The NAR Simple Thoracostomy Kit provides the essential equipment needed to perform a simple (finger) thoracostomy. Packaged in a compact and easy-to-open vacuum-sealed bag, the kit contains all necessary components to perform the procedure in one package. Contents include a 3-pack Chloraprep® swapstick for skin prep, a #10 protected safety scalpel, sterile gauze, curved Rochester Pean hemostat to penetrate parietal pleura and dissect intercostal muscle, HyFin Compact Twin Pack Chest Seal for spontaneously breathing patients and a marker to write on chest seal as needed.
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- Compact kit that contains all necessary equipment to perform simple thoracostomy
- Includes 3-pack skin prep for performing the procedure bilaterally if needed
- HyFin Compact Vented Twin Pack Chest Seal to cover site if required
- 1 x #10 Protected Scalpel
- 1 x 6.25 in. Rochester Pean Hemostat - Curved
- 2 x 4 in. x 4in. Gauze Pad (2 Pk)
- 1 x HyFin® (Vented) Compact Chest Seal - Twin Pack
- 1 x Chloraprep® Swabsticks (Pack of 3)
- 1 x Permanent Marker - Black - Small
This item may be eligible for purchase with Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds. Check with your HSA/FSA administrator to confirm with your individual plan.
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