Chest Decompression

Below are the options available at our department for chest decompression.

Russell PneumoFix™ Decompression Needle, 12ga

Argyle™ Turkel™ Safety Thoracentesis System, 3.5in L Catheter, 8fr

ARS® Needle Decompression Kits

NWA protocol for chest decompression

EMS1 Top Articles

LODD: Mo. FF-medic fatally stabbed by patient during transport April 27, 2025
"We will remember forever the service and sacrifice of Graham Hoffman of the Kansas City Fire Department," Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said in a statement
Whooping cough cases are on the rise again in the U.S. April 27, 2025
The CCD reports that there are twice as many cases as at the same time last year
Medevac crew brings EMS awareness to Conn. students April 27, 2025
Norwich Free Academy students got an up-close lesson on EMS from a Life Star medical helicopter crew
Ariz. FD aims to cut costs amid increasing calls April 26, 2025
Mesa Fire and Medical is preparing to spend $162 million next year as it handles nearly 200 daily calls, with 84% tied to medical emergencies
W.Va. EMS providers rally to support technical school's EMS program April 26, 2025
The Monongalia County Board of Education is considering eliminating the emergency medical services program at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Is your EMS agency all talk, no accountability? Here’s how to fix that April 25, 2025
If you’re tired of a toxic culture, this episode lays out a blueprint for EMS agency growth
Ill. medevac crew injured when helicopter crashes, burns during training April 25, 2025
Three members of an ARCH Air Medical Service crew were injured when their medical helicopter crashed while taking off from a Hartford fire station
NFL Draft photos: EMS, fire, police on the clock April 25, 2025
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Hazmat incident causes evacuation of Colo. assisted-living facility April 25, 2025
Improperly mixed cleaning chemicals triggered a temporary evacuation at The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Colorado Springs
When crew dynamics disrupt patient care April 25, 2025
5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care

NIST Live Feed

5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit June 3, 2025
REGISTER NOW 5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public safety communications forward. In 2025, the FirstNet Authority and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public
NIST Updates Critical Wildfire Evacuation and Sheltering Guidance April 24, 2025
The ESCAPE report redefines how to save lives in the face of fast-moving wildfires.
Staff Spotlight - Dr. Brittany Stinger March 10, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Brittany Stinger to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Fellow in the Flammability Reduction Group of the Fire Research Division (FRD). Dr. Stinger
PFAS Found in Firefighter Gloves, Hoods and Wildland Gear December 17, 2024
The amount of PFAS in each sample varied greatly, so it may be possible to design gear that reduces exposure.
AI Can ‘Hear’ When a Lithium Battery Is About to Catch Fire November 14, 2024
NIST researchers have trained AI to detect the telltale sound even in noisy environments.
New Smoke Alarms Are Better at Detecting Fires but Still Beep for Bacon September 18, 2024
NIST research in a kitchen fire laboratory shows that updated smoke detectors still produce nuisance alarms during cooking.
2024 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium August 20, 2024
In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, is proud to host the 7th annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience Grant Research Program recipients on August 20 and 21, 2024. This
5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit June 25, 2024
5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public safety communications forward. In 2024, the FirstNet Authority and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public Safety
John W. Lyons, Who Led NIST in Times of Great Change, Dies at 93 April 11, 2024
Lyons served as director of NIST from 1990 to 1993 and guided the organization as its mission expanded in support of U.S. industry.
Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’ January 16, 2024
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?