Originally Posted by
Clay34
Not being a trained medical professional, is it better to invest in Bolin Chest seals or the Halo chest seals. My uneducated read on this is that if I use a Halo and tension pneumothorax develops I have to use a decompression needle with cath if the injured party can't get to a hospital right away. If I use the Bolin, with the three one way valves in the first place, will the likelihood of tension pneumothorax be lessened?
I know it's a simplistic statement, but a shove in the right direction is a grand thing. If you have minimal training, what is the better chest seal? And yes, I understand that the training is important and I am seeking out competent training, it's just not happening this week.
Packaged, set-and-forget solution for a lay, modestly trained rescuer: vented seal of your choice. Lots of good options out there. If you know to burp it or can dart the chest, non-vented are GTG. Good news: A tension pneumo is a delayed event, and outside response times for most folks. It can be a moot point.
Specific to your inquiry, I found this manufacturer reference: "Study reports Bolin Chest Seal superior to non-vented chest seals in treating tension pneumothorax"
http://gohandh.com/bolin-chest-seal-...n-pneumothorax
I use a variety of seals, and have no distinct preference for one.
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