What is a PneumoDart?

The PneumoDart is a reliable solution for treating a tension pneumothorax injury. Our needle is 3.25” which is the optimal length as recommended by the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) who inspired the PneumoDart and we developed it with the US Department of Defense during a robust testing and evaluation phase.

Where do you place a needle decompression?

Needle thoracocentesis is a life saving procedure, which involves placing a wide-bore cannula into the second intercostal space midclavicular line (2ICS MCL), just above the third rib, in order to decompress a tension pneumothorax, as per Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) guidelines.

What is a dart chest tube?

The Dart™ is a sterile, 14 gauge x 3.25” needle with a uniformed, thick walled catheter. The design minimizes risk of collapse in the intercostal space. The Dart Target™ ensures accurate needle placement.

What is a chest decompression?

Decompression of the chest is a life-saving invasive procedure for tension pneumothorax, trauma-associated cardiopulmonary resuscitation or massive haematopneumothorax that every emergency physician or intensivist must master.

What is the difference between thoracotomy and Thoracostomy?

Thoracotomy vs. Thoracotomy is surgery that makes an incision to access the chest. It’s often done to remove part or all of a lung in people with lung cancer. Thoracostomy is a procedure that places a tube in the space between your lungs and chest wall (pleural space).

How do you do a needle decompression?

A needle decompression involves inserting a large bore needle in the second intercostal space, at the midclavicular line. Once this is done, there should be an audible release as the trapped air, and as the tension is released the patient should begin to improve.

Is tension pneumothorax open or closed?

Pneumothorax (air in the pleural cavity) is classified as open (external wound) or closed. The pleural pressure equilibrates with atmospheric pressure, resulting in lung collapse. Tension pneumothorax develops when air continuously enters the chest without evacuation.

How can you tell the difference between pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax is when air collects in between the parietal and viscera pleurae resulting in lung collapse. It can happen secondary to trauma (traumatic pneumothorax). When mediastinal shifts accompany it, it is called a tension pneumothorax.

How long can a pigtail catheter stay in?

The duration of drainage of pleural fluid using pigtail catheter ranged between three and 14 days with a mean of 5 .

What is a pigtail chest tube used for?

Small-bore chest tubes – also referred to as pigtail catheters – are being used to relieve both spontaneous and in some cases, traumatic pneumothorax. These pigtails are placed with a Seldinger catheter-over-wire technique very similar to the central venous catheter insertion.

What kind of catheter do you use for pneumothorax?

Wayne Pneumothorax Catheter Set and Tray. Used for the relief of simple, spontaneous, iatrogenic, and tension pneumothorax.

What is the Pneumostat chest drain valve used for?

The Pneumostat Chest Drain Valve is a disposable, single use chest drain valve with a small, graduated 30 ml collection capacity integrated with a novel one-way dry seal valve technology. The Pneumostat Chest Drain Valve is easy-to-use, providing your patients excellent protection, with a low-cost solution. Fast, secure garment attachment

Can a pigtail catheter be inserted through the chest?

Pigtail catheters are markedly less painful for the patient to be inserted through the chest wall. This video demonstrates that point as well as the technique for inserting one of these catheters.