A necessity for any advanced medical kit. Used to drain blood and/or air out of the chest cavity and maintain a vacuum in emergency situations. Sterile.
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The Heimlich Chest Drain Valve is a specially-designed flutter valve used to replace underwater bottles in chest drainage. Comprised of tubing assembly and sealed transparent housing, the valve establishes a unidirectional flow path for air. This assembly is equipped with tubing connection ends. |
- The Heimlich valve features a blue end to be connected to the patient catheter, and a transparent end to be connected to a vented drainage bag.
- If necessary, the distal, transparent end can be connected to regulated, intermittent sporadic suction that can be used to remove secretions.
- The Heimlich Chest Drain Valve is uncomplicated, and easy to use.
- The Heimlich Chest Drain Valve is sterile and a single use device.