{"product_id":"ars-needle-for-decompression-10g","title":"ARS Needle for Decompression - 10g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ARS Needle for Decompression (10G) is an advanced chest decompression device engineered for reliable, controlled needle thoracostomy in tension pneumothorax emergencies. Featuring a series of design improvements over traditional decompression needles, it is trusted by military, EMS, and tactical medical personnel for pre-hospital and critical care use across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe improved bi-bevel, tapered \"scalpel\" sharp needle tip enhances penetration control through tissue of varied type and thickness. A fenestrated catheter with three fenestrations plus the catheter tip delivers four paths for air to escape, providing statistically significant improvement in tension relief and prevention of distal catheter occlusion compared to non-fenestrated designs. Centimetre-graduated catheter markings enable safer placement using thoracic depth control, and the flexible catheter design reduces the risk of kinking during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: 10G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle tip: Bi-bevel, tapered, scalpel-sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatheter: Fenestrated (3 fenestrations + tip = 4 air escape paths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatheter markings: Centimetre-graduated for depth control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatheter flexibility: Designed to reduce kinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x ARS Needle for Decompression 10G\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency medical services (EMS) and paramedics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary and tactical medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrauma and critical care settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst responders in pre-hospital environments across Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Decompression vs Chest Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eARS Needle for Decompression\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVented Chest Seal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary purpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelieves internal chest pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrevents air entering chest wounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTension pneumothorax (trained use)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen chest wounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUser training required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced medical training required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic to intermediate training\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInvasiveness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInvasive procedure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-invasive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced trauma response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmediate trauma care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeedle decompression is a specialised intervention and should only be performed by trained professionals following approved protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47821755908273,"sku":"TacMed: ARS Needle","price":52.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8889\/0033\/files\/ARS_Needle_for_Decompression_-_10g.jpg?v=1786020561","url":"https:\/\/www.onsethealth.org\/products\/ars-needle-for-decompression-10g","provider":"Onset Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}