Name: ARS for Needle Decompression (10 gauge x 3.25 in.)
Brand: North American Rescue
SKU: ZZ-0298
Price: 16.57 USD
Availability: InStock

ARS for Needle Decompression (10 gauge x 3.25 in.)

by North American Rescue

The North American Rescue ARS needle decompression kit in 10 gauge (item ZZ-0298) holds a 10 gauge, 3.25 inch needle and catheter for providers trained to treat a tension pneumothorax. A brown band and hub tell it apart from NAR's orange 14 gauge ARS.

✓ Large 10 gauge x 3.25 in needle and catheter for increased flow ✓ Rugged protective tube guards the needle during transport ✓ Textured twist top with convenient clip for quick ID and retrieval ✓ Capless flash chamber gives immediate visual confirmation of placement ✓ Easy open, compact container for rapid access in austere settings

A Larger Gauge Option of NAR's ARS

North American Rescue's patented ARS needle decompression kits are designed, NAR says, to give a needle and catheter long enough to reach the pleural space in 99% of patients. NAR states that the built-in failsafe features of the ARS improve the chance of success when treating casualties with signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax.

This 10 gauge version offers a needle and catheter that NAR puts at about 60% larger in diameter than its original 14 gauge ARS, for those who want a larger gauge. A brown color-coded sterilization band and catheter hub set it apart from the 14 gauge kit, which is orange.

Details (From NAR)

Item number: ZZ-0298 (SEL# 09MS-02-THOR)
Needle and catheter: 10 gauge, 3.25 inches long
Rugged tube that protects the needle and catheter
Textured twist top for easy identification, with a clip
Container that opens easily, so the kit is quick to reach
Capless flash chamber that confirms needle placement right away
Packaged size: 5.7 by 0.7 by 0.8 inches; weight 0.6 ounces
Patents: U.S. D595,847 and 001002372-0001, with more pending

Good to Know

Needle decompression is an invasive procedure. Use this kit only if you are trained and authorized to perform it, within your scope of practice and local protocols, and get emergency medical services involved. It is not a training device. Replace any kit that has been opened or used.