Halo Chest Seal High Performance Occlusive Dressing for Trauma Wounds, 2 Count

Very high quality adhesive, large coverage area and great product overall. If you don't have a specific need for this and you're buying it for part of an IFAK this is a great addition. You never know what's going to happen in this crazy world and having this item can really save the day. It can be used for other things than just a chest deal. It will work perfect if that is the issue but can also be used to held a Celox pack over a sever cut or any other kind of rough edge open wound. It really should be in any well stocked trauma kit. I have one in my backpack that I carry daily and one at home. They very light and take up almost no space. You can never have too much first aid gear, you never know when you'll need it.

Have used these in ER without any problems. Now I'm adding these to my carry kit. Hope to never use them but trust them explicitly.

I cant say too much, as Ive luckily never had to use them. However, if you check out some YouTube videos, you can see how theyre applied, and learn this way. Opening the product shouldn't be an issue, and I know a lot of guys in the field who will open the package, to get to them faster in an emergency. Our instructor advised that in an emergency, they can be hard to tear open, especially with hands already covered in blood. In todays world, you can always grab antibiotics if needed. I actually used these in a GSW kit I made with a food saver and basic items needed to treat a GSW. it stores perfectly in my plate carrier behind the plate itself. You can google "medical kit that stores in plate carrier" and see how basic some of these kits are. They retail for under $100, but you can make your own for almost half the price. I chose these because theyre highly recommended by todays combat veterans, and first responders in the field. Also, again, a few youtube videos and you'll get a look at how well they adhere, even with simulated blood in the way. Hope this helps!

Unfortunately I use these seals all the time. They were in my IFAK in the Marines and now they are in my outer carrier as a Patrol Man for KCK. I placed these seals on multiple shooting victims and they all made it to the hospital alive. Which is the point of these seals. They keep you alive to make it to the operating room. They stick on very well even with heavy bleeding. You can fold the packaging and put in any pouch or bag. I highly recommend these seals. Also like I always tell everyone. The point of the IFAK is to carry it on you. It does you no good if you don't have it when you need it. I carry mine on my ankle under my uniform.

They came as a two pack but are packed in a very large package.

First off, I've worked in an ER. I have this for my personal first aid kit which was modeled after the ITS ETA kit (Used by Travis Haley) and the Dark angel D.A.R.K. kit (used by Chris Costa). Its compactness makes it ideal for a personal med kit that fits inside a magazine pouch the size of a 3 AR mag pouch. The kit goes with me every time I go to the range or it sits in my jeep. If you consider getting this, be sure you know how to use it. Have some type of first aid class under your belt and understand the basics of first aid. If not, you could cause more harm than good!

This product by PMI hasn't been used (hopefully I will never have to use it or similar products) but it is well known and has a great reputation for its effectiveness. It comes packaged with two (2) seals (front and back in case there is an exit wound), instructions for its use on the packaging front, along with the Lot and Expiration date, and the NSN. Package size is approximately 7 1/2 inches by 11 inches, seals are about 5-6 inches by 9-10 inches. Made in the U.S.A. (screw Dash!)

I bought this for my first aid kit to increase its versatility. Like others, I have not used this yet, and hope I never have to. However, it has been said to be the best of the best. One thing that hasn't been said and not in the description is the chest seals size. The seal itself is an oval and the short and long dimensions (area within the adhesive edge) is roughly 4.5" x 5.75" respectively. The size is somewhat of an issue for my first aid kit. Even though it is flat, there is no real good place (for me) to keep it without folding. It is possible to fold but you must be careful as to not let the adhesive lift from the plastic its stored on and have it lose its tackyness. And last good thing is that although it is a bit pricey, it does come with two. And two is good for entry and possible exit wounds.