Description

The SAM Chest Seal is an occlusive dressing designed for treating open chest wounds – a life-threatening situation that could lead to tension pneumothorax. The SAM Chest Seal’s superior adhesion is strong enough to adhere to skin that is subject to sweat, blood, hair, sand or water.

A chest seal is indicated when a patient has penetrating chest trauma from neck to navel, on the front, side or back of the chest. The chest seal doesn’t control bleeding inside the chest cavity. Instead, the chest seal prevents air from entering the chest cavity.

Standard TCCC bag contains a SAM Seal

THE SAM CHEST SEAL MEETS COTCCC PREFERRED FEATURES FOR CHEST SEALS

Device adheres despite the presence of blood, sweat, hair, and sand
Adheres despite storage as defined in Military Standard 810G
Easily applied in battlefield situations
Has tabs to facilitate removal of adhesive (dressing)
Minimum incidence of allergic reactions to adhesive
Oval shape; 6-8 inches or larger in size
Creates an occlusive seal
Ventable through lifting a flap on the seal; reseals well after venting
Puncture-resistant packaging; lightweight and ruggedized
Long shelf life; inexpensive
Integrity and function maintained when stored or carried in folded configuration
Configured for ease of use in low-light environments
Dual tabs to facilitate placement and removal of dressing
Vacuum packed tear and peel pouch
Works under extreme heat and cold
Dressing and packaging are night vision optimized
Elastic for conformability of curved body surfaces
Oval shape with thin edge layer that resists lifting or peeling
Rapid, highly absorbent 5″ x 9″ pad included
2 per package