Short Description: A novel device for performing needle thoracostomy that provides visual confirmation of accurate placement and an anchor for securing the device in place
Lessons Learned: (1) A successful anchoring mechanism is a more pressing requirement for military environments, compared to civilian settings. (2) Decision-makers for civilian EMS agencies typically include a physician, a medic, and an operations person, whereas for military it requires COTCCC.
Names and Affiliation of Team members:
Jonathan Bar, MD, Co-Inventor, Attending Physician, Emergency Medical Systems, Department of Emergency Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine
Nicholas Benson, MD, Co-Inventor, Chief Resident, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Emergency Medicine
Neil Ray, MD, Co-Inventor, Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine
