Prometheus Russell Chest Seal

The Prometheus Russell Chest Seal is a hydrogel-based dressing with an integral low-profile valve. Its purpose is to cover penetrating chest wounds to allow air to escape from the pleural cavity without being drawn back in. The aim is to minimise lung collapse associated with this injury and to facilitate lung re-inflation.

It has been thoroughly tested and proven on military operations and adheres effectively to sweaty and hairy skin. It will remain adhered over many hours and is comfortable for the patient in prolonged use.

Another component that makes the Russell Chest Seal unique is its valve mechanism. It is constructed from a thin but tough material which makes it very compliant. This allows it to open and close with very small changes in pressure (2O). The valve is quite transparent so the dressing can be positioned accurately over the wound. A large base aperture gives some latitude for inaccurate placement in high stress environments. Four peripheral apertures are large enough (36Fr) to allow blood to escape if necessary without blocking the valve. The four apertures provide substantial redundancy: if up to three of the four holes become obstructed the valve will still remain fully operational.

Supplied in a pre-folded form to make it easy to stow into medical packs. In low light conditions, the valve can be ‘felt’ to be working making it ideal for military operations.

At 20 x 15cm, the Russell Chest Seal is one of the largest chest seals currently available.

  • 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
  • Latex free

People Also Bought

  • SAM Chest Seal without Valve - 2 Dressings
    SAM Chest Seal without Valve - 2 Dressings

    SAM Chest Seal without Valve - 2 Dressings

    £43.33
    52.00 inc VAT

    IN/918

    Buy Now
  • Bolin Chest Seal
    Bolin Chest Seal

    Bolin Chest Seal

    £32.90
    39.48 inc VAT

    IN/915

    Buy Now
  • SP Haemorrhage Control Kit
    SP Haemorrhage Control Kit

    SP Haemorrhage Control Kit

    £345.09
    414.11 inc VAT

    DR/921

    Buy Now
  • Big Fish Ligature/Seatbelt Knife
    Big Fish Ligature/Seatbelt Knife

    Big Fish Ligature/Seatbelt Knife

    £38.67
    46.40 inc VAT

    AR/109

    Buy Now

Hot Products

  • Payments secured by
  • Barclaycard Logo Created with Sketch.
  • Mastercard Logo Created with Sketch.
  • Visa Logo Created with Sketch.
  • PayPal Logo Created with Sketch.
DCC
DCC
Cookies