Bard-Parker H8294-003460 Heimlich Chest Drain Valve

Key Features

One-Way Valve Mechanism

Heimlich valves are structured specifically with a flutter valve mechanism allowing the expulsion of gases and fluids contained in the chest cavity whilst preventing reentry.

Such one-way operation ensures an uninterrupted release of drainage while minimizing the chances of complication occurring like tension pneumothorax.

Compact and Portable Design

The Heimlich valve, unlike the traditional water-seal chest drainage systems, is compact in both weight and dimensions, enhancing ease of storage and transport.

Such size and weight restrictions make its use ideal for ambulatory patients, those in emergencies, and military or field patients.

Eliminates Need for External Suction

The valve can operate independently without the reliance on external suction, especially suited for outpatient care and home settings increases its versatility.

Patients benefitting from this are able to sustain mobility while maintaining effective drainage.

Secure Tubing Connection

The Heimlich valve has no restriction in terms of chest tube sizes because of the universal tubing connectors designed.

Tamper-proof synthetic connections ensure no leaks occur while also providing effective drainage.

See-Through Housing for Supervision

The transparent housing of the valve enables health professionals to monitor the drainage and evaluate any potential blockage or malfunction through simple visual inspection.

Construction Without Latex

Constructed from quality materials free from latex which are more likely to be accepted by sensitive patients.

Clinical Uses

Management Of Pneumothorax

Best suited for the treatment of spontaneous, traumatic, or iatrogenic pneumothorax, permitting the escape of the air that has been trapped in the pleural cavity.

Drainage After Surgery To The Chest
Following surgery on the lung, thoracic surgery, or chest trauma as a means of unobstructed continuous drainage is frequent.

Military And Emergency Use

The self contained and compact nature of the Heimlich valve makes it useful in prehospital trauma care and field medicine and is valuable for use in emergency situations.

Home And Outpatient Care

Allows patients to be discharged sooner while still providing effective drainage thus lowering cost, providing comfort, and reducing hospitalization.

Conclusion

The design of the Bard-Parker H8294-003460 Heimlich Chest Drain Valve thoracic drainage device is efficient, mobile, and simple. Due to its one-way valve mechanism, air or fluid can constantly be drained without the risk of developing hazardous life-threatening conditions like tension pneumothorax. It is ideal for use in emergencies, outpatient, and long-term care with patients since it does not require external suction. Relaxed external suction is not needed and the device is light and portable. While at a hospital, home, or in an ambulance the Heimlich valve provides secure, dependable, and efficient drainage control.