ARS para descompressão com agulha (calibre 14 x 3,25 pol.)

The gauge feels solid in the hand, and the 3.25-inch shaft is long enough that I don't worry about reaching the pleura during a tense situation. Packaging was sealed and sterile-looking, which matters when seconds count.

The 3.25-inch length gives plenty of working room even on a larger patient, which makes the procedure feel less fiddly when seconds count. The needle slides smooth and the clear hub lets you see flashback immediately. Solid piece of kit for the trauma bag.

The 14-gauge bore is reassuringly robust for a trauma kit, and the 3.25-inch shaft feels substantial without being unwieldy when I practice the technique. I've already swapped out the flimsy one I carried before for this, and it sits securely in my pack.