ARS Needle for Decompression 14g x 3.25 inch

Decompression Needle Kit (ARS) by North American Rescue.

The best minds in the field, using the best available data, led to the upgraded ARS for Needle Decompression from North American Rescue. NAR's patented design improves the probability of success when managing casualties who present with signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax. To make this happen, NAR participated in a two-year collaboration with pre-hospital providers. NAR continuously analysed data obtained from ongoing combat operations for patients whose symptoms suggested a collapsed lung (difficulty in breathing, chest drains, etc.). They applied the Analytical Thinking, Evidence-based Medicine and Human Factors engineering model to identify inherent survival stress behaviours. Then, they went one step further. NAR incorporated failsafe characteristics into the product design. One example is an easy-open container which protects the needle from damage during deployment. Also, they removed the flash cap from the needle system to allow immediate confirmation of placement.