Safeguard Medical Russell Chest Seal | 4 Valve Chest Seal, Made in the USA, Blue

Safeguard Medical Russell Chest Seal | 4 Valve Chest Seal, Made in the USA, Blue

Fast, easy and intuitive to apply Patented hydrogel base 4 large peripheral apertures A large central hole in the base material allows quick accurate placement with reduced risk of obstructing the wound opening Low profile and highly flexible The Newest Evolution in Chest Seals! 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 minimize 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).