14ga Decompression Needle with Valve – The professional's choice for treating compressed air chest.
Decompression hall
The decompression tube includes a pre-sterile, one-way valved 14ga catheter designed for tension pneumothorax relief in the field. Suitable for emergency medical care, tactical combat care (TCCC), IFAK equipment and rescue operations.
✔ Features:
- 14 gauge – optimal diameter for decompression
- Equipped with a measuring scale – helps in assessing the correct depth/movement
- Sterile, individually packaged – ready to use immediately
- Comes with a durable protective case – for safety and storage in the field
✔ Product benefits:
- Rapid response to life-threatening tension pneumothorax
- Used in emergency care, military medical corps and TCCC training
- Lightweight and compact addition to any IFAK or trauma pack
✔ Technical specifications:
- Catheter/needle size: 14ga x 8.26 cm
- Package size: 15.1 x 1.6 cm
- Weight: 16g
- Manufacturer: RHINO RESCUE
✔ Procedure steps (needle thoracentesis/needle decompression)
01 – EVALUATE
Assess the patient for signs of suspected tension pneumothorax.
02 – AIR BREAST BANDAGE INSTALLATION / INSPECTION
If a chest seal is already in use, check or replace it if it is incorrectly positioned.
03 – DETERMINE THE INSERT POINT
Identify the correct place to insert the needle:
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A = 2nd-3rd intercostal space at the midclavicular line (2nd ICS, midclavicular line)
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B = 5th-6th intercostal space at the midaxillary line (5th ICS, anterior axillary line)
04 – USE THE RIGHT TOOL
Choose the right type of sterile needle catheter.
NOTE: If available, clean the area with an antiseptic solution or cloth.
05 – REMOVE PROTECTIVE PLUG
Remove the catheter Luer lock cap (if applicable).
06 – INSERT NEEDLE
Insert the needle just above the top of the lower rib, at a 90-degree angle to the curvature of the chest.
07 – LEAVE THE CATHETER
Hold the needle in place for 5–10 seconds , then remove the needle, leaving the catheter in place.
08 – EVALUATE THE RESULT
Assess the success of needle decompression.
NOTE: You should hear a wheezing sound, and your breathing difficulty should ease.
09 – ONE-WAY VALVE
Remove the one-way valve from the needle and attach it to the catheter .
10 – IF NEEDED, ANOTHER
If the first needle decompression does not work, repeat the procedure with a new needle and another puncture site, on the same side .
11 – POSITION THE PATIENT
Place the patient in a semi-sitting or lateral position with the affected side facing down .
ATTENTION: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS
Continuously reassess for possible recurrence of respiratory failure:
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If the first decompression helped, but symptoms return, repeat on the same spot with a new device.
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If no other measures help, proceed to Section C (Circulation) of the ABCDE/MARCH protocol .
