Dark Angel Medical: How to use a chest seal.

[@John-qp1og]

What a pity you went to the trouble of creating this video and did not select a patient (actor) willing to remove their T-shirt. Exposure is ESSENTIAL to both discovering additional (sometimes non-obvious) injuries, AND applying the chest seals properly. Students (particularly ‘visual’ learners) may well have been misled by the depiction. Whereas you (the content creator) would realise the seals should be applied to skin, other viewers may not have picked up on that. Because such a mistake could lead to a very adverse outcome (if a rescuer followed your instruction as depicted on the screen) it would be beneficial to have you produce a more realistic and non-misleading video and then remove this version. That said, I have been impressed by your other work and have subscribed.

[@SONofLIBERTY]

Man I learned a lot watching this. I’ve been TCCC Certified for years and I picked up on a few things.

[@Landoftheignorant]

Thanks doc, always appreciate these videos. Working on getting to a class

[@freedomautoclean7641]

If the chest is too hairy, should we carry a razor to shave before applying the chest seal?

[@alphakilo7005]

Unless you’re working on actual fur, a good wipe with a gloved hand will “squeegee” off enough exposed skin of blood, dirt and hair to make a quality chest seal stick just fine. Some low priced Amazon chest seals have very poor adhesive though so get good ones.

[@breesechick]

​@@alphakilo7005 Thanks. I bought my stuff for my kit from dark angel another purchased an extra Halo brand vent chest seal.

[@BallinnAmber]

Thanks for this! I've wandered where the vented vs non vented goes. So you put the vented on the bigger hole. Great information! Also, if you have two non vented patches could you then just open one corner and leave it open?

[@LK-bz9sk]

Succinct presentation. Thanks so much. Just subbed.

[@TheJimtanker]

I carry a bunch of expired AED pads, they make GREAT chest seals.

[@renegade7493]

Hope next year to get into a class or goat one. Thanks training vids. And your pic on North American Rescue was awesome.

[@breesechick]

Thanks!

[@tomdemerly]

This is a great video. Well done guys. Keep up the great work.

[@kinggucci6742]

Some real good stuff here

[@neverpanic]

Thank you ! Great vid. Still hoping to jump in on a class in Texas.

[@DaysOffGaming]

Hearing different ways to apply this device. The vented side is preferred on the front in case the injured person would have to be extracted there for more likely to utilize their back and rendering the vented side ineffective or not as effective. please elaborate

[@stuartdodson6630]

That’s a very good point. Additionally, I would suggest covering a larger hole with a more impermeable dressing. The jury is still out on the efficacy of vented versus occlusive dressings. Personally, I feel as though a completely occluded dressing is better for a number of reasons and while venting a seal may theoretically work it does seem to be a possible gimmick directed towards people who may not have the equipment and training to perform a chest needle decompression. To say to the general consumer, “don’t worry about that, our chest seals are vented” and this selling a product where otherwise a product might not be sold at all.

[@markjordan348]

@@stuartdodson6630 I see your point but as a beginner at this I think the object is to give those of us with less experience that may have to do this in an emergency something that will do some good until someone more knowledgeable and proficient is available.

[@RickAco]

Great videos!!

[@seanstevens1651]

Good job.

[@josh48315]

You forgot to remove the patient’s shirt before applying chest seals. Lol

[@amatodap]

Great info, thx. Sub'd