RUSSELL PNEUMOFIX

"Features: For medical professionals, use of the Russell PneumoFix® is quick, simple, and intuitive. Unlike the intravenous cannula, used historically in an improvised way for the management of tension pneumothorax, the Russell PneumoFix® is designed specifically for this purpose. The Russell PneumoFix® has been designed to be inserted without the need for a scalpel or skin incision. The device incorporates a Veress-tipped needle to minimize risk of injury to lung tissue. 11cm long catheter – long enough to reach the pleural cavity of the vast majority of patients Low pressure one-way valve to allow air and fluid out but nothing in Graduated markings and X-ray detectable catheter for depth recording and accurate localization at hospital 12-Gauge catheter allows for rapid venting of air in tension pneumothorax Material chosen minimizes the risk of kinking of the catheter "