This aims to minimise lunge collapse associated with this injury and to facilitate lung re-inflation. 

The device will remain adhered over many hours and is comfortable for the patient in prolonged use (up to 24 hours).

• Fast, easy and intuitive to apply
• Patented hydrogel base ?? ??Sticks and Stays Stuck!??
• 4 large peripheral apertures allow drainage of air and blood
• 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 medical kit

Dimensions: 20.00cm x 15.00cm

Pack dimensions: 14.00cm x 13.00cm

Weight: 20.50g

Product shelf life: 3 years

Continuous bore tubing with flexible moulded connectors at each end.