NAR Simple Thoracostomy Kit

Immediate Thoracic Access in the Field

This compact kit is designed to enable rapid simple thoracostomy at the point of injury, giving medics and pre hospital clinicians the tools to restore physiologic function when seconds count. The package is optimized for one handed retrieval from a pack or pocket, and the contents are arranged for a predictable workflow during high stress scenarios. Ideal for combat medics, tactical providers, paramedics and emergency department clinicians, the kit addresses the critical need for immediate chest decompression when clinical signs point to evolving tension physiology. The goal is quick, decisive intervention to improve chances of survival during transport or prior to definitive surgical care.

Vacuum Sealed Packaging and Field Ready Form

Packaged in a vacuum sealed bag that opens quickly and cleanly, this kit was engineered for austere conditions and rapid access. The flat, low profile pack measures approximately W 10 in. x H 6 in., and weighs just 0.33 lbs, making it easy to carry on litter systems, in IFAKs, or on tactical rigs. Sterile barrier packaging preserves integrity until use, while the bag material resists abrasion and puncture during routine transport. The layout is intuitive, reducing time to procedure and helping teams maintain sterile technique during extrication, casualty collection points, or en route care.

Surgical Grade Instruments with Trusted Sterility

Components are prepared to meet clinical expectations for single use thoracic intervention, with sterile instruments and occlusive options supplied to support rapid management. Materials are selected to withstand field environments, with corrosion resistant instrument finishes and sterile disposables that maintain integrity under normal temperature and transport conditions. The kit supports accepted clinical technique for simple thoracostomy and provides a consistent sterile platform for providers to perform the procedure with confidence. Educational references are provided to complement institutional training and protocols for thoracic decompression.

Versatile Use Across Missions and Systems

This kit adapts to multiple operational contexts, from routine ambulance runs to forward surgical and tactical casualty care. It is suitable for ground and air medical teams, special operations medics, and hospital trauma teams who need a compact option for immediate chest access. The lightweight package is also appropriate for mass casualty supply caches, patrol medics, and austere clinic settings where space and weight are limited. By offering a focused solution for one procedure, the kit complements broader trauma systems and interoperates with standard airway and hemorrhage control strategies.

Professional Use

• Military combat and tactical medics performing point of injury care
• EMS paramedics and transport crews managing critically injured patients
• Air medical teams requiring compact, sterile procedural kits
• Emergency department trauma teams for rapid chest decompression
• Forward surgical teams and field hospitals in austere environments

Training and Civilian Use

• Tactical first aid courses and procedural skills labs for providers
• Individual first aid kits IFAKs for organizations with trauma risk
• Workplace emergency response programs with advanced medical roles
• Stop the Bleed and advanced trauma life support adjuncts for training
• Preparedness caches for mass casualty and disaster response drills