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SKU: 20-001

Type: Chest Seal

Vendor: Safeguard Medical

Sello de pecho centinela

Name: Sello de pecho centinela
Brand: Safeguard Medical
SKU: 20-001
Price: 18.99 USD
Availability: InStock

MARCH PROTOCOL Built around MARCH. Evidence-based trauma care sequence →

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

El ^centinela® Chest Seal es un dispositivo diseñado para sellar una herida abierta en el pecho y minimizar el riesgo de desarrollar neumotórax a tensión, una de las principales causas de muerte evitable en el campo de batalla.Este sello mantiene la ubicación estática para el alivio espontáneo del neumotórax a tensión y garantiza una canalización eficaz para la liberación de sangre y aire.

El diseño patentado Sentinel ^® Chest Seal minimiza la oclusión de la ventilación y al mismo tiempo permite la liberación simultánea de sangre y aire. La capa de 360° de adhesivo Sentinel 10x™ se adhiere en su lugar y permanece completamente adherida a la víctima en todos los entornos, mientras que el diseño transparente permite una visión clara de la herida. Juntas, estas características reducen la necesidad de aplicar múltiples sellos y reducen el riesgo de neumotórax a tensión, una de las principales causas de muerte evitable en el campo de batalla.

Características:

CAPACIDADES

Ventilado : liberación simultánea de sangre y aire.
Palos – 360° Sentinel 10x adhesivo
Claro – ver la herida

ATRIBUTOS DEL PRODUCTO

Base adhesiva sin base de agua 360° Sentinel 10x
Transparente para permitir una visión clara de la herida.
El depósito dirige la sangre a la válvula para evitar la obstrucción.
Contiene toallita no tejida altamente absorbente.
La cáscara de dos partes permite una colocación controlada
Cumple con las pautas de evidence-based para el sellado del tórax ventilado.

BENEFICIOS CLÍNICOS

El adhesivo es eficaz en todos los entornos, lo que reduce la necesidad de aplicar varios sellos para la misma herida.
El diseño en capas con canales minimiza la oclusión de la ventilación y al mismo tiempo permite la liberación simultánea de sangre y aire.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

CLINICAL RATIONALE

Chest Seals in Thoracic Trauma

Chest seals are critical life-saving tools for treating open chest wounds (sucking chest wounds) that disrupt the negative pressure needed for normal breathing.
When air enters the pleural space through a penetrating injury, it prevents the lung from fully expanding and may lead to a tension pneumothorax — a life-threatening condition if not addressed promptly.
Properly applied chest seals restore intrathoracic pressure balance and allow the injured lung to re-expand, buying vital time until definitive care or decompression is available.

1. Vented Chest Seals

Clinical Rationale (Vented):

Vented chest seals feature one-way valves or channels that allow trapped air and fluids to escape from the chest cavity while preventing further air entry.
This controlled venting mechanism reduces the risk of developing a tension pneumothorax and is recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) for most open thoracic injuries when the vent remains unobstructed.
In tactical and emergency medical settings, vented seals maintain proper intrathoracic pressure dynamics and help stabilize respiration during evacuation.

Allows air and blood to escape while blocking additional air entry
Recommended by CoTCCC for most penetrating chest wounds
Prevents progression to tension pneumothorax
Effective during movement and transport phases

2. Non-Vented Chest Seals

Clinical Rationale (Non-Vented):

Non-vented chest seals provide a fully occlusive barrier that prevents any external air from entering the pleural cavity.
These are preferred when environmental factors — such as dust, debris, heavy clothing, or complex wound locations — could obstruct a vent or prevent it from functioning properly.
Non-vented models are especially effective when there are multiple wounds or when both sides of the chest are compromised.

Creates an airtight seal to stop further air intrusion
Ideal for contaminated or complex wound environments
Preferred for posterior or multiple thoracic injuries
Simple and reliable under stress conditions

3. Twin Pack / Dual Application

Clinical Rationale (Twin Pack):

Twin chest seal packs are designed for simultaneous coverage of entry and exit wounds or multiple penetrating thoracic injuries.
Applying seals to both anterior and posterior wounds prevents air intrusion from either side and ensures consistent intrathoracic pressure stabilization.
This configuration allows medics and responders to treat through-and-through injuries quickly and efficiently without improvisation.

Enables rapid treatment of entry and exit wounds
Maintains consistent chest pressure across both sides
Optimized for tactical and prehospital trauma management
Reduces need for multiple packages or improvised seals

4. Training Chest Seals

Clinical Rationale (Training):

Training chest seals replicate the adhesive strength and venting design of operational models using non-sterile materials.
They are intended for classroom, simulation, and scenario-based instruction, allowing responders to practice correct placement, adhesion, and vent inspection without wasting live medical gear.
Consistent repetition with realistic trainers develops muscle memory and speed during actual trauma incidents.

Simulates vented or occlusive seal behavior for realistic training
Promotes correct placement and adhesion technique
Preserves sterile operational supplies
Ideal for EMT, tactical, and civilian responder courses

Clinical Summary

Chest seals play a pivotal role in preventing death from tension pneumothorax, one of the leading causes of preventable trauma mortality.
Both vented and non-vented designs serve distinct operational needs, while twin and training packs ensure preparedness across all care phases — from education to battlefield or civilian emergencies.

Vented: Allows controlled egress of trapped air; standard CoTCCC-recommended choice.
Non-Vented: Fully occlusive; best for debris-rich or posterior wound sites.
Twin Pack: Provides coverage for through-and-through injuries.
Training: Non-sterile practice tool for skill retention and readiness.

By re-establishing chest wall integrity and controlling air movement, chest seals restore lung expansion and stabilize respiratory mechanics until advanced medical care is available.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Domestic & Military Shipping

Free Standard Shipping: Automatically applied at checkout on all orders $200 and above within the 48 contiguous United States (CONUS).

APO/FPO Military Addresses: Unconditionally free standard shipping on every order, with no minimum purchase required.

Order Processing & Tracking

Standard Gear: In-stock medical devices, consumables, and tactical packs process within 48 hours.

Stocked Kit Bags: Custom-built kits ship within 7-10 days as they are assembled by hand at our South Florida facility.

Automated carrier tracking details are emailed immediately upon shipment dispatch.

30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes the Sentinel Chest Seal different from other vented chest seals?

The Sentinel Chest Seal uses a dual-vent technology that channels air and blood through separate pathways simultaneously — reducing the risk that blood accumulation will block the air venting channel, a failure mode observed in some single-channel or single-valve designs. It also uses a 360° Sentinel 10x™ acrylate adhesive base (non-water-based) rather than a hydrogel, which maintains consistent adhesion in the presence of blood, sweat, and water without softening or swelling over extended evacuation periods. The transparent layered design allows wound monitoring after application without seal removal.

Is the Sentinel Chest Seal vented or non-vented?

The Sentinel Chest Seal is vented. It features dual-vent technology designed for the simultaneous release of blood and air from the chest cavity. This vented design is consistent with the CoTCCC-recommended approach for treating open and sucking chest wounds, as specified in the 2024 TCCC Guidelines — which direct responders to apply a vented chest seal to all open chest wounds when available. The vent design minimizes occlusion risk, reducing the need to manually burp or replace the seal.

Can the Sentinel Chest Seal be used alone or is it only part of the SENTINEL Kit?

The Sentinel Chest Seal is available as a standalone product (SKU 20-001) for integration into existing IFAKs and trauma kits. It is also the chest seal component of the SENTINEL Chest Trauma Kit by Combat Medical Systems, which additionally includes the Dart® 14-gauge 3.25" needle decompression catheter and the Dart® Target placement guide. Purchasing the standalone seal allows organizations to configure their own kits or replace individual components without purchasing a complete kit assembly.

How does the Sentinel's acrylate adhesive compare to hydrogel adhesives?

Most chest seals use hydrogel adhesives, which are water-based gel formulations that conform well to skin texture. The Sentinel uses an acrylate-based adhesive, which is not water-based and therefore does not absorb moisture or swell in wet conditions. Published clinical data on the Sentinel indicates it maintains static placement across environmental extremes. The acrylate adhesive is the same general chemistry class used in advanced wound dressings and some surgical drapes. For operators in extremely wet environments (rain, submersion risk), the non-water-based chemistry may provide an adhesion advantage over some hydrogel alternatives.

What are the packaged dimensions of the Sentinel Chest Seal for IFAK planning?

The Sentinel Chest Seal packages at 19.7 × 14 × 1.3 cm (approximately 7.75" × 5.5" × 0.5") and weighs 0.7 oz. The deployed seal measures 20.3 × 15.2 cm. The relatively flat, low-profile packaging is compatible with standard IFAK pouches. For complete chest trauma capability, the Sentinel pairs with the Dart® needle decompression catheter (14G × 3.25") in the SENTINEL Chest Trauma Kit — the kit dimensions are 6.88" L × 1.0" D and weigh 3 oz total.

How does the Sentinel Chest Seal's dual-vent technology reduce vent occlusion?

Single-channel vented seals use one pathway for both blood and air egress. In an active hemorrhage scenario, blood can pool in this channel, blocking air from escaping and effectively converting the seal from vented to non-vented without the provider's knowledge. The Sentinel's dual-vent system provides separate simultaneous pathways for blood and air, so blood drainage does not compete with or block air venting. Per Safeguard Medical product documentation, this design specifically addresses the vent-occlusion failure mode identified in published chest seal research.

Why does the Sentinel use acrylate adhesive rather than hydrogel?

Most chest seals use hydrogel adhesives, which are water-based formulations that provide good initial conformability to skin texture. The limitation of hydrogels in tactical environments is that they can absorb environmental moisture, swell, and lose adhesive strength when exposed to heavy perspiration, rain, or blood-diluted surfaces. The Sentinel's 360° Sentinel 10x™ acrylate adhesive is not water-based and therefore does not absorb moisture or swell. Per Safeguard Medical product documentation, it maintains static placement across environmental extremes — a meaningful advantage in wet-climate operations or when the wound site has significant blood contamination.

Does the Sentinel Chest Seal need to be purchased as part of the SENTINEL Kit or is it available solo?

The Sentinel Chest Seal (SKU 20-001) is available as a standalone individual seal for integration into existing IFAKs. It is also included as the chest seal component of the SENTINEL Chest Trauma Kit, which adds the Dart™ 14 Ga × 3.25" decompression needle and the Dart Target™ placement guide. Per Safeguard Medical product documentation, buying the seal alone allows units to configure the complete chest trauma module independently or augment existing kits that already include a decompression needle.

What does the 360° adhesive ring on the Sentinel mean for application technique?

The Sentinel's adhesive is applied in a full circumferential ring around the wound contact area, rather than covering the entire backing surface or using spot adhesive. This 360° ring ensures a continuous, uninterrupted seal perimeter around the wound, eliminating the potential for air tracking under an incomplete adhesive edge. The ring design is applied by pressing from the wound center outward to seat the adhesive progressively without trapping air. The transparent layered backing allows the provider to confirm the ring is fully seated before releasing pressure.